UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
þQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 20182019

OR
oTRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934For the transition period from _____ to _____


Commission file number: 001-31822
ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware84-1072256
(State or other jurisdiction(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization) 
  
3950 South Country Club Road,Suite 470 
Tucson,Arizona85714
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)


(520) (520) 365-3100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)


N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.001 parAXDXThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
value per share(The Nasdaq Capital Market)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þYeso  No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). þYeso  No


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.


Large accelerated filer þ
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated file 
o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
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Smaller reporting company o
Emerging growth company o


If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  o


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). o  Yes  þ  No


As of August 3, 20185, 2019, there were 54,127,99054,515,735 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.




TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 


PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION




Item 1. Financial Statements


ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
BALANCE SHEET
(in thousands)thousands, except share data)
June 30,December 31,June 30,December 31,
2018201720192018
Unaudited Unaudited 
ASSETS
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$66,810
$28,513
$87,469
$66,260
Investments130,594
80,648
50,349
100,218
Trade accounts receivable1,823
1,946
1,911
1,860
Inventory11,317
8,063
8,298
7,746
Prepaid expenses1,421
850
1,342
980
Other current assets643
468
805
576
Total current assets212,608
120,488
150,174
177,640
Property and equipment, net5,443
4,890
7,624
7,303
Intellectual property, net124
134
Right of use assets375

Other non-current assets78

471
322
Total assets$218,253
$125,512
$158,644
$185,265
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
Current liabilities:  
Accounts payable$2,355
$2,080
$1,819
$1,322
Accrued liabilities5,302
3,636
3,976
4,962
Accrued interest1,262
1,262
Deferred revenue and income185
1,071
255
217
Current operating lease liability200

Total current liabilities7,842
6,787
7,512
7,763
Other long term liabilities26
21
Non-current operating lease liability175

Other non-current liabilities35
53
Convertible notes115,499

124,917
120,074
Total liabilities$123,367
$6,808
$132,639
$127,890
 
Commitments and contingencies







  
Stockholders’ equity:  
Preferred shares, $0.001 par value;  
5,000,000 preferred shares authorized and none outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017

5,000,000 preferred shares authorized and none outstanding as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018

Common stock, $0.001 par value;  
75,000,000 common shares authorized with 54,090,575 shares issued and outstanding on June 30, 2018 and 75,000,000 authorized with 55,673,810 shares issued and outstanding on December 31, 201754
56
85,000,000 common shares authorized with 54,512,492 shares issued and outstanding on June 30, 2019 and 75,000,000 common shares authorized with 54,231,876 shares issued and outstanding on December 31, 201855
54
Contributed capital426,091
360,620
443,857
432,885
Treasury Stock(45,067)
Treasury stock(45,067)(45,067)
Accumulated deficit(286,058)(241,972)(372,884)(330,348)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(134)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)44
(149)
Total stockholders’ equity94,886
118,704
26,005
57,375
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$218,253
$125,512
$158,644
$185,265

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.




ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Unaudited
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,June 30, June 30,
20182017 2018201720192018 20192018
Net sales$1,692
$699
 $2,493
$1,230
$1,806
$1,692
 $3,557
$2,493
      
Cost of sales717
135
 1,210
161
907
717
 1,823
1,210
Gross profit975
564
 1,283
1,069
899
975
 1,734
1,283
      
Costs and expenses:      
Research and development6,060
5,527
 12,842
9,815
6,149
6,060
 13,083
12,842
Sales, general and administrative15,330
11,460
 29,682
21,988
12,837
15,330
 25,559
29,682
Total costs and expenses21,390
16,987
 42,524
31,803
18,986
21,390
 38,642
42,524
      
Loss from operations(20,415)(16,423) (41,241)(30,734)(18,087)(20,415) (36,908)(41,241)
      
Other income (expense):      
Interest expense(3,205)
 (3,363)
(3,528)(3,205) (6,987)(3,363)
Foreign currency exchange (loss)(253)(7) (198)(33)
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)6
(253) (53)(198)
Interest income774
153
 1,075
290
812
774
 1,653
1,075
Other expense, net(25)(5) (25)(5)(1)(25) (3)(25)
Total other income (expense), net(2,709)141
 (2,511)252
Total other expense, net(2,711)(2,709) (5,390)(2,511)
      
Net loss before income taxes(23,124)(16,282) (43,752)(30,482)(20,798)(23,124) (42,298)(43,752)
Provision for income taxes(101)(175) (285)(175)(17)(101) (238)(285)
Net loss$(23,225)$(16,457) $(44,037)$(30,657)$(20,815)$(23,225) $(42,536)$(44,037)
      
Basic and diluted net loss per share$(0.43)$(0.31) $(0.80)$(0.58)$(0.38)$(0.43) $(0.78)$(0.80)
Weighted average shares outstanding54,003
53,568
 54,821
52,732
54,476
54,003
 54,407
54,821
      
Other comprehensive loss:      
Net loss$(23,225)$(16,457) $(44,037)$(30,657)$(20,815)$(23,225) $(42,536)$(44,037)
Net unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale investments(2)3
 (55)3
Net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments98
(2) 219
(55)
Foreign currency translation adjustment(191)204
 (79)204
50
(191) (26)(79)
Comprehensive loss$(23,418)$(16,250) $(44,171)$(30,450)$(20,667)$(23,418) $(42,343)$(44,171)


See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.




ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Unaudited
(in thousands)
Six Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30,June 30,
2018201720192018
Cash flows from operating activities:  
Net loss$(44,037)$(30,657)$(42,536)$(44,037)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:







Depreciation1,072
1,045
Amortization of intangible assets10
6
Depreciation and amortization1,236
1,082
Amortization of investment discount(146)219
(320)(146)
Equity-based compensation9,011
7,450
6,278
9,011
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs2,273

4,843
2,273
Loss on disposal of property and equipment266
5
407
266
(Increase) decrease in assets:







Accounts receivable123
(648)(51)123
Inventory(4,334)(5,537)(2,217)(4,334)
Prepaid expense and other(444)(624)(588)(697)
Other current assets(175)(313)
Other non-current assets(78)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:







Accounts payable206
528
476
206
Accrued liabilities661
392
Accrued liabilities, and other(1,110)661
Accrued interest1,105


1,105
Deferred revenue and income(935)43
38
(935)
Deferred compensation5

(18)5
Net cash used in operating activities(35,417)(28,091)(33,562)(35,417)
Cash flows from investing activities:  
Purchases of equipment(702)(1,643)(76)(702)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities(91,272)(39,342)
Sales of available-for-sale securities3,000
6,522
Maturity of available-for-sale securities38,272
18,449
Net cash used in investing activities(50,702)(16,014)
Purchase of marketable securities(17,601)(91,272)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities13,400
3,000
Maturities of marketable securities54,447
38,272
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities50,170
(50,702)
Cash flows from financing activities:  
Issuance of common stock net of issuance costs276
83,854
Exercise of options and warrants2,757
3,418
Proceeds from issuance of common stock251
276
Proceeds from exercise of options4,369
2,757
Proceeds from issuance of convertible note171,499


171,499
Prepayment of forward stock repurchase transaction(45,069)

(45,069)
Payment of debt issuance costs(4,991)

(4,991)
Net cash provided by financing activities124,472
87,272
4,620
124,472
Effect of exchange rate on cash:(56)198
 
Effect of exchange rate on cash(19)(56)
 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents38,297
43,365
21,209
38,297
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period28,513
19,244
66,260
28,513
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$66,810
$62,609
$87,469
$66,810
Non-cash investing activities: 
Transfer of instruments from inventory to property and equipment $1,196
$

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.



ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
Unaudited
(in thousands)
 Six Months Ended
 June 30,June 30,
 20192018
Non-cash investing activities:  
Transfer of instruments from inventory to property and equipment$1,715
$1,196
Supplemental cash flow information:  
Interest paid$2,144
$
Income taxes paid$9
$39

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Unaudited
(in thousands)
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 20192018 20192018
Common stock shares outstanding     
Beginning54,454
53,950
 54,232
55,674
Exercise of options53
134
 268
262
Issuance of common stock under employee purchase plan5
7
 12
14
Repurchase of common stock under prepaid forward contract

 
(1,859)
Ending54,512
54,091
 54,512
54,091
      
Common stock     
Beginning$54
$54
 $54
$56
Exercise of Options1

 1

Repurchase of common stock under prepaid forward contract

 
(2)
Ending$55
$54
 $55
$54
      
Contributed capital     
Beginning$440,154
$414,262
 $432,885
$360,620
Exercise of options692
1,645
 4,369
2,757
Issuance of common stock under employee purchase plan111
142
 250
276
Issuance of convertible note
6,668
 
53,282
Equity based compensation2,900
3,374
 6,353
9,156
Ending$443,857
$426,091
 $443,857
$426,091

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.




ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
Unaudited
(in thousands)
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 20192018 20192018
Accumulated deficit     
Beginning$(352,069)$(262,833) $(330,348)$(241,972)
Cumulative effect of accounting changes

 
(49)
Net loss(20,815)(23,225) (42,536)(44,037)
Ending$(372,884)$(286,058) $(372,884)$(286,058)
      
Treasury stock     
Beginning$(45,067)$(45,067) $(45,067)$
Repurchase of common stock under prepaid forward contract

 
(45,067)
Ending$(45,067)$(45,067) $(45,067)$(45,067)
      
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income     
Beginning$(104)$59
 $(149)$
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities98
(2) 219
(55)
Foreign currency translation adjustment50
(191) (26)(79)
Ending$44
$(134) $44
$(134)
      
Total stockholders' equity$26,005
$94,886
 $26,005
$94,886

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.



ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Unaudited


NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF BUSINESS; BASIS OF PRESENTATION; PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION; SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES


Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (“we” or “us” or “our” or “Accelerate” or “the Company”the “Company”) is an in vitro diagnostics company dedicated to providing solutions that improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through the rapid diagnosis of serious infections.


Basis of Presentation


The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Therefore, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017,2018, as filed with the SEC on March 1, 2018.2019.


The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20172018 included herein was derived from the audited financial statements as of that date, but does not include all disclosures such as notes required by U.S. GAAP.


The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the interim periods presented, but are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be anticipated for the entire year ending December 31, 2018,2019, or any future period.


All amounts are rounded to the nearest thousand dollars unless otherwise indicated.


Principles of Consolidation


The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries after elimination of intercompany transactions and balances.


Use of Estimates


The Company’s consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The more significant areas requiring the use of management estimates and assumptions relate to accounts receivable, inventories,inventory, property and equipment, intangible assets, accruals,accrued liabilities, warranty liabilities, tax valuation accounts and stock-basedequity–based compensation. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.

Estimated Fair Value of Financial Instruments


The Company follows ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and DisclosuresMeasurement, which has defined fair value and requires the Company to establish a framework for measuring and disclosing fair value and disclose fair value measurements.value. The framework requires the valuation of assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements using a three tiered approach and fair value measurement be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:


Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;




Level 2: Quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of


the asset or liability;


Level 3: Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e. supported by little or no market activity).


The carrying amounts of financial instruments such as cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other current liabilities approximate the related fair values due to the short-term maturities of these instruments.


The estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt represents a Level 2 measurement. See Note 10, Convertible Notes for further detail on the Company’s long-term debt.
Cash and Cash Equivalents


All highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at time of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents include overnight repurchase agreement accounts and other investments. As part of our cash management process, excess operating cash is invested in overnight repurchase agreements with our bank. Repurchase agreements and other investments classified as cash and cash equivalents are not deposits and are not insured by the U.S. Government, the FDIC or any other government agency and involve investment risk including possible loss of principal. We believe, however, that the market risk arising from holding these financial instruments is minimal.


Investments


The Company invests excess funds in various investments which are primarily held in the custody of major financial institutions. Investments consist of certificatecertificates of deposits, debt securities indeposit, U.S. government and agency securities, commercial paper, asset-backed securities, and corporate notes and bonds. Management classifies its investments as available-for-sale investments and records these investments in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at fair value. The Company considers all available-for-sale securities, including those with maturity dates beyond 12 months, as available to support current operational liquidity needs. Unrealized gains or losses for available-for-sale securities are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of stockholders’ equity. The Company classifies its investments as current based on the nature of the investments and their availability for use in current operations.


The Company assesses whether an other-than-temporary impairment loss has occurred due to declines in fair value or other market conditions when an investment’s fair value remains less than its cost for more than twelve months. This assessment includes a determination of whether the investment is expected to recover in value and whether the Company has the intent and ability to hold the investment until the anticipated recovery in value occurs. When an investment is identified as having an other-than-temporary impairment loss, we adjust the cost basis of the investment down to fair value resulting in a realized loss. The new cost basis is not changed for subsequent recoveries in fair value and temporary future increases or decreases in fair value are included in other comprehensive income (loss).


Inventory


Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The Company writes down its inventory for estimated obsolescence or in an amount equal to the difference betweendetermines the cost of inventory using the first-in, first out method. The Company estimates the recoverability of inventory by reference to internal estimates of future demands and theproduct life cycles, including expiration. The Company periodically analyzes its inventory levels to identify inventory that may expire prior to expected sale or has a cost basis in excess of its estimated net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand, market conditions and where applicable, product expiration.records a charge to expense for such inventory as appropriate.


Accounts Receivable


Accounts receivable consist of amounts due to the Company for sales to customers and are recorded net of an allowancebased on what we expect to collect in exchange for doubtful accounts. Allowances on accounts receivable are recorded when circumstances indicate collection is doubtful for a particular accounts receivable.goods and services. Receivables are written off if reasonable collection efforts prove unsuccessful. The Company provides for allowances on a specific account basis.

The Company has not included an allowance for doubtful accounts as ofbasis by recording adjustments to revenue, if necessary. No allowances were recorded at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017, due to no circumstances arising that would indicate collection of any particular or grouping of customer accounts receivable is doubtful.2018.





Property and Equipment


Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred and expenditures for major improvements are capitalized. Gains and losses from retirement or replacement are included in costs and expenses. Depreciation of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the assets, ranging from one year to seven years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the remaining life of the lease or the life of the asset, whichever is less.

Property and equipment includes diagnosticAccelerate Pheno™ systems (also referred to as instruments) used for sales demonstrations, instruments under rental agreements and instruments used for research and development. Depreciation expense for instruments used for sales demonstrations is recorded as a component of sales, general and administrative expense. Depreciation expense for instruments underplaced at customer sites pursuant to reagent rental agreements.agreements is recorded as a component of cost of sales. Depreciation expense for instruments used in our laboratory and research is recorded as a component of research and development expense. The Company retains title to thethese instruments under these arrangements.and depreciates them over five years.


Long-lived Assets


Long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be held and used by the Company are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company continuously evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets based on estimated future cash flows from and the estimated fair value of such long-lived assets, and provides for impairment if such undiscounted cash flows or the estimated fair value are insufficient to recover the carrying amount of the long-lived asset.


Warranty Reserve


Instruments are typically sold with a one year limited warranty, while kits and accessories are typically sold with a 60sixty days limited warranty. Accordingly, a provision for the estimated cost of the limited warranty repair is recorded at the time revenue is recognized. Our estimated warranty provision is based on our estimate of future repair events and the related estimated cost of repairs. The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of the warranty reserve and adjusts the amount as necessary. The expense incurred for these provisions is included in cost of sales on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.


Warranty reserve activity for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 20172018 is as follows (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30,June 30, June 30,June 30,
 20192018 20192018
Beginning balance$206
$176
 $215
$192
Provisions
145
 70
266
Warranty incurred(10)(122) (89)(259)
Ending balance$196
$199
 $196
$199

 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 June 30,June 30,June 30,June 30,
 2018201720182017
Beginning balance$176
$31
$192
$1
Provisions145
50
266
80
Warranty expenses incurred(122)(20)(259)(20)
Ending balance$199
$61
$199
$61


Convertible Notes


The Company issued convertible notes in 2018 that had conversion prices which resulted in an embedded beneficial conversion feature. The intrinsic value of the beneficial conversion feature was recorded as a debt discount with the corresponding amount recorded to contributed capital. The debt discount is amortized to interest expense over the life of the convertible notes using the effective interest method.


Revenue Recognition


Effective January 1, 2018, theThe Company adopted the requirements of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, ("Topic 606") and recognizes revenue when control of the promised good or service is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Sales taxes are excluded from revenues.



We determine revenue recognition through the following steps:


Identification of the contract with a customer


Identification of the performance obligations in the contract




Determination of the transaction price


Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations


Recognition of revenue as we satisfy a performance obligation


Product revenue is derived from the sale or rental of our instruments and sales of related consumable products. When an instrument is sold, revenue is generally recognized upon installation of the unit consistent with contract terms, which do not include a right of return. When a consumable product is sold, revenue is generally recognized upon shipment. Invoices are generally issued when revenue is recognized.


Service revenue is derived from the sale of extended service agreements which are generally non-cancelable.non-cancellable. This revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term beginning on the effective date of the contract because the Company is standing ready to provide services. Invoices are generally issued annually and coincide with the beginning of individual service terms.


Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, we allocate revenue to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. We generally determine relative standalone selling prices based on the price charged to customers for each individual performance obligation.

We also provide instruments to customers under bundled rental agreements. Under these agreements, we install the instrument in the customer’s facility and provide service. The customer agrees to purchase consumable products at a stated price over the term of the agreement, which is typically five years or less. Contracts sometimes have renewal clauses but such clauses do not provide for a bargain renewal option or penalize the customer if they do not renew. The instrument remains the Company’s property throughout the term of the agreement and there is no transfer of title upon expiration.


Our payment terms vary by the type and location of our customers and the product or services offered and typically range between 30 and 60150 days.


Sales commissions earned by our sales force are considered incremental and recoverable costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. The Company has determined these costs would have an amortization period of less than one year and has elected to recognize them as an expense when incurred. Contract asset opening and closing balances were immaterial for the quarter ended June 30, 2018.

The Company adopted Topic 606 using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts that were not fully performed by the Company as of January 1, 2018. We recorded a decrease to opening retained earnings and an increase in deferred revenue of $49,000 as of January 1, 2018 due to the cumulative impact of adopting Topic 606. The impact to revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 was not material as a result of applying Topic 606.  The reported results for 2017 and prior were prepared and are presented under the guidance of ASC 605, Revenue Recognition.2019.


Cost of Sales


Cost of sales consistsincludes cost of raw materials, depreciation, direct labor, equity-based compensation, facility and stock-based compensation expense,other manufacturing overhead facility costs for consumable tests and instruments sold to customers. Cost of sales for instruments also includes depreciation on revenue generating instruments that have been placed with our customers under a reagent rental agreement. Cost of sales includes repair and maintenance cost for instruments covered by a service agreement or instruments covered by a reagent rental agreement. Cost of sales also includes warranty costs.related expenses.


Shipping and Handling


Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are included as a component of revenue. The corresponding expense incurred with third party carriers is included as a component of sales, general and administrative costs on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.


Leases


The Company accounts for leases in accordance with ASC 840, 842, Leases, which requires leases to be classified as either operatingwas adopted on January 1, 2019. We determine if an arrangement is or capital leases. In general,contains a lease and the type of lease at inception. The Company classifies leases as capitalfinance leases (lessee) or sales-type leases (lessor) when there is either a transfer of ownership atof the underlying asset by the end of the lease term, the lease contains a bargainan option to purchase option,the asset that we are reasonably certain will be exercised, the lease term is


seventy-five percent or more for the major part of the estimatedremaining economic life of the leased property orasset, the minimumpresent value of the lease payments are ninety percentand any residual value guarantee equals or more ofsubstantially exceeds all the fair value of the leased propertyasset, or the asset is of such a specialized nature that it will have no alternative use to the lessor at the end of the lease inception. Otherterm. Payments contingent on future events (i.e. based on usage) are considered variable and


excluded from lease payments for the purposes of classification and initial measurement. Several of our leases include options to renew or extend the term upon mutual agreement of the parties and others include one-year extensions exercisable by the lessee. None of our leases contain residual value guarantees, restrictions, or covenants.

To determine whether a contract contains a lease, the Company uses its judgment in assessing whether the lessor retains a material amount of economic benefit from an underlying asset, whether explicitly or implicitly identified, which party holds control over the direction and use of the asset, and whether any substantive substitution rights over the asset exist.

Lessee

Operating leases are classified asincluded in right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and operating leases.

Operating lease rent is recorded asliabilities within our condensed consolidated balance sheets. These assets represent our right to use an operating expense on a monthly basis. For capital leases, both anunderlying asset and liability are recorded at the inception offor the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. ROU assets and their related liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments. The asset is included with property and equipmentpayments over the lease term. Typically, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the condensed consolidated balance sheetinformation available at commencement in determining the present value of lease payments. We use the implicit rate when readily determinable. ROU assets are net of lease payments made and amortizationexclude lease incentives. Lease expense for lease payments is recordedrecognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term, which may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the option. As of adoption of ASC 842 and as of June 30, 2019, the Company was not party to finance lease arrangements.

Our leases consist primarily of leased office, factory, and laboratory space in the United States and office space and automobiles in Europe, have between two and five-year terms, and typically contain penalizing, early-termination provisions.

Lessor

The Company leases instruments to customers under “reagent rental” agreements, whereby the customer agrees to purchase consumable products over a stated term, typically five years or less, for a volume-based price that includes an embedded rental for the instruments. When collectibility is probable, that amount is recognized as income at lease commencement for sales-type leases and on a straight-line basis over the term of thefor operating leases, which typically include a termination without cause or penalty provision given a short notice period.

Consideration is allocated between lease and non-lease components based on stand-alone selling price in accordance with the amortization expenseASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.

Net investment in sales-type leases are included with depreciation on the statements of operations and comprehensive loss. For the liability, the amount due within the next year is recorded as a current liability and the amount due in more than a year is recorded as a long-term liability on theour condensed consolidated balance sheet. Interest expensesheets as a component of other current assets and other non-current assets, which include the present value of lease payments not yet received and the present value of the residual asset, which is recorded based ondetermined using the implicit or explicit interest rate used ininformation available at commencement, including the lease term and is included as non-operating interest expense onestimated useful life and expected fair value of the statements of operations and comprehensive loss. As of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, the Company did not carry any capital leases.instrument.


Equity-Based Compensation


The Company awardsmay award stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), performance-based options and other equity-based instruments to its employees, directors and consultants. Compensation cost related to equity-based instruments is based on the fair value of the instrument on the grant date, and is recognized over the requisite service period on a straight-line basis over the vesting period for each tranche (an accelerated attribution method). We account except for forfeitures as they occur rather thanperformance-based options. Performance-based stock options vest based on an estimated basis.the achievement of performance targets. Compensation costs associated with performance-based option awards are recognized over the requisite service period based on probability of achievement. Performance-based stock options require management to make assumptions regarding the likelihood of achieving performance targets.


The Company estimates the fair value of service based and performance based stock option awards, including modifications of stock option awards, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. This model derives the fair value of stock options based on certain assumptions related to expected stock price volatility, expected option life, risk-free interest rate and dividend yield.



Volatility: The expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company's stock price over the most recent period commensurate with the expected term of the stock option award.

Expected term: The estimated expected term for employee awards is based on the calculation published by the SEC in SAB110 for use when there is not a sufficient history of employee exercise patterns. For consultant awards, the estimated expected term is the same as the life of the award.

Risk-free interest rate: The risk-free interest rate is based on published U.S. Treasury rates for a term commensurate with the expected term.

Dividend yield: The dividend yield is estimated as zero as the Company has not paid dividends in the past and does not have any plans to pay any dividends in the foreseeable future.

The Company records the fair value of restricted stock unitsRSUs or stock grants based on published closing market price on the day before the grant date.


Income Taxes and The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur rather than on an estimated basis.
Deferred Tax Assets


Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and amounts reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The change in deferred tax assets and liabilities for the period represents the deferred tax provision or benefit for the period. Effects of changes in enacted tax laws in deferred tax assets and liabilities are reflected as an adjustment to the tax provision or benefit in the period of enactment.


The Company follows the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes, to account for any uncertainty in income taxes with respect to the accounting for all tax positions taken (or expected to be taken) on any income tax return. This guidance applies to all open tax periods in all tax jurisdictions in which the Company is required to file an income tax return. Under U.S. GAAP, in order to recognize an uncertain tax benefit, the taxpayer must determine it isbe more likely than not certain that its taxof sustaining the position, will be sustained, and the measurement of the benefit is calculated as the largest amount that is more likely than not to be realized upon resolution of the position. Interest and penalties, if any, would be recorded within tax expense.


Foreign Currency Translation and Foreign Currency Transactions


The Company follows ASC 830 Foreign Currency Matters, which provides guidance on foreign currency transactions and translation of financial statements. Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. Dollars are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity..


The Company has assets and liabilities, including receivables and payables, which are denominated in currencies other than their functional currency. These balance sheet items are subject to re-measurement, the impact of which is recorded in foreign currency exchange gain and loss, within the condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.




Earnings Per Share


Basic earnings (loss) per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed similarly to basic earnings (loss) per share except the denominator includes additionalPotentially dilutive common shares consist of shares issuable from stock options and unvested RSUs. Potentially dilutive common shares would also include common shares that would have beenbe outstanding if notes convertible at the balance sheet date were converted and share-based payments had been issued.converted. Diluted earnings are not presented when the effect of adding such additional common shares is antidilutive.


Earnings per share are restated when certain transactions or events, including rights offerings determined to have bonus elements, have occurred.



NOTE 2. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS


Standards that were adopted

In June 2018,February 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, Leases, which together with subsequent amendments is included in ASC 842. ASC 842 requires a lessee to recognize a liability to make lease payments and an asset with respect to its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. ASC 842 also addresses accounting and reporting by lessors, which is not significantly different from current accounting and reporting, and further provides for qualitative and quantitative disclosures. We adopted ASC 842 on January 1, 2019 using the optional transition method allowed by ASU 2018-11. This optional transition method allowed the Company to apply the new leases standard at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. For contracts where we are the lessee, we recorded lease liabilities and right of use assets for contracts in effect on January 1, 2019 based on the facts and circumstances as of that date. The Company elected not to reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are or contain leases, not to reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, not to reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases, and not to separate the lease components from the non-lease components for all classes of underlying assets. No cumulative-effect adjustment was recorded to the opening balance of retained earnings. We recognized right of use assets and lessee lease liabilities of $0.6 million with respect to operating leases where we are the lessee. We also implemented internal controls and key system functionality to enable the preparation of financial information on adoption. The adoption of ASC 842 did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation-StockCompensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718); Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting, whichAccounting. ASU 2018-07 simplifies the accounting for share-based payments made to nonemployees so the accounting for such payments is substantially the same as those made to employees. Under this ASU, share-based awards to nonemployees will be measured at fair value on the grant date of the awards, entities will need to assess the probability of satisfying performance conditions if any are present, and awards will continue to be classified according to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”)ASC 718 upon vesting, which eliminates the need to reassess classification upon vesting, consistent with awards granted to employees. ThisThe Company adopted ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted. We do not anticipate this update will have an effect2018-07 on January 1, 2019, which had no impact to our condensed consolidated financial statements becauseas all share-based awards granted to nonemployees are fully vested.
In March 2018, issued ASU 2018-05, Amendments Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 118 (SEC Update), Income Taxes (Topic 740). ASU 2018-05 provides guidance regarding the recording of tax impacts where uncertainty exists, in the period of adoption of the 2017 U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”). In accordance with this guidance, the Company’s financial results reflect provisional amounts for those specific income tax effects of the Tax Act for which the accounting under ASC Topic 740 is incomplete but a reasonable estimate could be determined. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company did not recognize any changes to the provisional amounts recorded in its 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K in connection with the Tax Act, as the Company continues to collect the information necessary to complete those calculations. The accounting for the tax effects of the Tax Act will be completed in the second half of 2018.


In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220); Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI), which. ASU 2018-02 allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) that the FASB refers to as having been stranded in AOCI. This ASU is effective for public business entities for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact of the adoption ofadopted ASU 2018-02 on January 1, 2019, which had no impact to our condensed consolidated financial statements though itsas no amounts were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for tax effects are not expected to be material.resulting from the Tax Act.


In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-08, Receivable-NonrefundableReceivable - Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Topic 310-20); Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities. This amendmentASU 2017-08 shortens the amortization period for certain callable debt securities held at a premium. Specifically, the amendment requires premiums to be amortized to the earliest call date. The amendments do not require an accounting change for securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. This ASU is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. If an entity early adopts in an interim period, any adjustments should be reflected as of the beginning of the fiscal year that includes that interim period. The amendments should be applied on a modified retrospective basis, with a cumulative-effect adjustment directly to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The Company adopted ASU 2017-08 on January 1, 2019, which had no impact to our consolidated financial statements as we do not carry callable securities held at a premium.

Standards not yet adopted

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820); Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement. ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. This ASU is effective for us on January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.



In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740) Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. This ASU is effective for periods after December 15, 2017 and eliminates the requirement that the Company recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset upon transfer other than inventory, eliminating the current recognition requirement. This ASU is effective for the 2018 annual reporting period including the interim periods ended March 31, 2018 and June 30, 2018. In adopting this ASU, the Company recorded no cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings at January 1, 2018. As the U.S. and the consolidated group are in a net operating loss position, no prepaid tax has been recorded.


In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326); Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which was subsequently clarified and amended by ASU 2019-05, ASU 2019-04 and ASU 2018-19. ASU 2016-13 amends the guidance on measuring credit losses on financial assets (including


(including trade accounts receivable and available for sale debt securities) held at amortized cost. Currently, an “incurred loss” methodology is used for recognizing credit losses which delays recognition until it is probable a loss has been incurred. The amendment requires assets valued at amortized cost to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected using an allowance for credit losses. Reversal of credit losses on available for sale debt securities will be recorded in the current period net income. This ASU is effective for us on January 1, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We do not anticipate this guidance will have a significant impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements and plan to adopt on the effective date.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This replaces the existing standards relating to leases for both lessees and lessors. For lessees, the new standard requires most leases to be recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet with expenses recognized much like the existing standard. For lessors, the new standard modifies the classification criteria and accounting for sales-type and direct financing leases and eliminates leveraged leases. For both lessees and lessors, the standard eliminates real estate-specific provisions, changes some of the presentation and disclosure requirements, and changes sale and leaseback criteria. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently assessing the impact this will have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In January, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Topic 825). This standard requires equity investments, with some exceptions, be measured at fair value with valuation changes recognized in net income, simplifies the impairment assessment of some equity investments, eliminates the requirement to disclose the methods and significant assumptions used to estimate the fair value for financial instruments measured at amortized cost, requires the use of the exit price notion when measuring the fair value of financial instruments, requires separate presentation of some changes in other comprehensive income, requires separate presentation of financial assets and financial liabilities by measurement category and form of financial assets, and clarifies the need for a valuation allowance on some deferred tax assets. The Company adopted this ASU on January 1, 2018, and the adoption did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.


NOTE 3. FDA CLEARANCE

On February 23, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) granted Accelerate’s de novo request to market the Accelerate Pheno™ system and Accelerate PhenoTest™ BC kit for identification and antibiotic susceptibility testing of pathogens directly from positive blood culture samples.

Due to various factors, the Company manufactured inventory in advance of regulatory approval (“pre-launch inventory”). On January 1, 2017, the regulatory review process had progressed to a point that objective and persuasive evidence of approval was sufficiently probable, and a future economic benefit existed. On January 1, 2017, the Company started capitalizing pre-launch inventory.



NOTE 3. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable, including receivables from major customers.

The Company has financial institutions for banking operations that hold 10% or more of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2019, two of the Company's financial institutions held 55% and 41% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, two of the Company's financial institutions held 46% and 43% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, respectively.

The Company grants credit to domestic and international customers. Exposure to losses on accounts receivable is principally dependent on each client's financial position. The Company had one customer that accounted for 19% of the Company’s net accounts receivable balance as of June 30, 2019, and one customer that accounted for 10% of the Company's net accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2018.

Customers who represented 10% or more of the Company’s total revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 were as follows:
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 20192018 20192018
Company A13%* **
Company B11%* **
Company C** 10%*
Company D*13% **
Company E*12% **
Company F*11% **

* Less than 10% for the period indicated



NOTE 4. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS


The following tables represent the financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis onin the financial statements of the Company and the valuation approach applied to each class of financial instruments at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 (in thousands):


June 30, 2018June 30, 2019
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
TotalQuoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents:  
Money market funds$37,824
$
$
$37,824
$75,672
$
$
$75,672
Commercial paper
5,982

5,982

2,394

2,394
Asset-backed securities
1,199

1,199
Corporate notes and bonds
9,087

9,087

1,206

1,206
Total cash and cash equivalents$37,824
$15,069
$
$52,893
$75,672
$4,799
$
$80,471
Investments:  
Certificates of deposit
13,682

13,682

6,881

6,881
U.S. Treasury securities31,744


31,744
21,011


21,011
U.S. Agency securities
6,944

6,944

4,008

4,008
Commercial paper
35,917

35,917

6,080

6,080
Asset-backed securities
8,993

8,993
Corporate notes and bonds
33,314

33,314

12,369

12,369
Total investments31,744
98,850

130,594
21,011
29,338

50,349
Total assets measured at fair value$69,568
$113,919
$
$183,487
$96,683
$34,137
$
$130,820

 December 31, 2018
 Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Money market funds$38,444
$
$
$38,444
Commercial paper
1,493

1,493
Total cash and cash equivalents38,444
1,493

39,937
Investments:    
Certificates of deposit
10,787

10,787
U.S. Treasury securities22,120


22,120
U.S. Agency securities
7,980

7,980
Commercial paper
17,025

17,025
Asset-backed securities
11,998

11,998
Corporate notes and bonds
30,308

30,308
Total investments22,120
78,098

100,218
Total assets measured at fair value$60,564
$79,591
$
$140,155



 December 31, 2017
 Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents:    
Money market funds$7,832
$
$
$7,832
Investments:    
Certificates of deposit
13,441

13,441
U.S. Treasury securities14,716


14,716
U.S. Agency securities
8,459

8,459
Commercial paper
9,171

9,171
Asset-backed securities
3,025

3,025
Corporate notes and bonds
31,836

31,836
Total investments14,716
65,932

80,648
Total assets measured at fair value$22,548
$65,932
$
$88,480


Highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less at time of purchase are are included in cash and cash equivalents on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.


Level 1 assets are priced using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets which include money market funds and U.S. Treasury securities as these specific assets are liquid.




Level 2 available-for-sale securities are priced using quoted market prices for similar instruments or nonbinding market prices that are corroborated by observable market data. The Company uses inputs such as actual trade data, benchmark yields, broker/dealer quotes, and other similar data, which are obtained from quoted market prices, independent pricing vendors, or other sources, to determine the ultimate fair value of these assets and liabilities. The Company uses such pricing data as the primary input to make its assessments and determinations as to the ultimate valuation of its investment portfolio and has not made, during the periods presented, any material adjustments to such inputs. There were no transfers between levels during the six months ended June 30, 2018.2019.


On March 27, 2018, the Company issued $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2023 (“Notes”). The arrangement provided forIn connection with the offering of the Notes, the Company granted the initial purchasers of the Notes a 15% $22.5 million overallotment13-day option to purchase up to an additional Notes 13 days following the execution$22.5 million aggregate principal amount of the purchase agreement.Notes on the same terms and conditions. On April 6,4, 2018 the option was partially exercised, which resulted in $21.5 million of additional proceeds, for total proceeds of $171.5 million, as described in Note 11,10, Convertible Notes. The calculatedAt June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the fair value of the Notes was $150.1 million and $121.4 million, respectively. The fair value of $159.0 million,the Notes is highly correlated to the Company’s stock price and as a result, significant changes to the Company’s stock price will have a significant impact on the calculated fair value of the Notes.value. The fair value of the Notes are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy.
NOTE 5. CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash equivalents, short-term investments and accounts receivable, including receivables from major customers.

The Company has financial institutions for banking operations that hold 10% or more of the of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents. As of June 30, 2018, two of the Company's financial institutions held 58% and 28% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, two of the Company's financial institutions held 82% and 12% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, respectively.

The Company grants credit to domestic and international clients in various industries. Exposure to losses on accounts receivable is principally dependent on each client's financial position. The Company has customers who represented 10% or more of the Company’s net accounts receivable balance as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017. The Company had two customers that accounted for 11% and 10% of the Company’s net accounts receivable balance as of June 30, 2018, and one Customer that accounted for 24% of the Company's net accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2017.

Customers who represented 10% or more of the Company’s total revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 were as follows:
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 20182017 20182017
Company A13%* **
Company B12%* **
Company C11%* **
Company D*22% *13%
Company E*21% *12%
Company F*19% *11%
Company G*15% **
Company H** *31%
Company I** *15%

* Less than 10% for the period indicated



NOTE 6. INVESTMENTS


The following tables summarize the Company’s available-for-sale investments at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 (in thousands):


June 30, 2018June 30, 2019
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Certificates of deposit$13,682
$
$
$13,682
$6,869
$17
$(5)$6,881
U.S. Treasury securities31,850
1
(107)31,744
20,982
31
(2)21,011
U.S. Agency securities7,013

(69)6,944
4,013

(5)4,008
Commercial paper35,917


35,917
6,080


6,080
Asset-backed securities8,992
2
(1)8,993
Corporate notes and bonds33,388
1
(75)33,314
12,356
14
(1)12,369
Total$130,842
$4
$(252)$130,594
$50,300
$62
$(13)$50,349

 December 31, 2018
 Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Certificates of deposit$10,787
$
$
$10,787
U.S. Treasury securities22,185
1
(66)22,120
U.S. Agency securities8,024
1
(45)7,980
Commercial paper17,025


17,025
Asset-backed securities12,007

(9)11,998
Corporate notes and bonds30,361

(53)30,308
Total$100,389
$2
$(173)$100,218



 December 31, 2017
 Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
Certificates of deposit$13,441
$
$
$13,441
U.S. Treasury securities14,787

(71)14,716
U.S. Agency securities8,510

(51)8,459
Commercial paper9,171


9,171
Asset-backed securities3,026

(1)3,025
Corporate notes and bonds31,906

(70)31,836
Total$80,841
$
$(193)$80,648


The following table summarizes the maturities of the Company’s available-for-sale securities at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 (in thousands):


 June 30, 2019December 31, 2018
 Amortized
Cost
Fair ValueAmortized
Cost
Fair Value
Due in less than 1 year$47,839
$47,870
$83,030
$82,893
Due in 1-3 years2,461
2,479
17,359
17,325

$50,300
$50,349
$100,389
$100,218

 June 30, 2018December 31, 2017
 Amortized
Cost
Fair ValueAmortized
Cost
Fair Value
Due in less than 1 year$95,448
$95,312
$55,801
$55,735
Due in 1-5 years35,394
35,282
25,040
24,913
Total$130,842
$130,594
$80,841
$80,648


Proceeds from sales of marketable securities (including principal paydowns), for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 were $4.4 million and 2017 were $0 and $6.5$0.0 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 and 2017 were $3.0$13.4 million and $6.5$3.0 million, respectively. The Company determines gains and losses of marketable securities based on specific identification of the securities sold. There were no material realized gains from sales of marketable securities for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017.2018. No material balances were reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017.2018.


NoThe Company monitors investments for other-than-temporary impairments are recorded as no material investments had a fair valueimpairment. It was determined that remained less than its cost for more than twelve monthsunrealized gains and losses as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are temporary in nature because the change in market value for those dates.securities has resulted from fluctuating interest rates rather than a deterioration of the credit worthiness of the issuers. The Company does not intend to sell investments and it is more likely than not that we will not be required to sell investments before recovering the amortized cost.



NOTE 7.6. INVENTORY


Inventories consisted of the following at June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 20172018 (in thousands):


 June 30,December 31,
 20192018
Raw materials$5,220
$4,064
Work in process1,327
495
Finished goods1,751
3,187

$8,298
$7,746

 June 30,December 31,
 20182017
Raw materials$5,101
$4,220
Work in process842
377
Finished goods5,374
3,466
Inventory, net$11,317
$8,063

NOTE 7. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consisted of the following at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 (in thousands):

 June 30,December 31,
 20192018
Computer equipment$2,732
$2,700
Technical equipment3,986
3,868
Facilities4,047
4,037
Instruments6,506
5,318
Capital projects in progress12
91
Total property and equipment$17,283
$16,014
Accumulated depreciation(9,659)(8,711)
Property and equipment, net$7,624
$7,303




Depreciation expense for each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was $0.5 million and for each of the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was $1.1 million.

The underlying gross assets under operating leases where the Company is the lessor is $0.8 million at June 30, 2019. The underlying accumulated depreciation under operating leases were the Company is the lessor is $0.1 million at June 30, 2019.

NOTE 8. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Property and equipment consisted of the following at June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 (in thousands):

 June 30,December 31,
 20182017
Computer equipment$2,801
$2,756
Technical equipment3,550
3,348
Facilities3,620
3,621
Instruments2,283
1,400
Capital projects in progress720
349
Total property and equipment$12,974
$11,474
Accumulated depreciation(7,531)(6,584)
Property and equipment, net$5,443
$4,890

Depreciation expense for the three months endedJune 30, 2018 and 2017 was $533,000 and $540,000, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $1.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
NOTE 9. LICENSE AGREEMENTS AND GRANTS


National Institute of Health Grant


In February 2015, the National Institute of Health awarded Denver Health and the Company a five-year, $5.0 million grant to develop a fast and reliable identification and categorical susceptibility test for carbepenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae directly from whole blood. The cumulative amount awarded to date under these subawards is $1.1$1.3 million. The amountsamount invoiced for each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was $0.1 million and 2017 were $38,000, and $0, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 was $0.2 million and 2017 were $98,000 and $3,000,$0.1 million, respectively.


Arizona Commerce Authority


In August 2012, the Company entered into a Grant Agreement (the “Grant Agreement”) with the Arizona Commerce Authority, an agency of the State of Arizona (the “Authority”), pursuant to which the Authority provided certain state and county sponsored incentives for the Company relocating its corporate headquarters to, and expanding its business within, the State of Arizona (the “Project”).Arizona. Pursuant to the Grant Agreement, the Authority provided a total grant in the amount of $1.0 million, (the “Grant”). The Grant was paid in four installments, upon the achievement of the following milestones:

Milestone 1 – Relocation of Company’s operations and corporate headquarters to Arizona and creation of 15 Qualified Jobs (as defined below).

Milestone 2 – Creation of 30 Qualified Jobs (including Qualified Jobs under Milestone 1).

Milestone 3 – Creation of 40 Qualified Jobs (including Qualified Jobs under Milestones 1 and 2).



Milestone 4 – Creation of 65 Qualified Jobs (including Qualified Jobs under Milestones 1, 2 and 3) and capital investment of at least $4.5 million.

For purposes of the Grant Agreement, a “Qualified Job” was a job which was permanent, full-time, new to Arizona and for which the Company paid an average annual wage of at least $63,000 and included health insurance benefits, for which the Company paid at least 65% of the premiums. The Grant Agreement also contained other customary provisions, including representations, warranties and covenants of both parties. As of December 31, 2017, the full amount was collected and recordedrecognized in current deferred revenue and income.

In January 2018 the full amount was recognized due to the economic development provisions of the grant being satisfied in full, and the “claw-back” provisions expiring. The $1.0 million was recognized as an offset to expense. Further details areexpense after the achievement of all grant requirements.

NOTE 9. DEFERRED REVENUE, INCOME AND REMAINING PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS

Deferred revenue consists of amounts received for products or services not yet delivered or earned. Deferred income consists of amounts received for commitments not yet fulfilled. If we anticipate that the revenue or income will not be earned within the following twelve months, the amount is reported as long-term deferred income. A summary of the balances as of June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 follows (in thousands):
 June 30,December 31,
 20192018
Products and services not yet delivered$255
$217


We recognized $58,000 and $95,000 of revenues that were included in Note 10, Deferred Revenue, Incomethe beginning contract liabilities balances during the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, respectively. We recognized $14,000 and $35,000 of revenues that were included in the contract liabilities balances during the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. No material amount of revenue recognized during the period was from performance obligations satisfied in prior periods.
Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations.Obligations

As of June 30, 2019, $2.0 million of revenue is expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations. This balance primarily relates to executed service contracts that begin as warranty periods expire. These service contracts typically provide for four-year terms and revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis. The balance also includes product shipments for reagent rental, sales-type lease agreements. The agreements have between two and four year terms and revenue is recognized as product is shipped, typically on a straight-line basis.
The Company elects not to disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an expected length of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed.


NOTE 10. DEFERRED REVENUE, INCOME AND REMAINING PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS

Deferred revenue consists of amounts received for products or services not yet delivered or earned. Deferred income consists of amounts received for commitments not yet fulfilled. If we anticipate that the revenue or income will not be earned within the following twelve months, the amount is reported as long-term deferred income. A summary of the balances as of June 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017 follows (in thousands):
 June 30,December 31,
 20182017
Products and services not yet delivered$185
$71
Arizona Commerce Authority grant
1,000
Deferred revenue and income$185
$1,071

We recognized $14,000 and $35,000 of revenues that were included in the contract liabilities balances during the the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively. No material amount of revenue recognized during the period was from performance obligations satisfied in prior periods.
Transaction Price Allocated to Remaining Performance Obligations
As of June 30, 2018, $1.0 million of revenue is expected to be recognized from remaining performance obligations. This balance primarily relates to executed, service contracts that begin as warranty periods expire. These contracts typically provide for four-year terms and revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the contract term.
The Company elects not to disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an expected length of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed.


NOTE 11. CONVERTIBLE NOTES


On March 27, 2018, the Company issued $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.50% Senior Convertible Notes due 2023. The arrangement provided forIn connection with the offering of the Notes, the Company granted the initial purchasers of the Notes a 15% $22.5 million overallotment13-day option to purchase up to an additional Notes 13 days following the execution$22.5 million aggregate principal amount of the purchase agreement.Notes on the same terms and conditions. On April 6,4, 2018 the option was partially exercised, which resulted in $21.5 million of additional proceeds, for total proceeds of $171.5 million. The Notes are the Company's senior unsecured obligations and mature on March 15, 2023 (the “Maturity Date”), unless earlier repurchased or converted into shares of common stock under certain circumstances described below. The Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, can be repurchased for cash, or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election, at an initial conversion rate of 32.34332.3428 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $30.92 per share of common stock, subject to adjustment. The Company will pay interest on the Notes semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year.


The $171.5 million of proceeds received from the issuance of the Notes were allocated between long-term debt (the “liability component”) of $116.6 million and contributed capital (the “equity component”) of $54.9 million. The fair value of the liability component was measured using rates determined for similar debt instruments without a conversion feature. The carrying amount of the equity component, representing the conversion option, was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the aggregate face value of the Notes. The liability component will be accreted up to the face value of the Notes of $171.5 million, which will result in additional non-cash interest expense being recognized through the Maturity Date. The equity component will not be remeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification.


The Company incurred approximately $5.0 million of issuance costs related to the issuance of the Notes, of which $3.4 million and $1.6 million were recorded to long-term debt and contributed capital, respectively. The $3.4 million of issuance costs recorded as long-term debt on the condensed consolidated balance sheet are being amortized over the five-year contractual term of the Notes using the effective interest method. The effective interest rate on the Notes, including accretion of the Notes to par and debt issuance cost amortization, is 11.52%.


The Notes include customary terms and covenants, including certain events of default upon which the Notes may be due and payable immediately. Holders have the option to convert the Notes in multiples of $1,000 principal amount at any time prior to December 15, 2022, but only in the following circumstances:


if the Company’s stock price exceeds 130% of the conversion price for 20 of the last 30 trading days of any calendar quarter after June 30, 2018;


during the 5 business day period after any 5 consecutive trading day period in which the Notes’ trading price is less than 98% of the product of the common stock price times the conversion rate; or


the occurrence of certain corporate events, such as a change of control, merger or liquidation.


At any time on or after December 15, 2022, a holder may convert its Notes in multiples of $1,000 principal amount. Holders of the Notes who convert their Notes in connection with a make-whole fundamental change (as defined in the Indenture pursuant to which the Notes were issued) are, under certain circumstances, entitled to an increase in the conversion rate. In addition, in the event of a fundamental change or event of default prior to the Maturity Date, holders will, subject to certain conditions, have the right, at their option, to require the Company to repurchase for cash all or part of the Notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the repurchase date.


As ofThe Notes at June 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018 the outstanding principal amount on the Notes was $171.5 million, the unamortized debt discount was $52.7 million, the unamortized debt issuance cost was $3.3 million and the net carrying amountconsisted of the liability component was $115.5 million, which was recorded as convertible notes within the condensed consolidated balance sheet. following (in thousands):
 June 30,December 31,
 20192018
Outstanding principal$171,500
$171,500
Unamortized debt discount(43,869)(48,430)
Unamortized debt issuance(2,714)(2,996)
Net carrying amount of the liability component124,917
120,074




The Company recorded interest expense of $1.1 million and $1.0 million for contractual coupon interest for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $2.1 million and $1.1 million for the six months ended months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018,, which is also recorded as accrued interest expense as of June 30, 2018. respectively. The Company also recorded $126,000 and $132,000$0.1 million for amortization of debt issuance costsfor each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, and $0.3 million and $0.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively,2019 and $2.0 million and $2.1 million for amortization2018, respectively.Amortization of the debt discount for the three months ended June 30, 2019and 2018 was $2.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively, and for the six months endedJune 30, 2019 and 2018, was $4.6 million and $2.1 million, respectively. As of June 30, 2018,2019, no Notes were convertible pursuant to their terms.




In connection with the debtNotes issuance, the Company entered into a prepaid forward stock repurchase transaction (“Prepaid Forward”) with a financial institution (“Forward Counterparty”). Pursuant to the Prepaid Forward, the Company used approximately $45.1 million of the net proceeds from its issuance of the Notes to fund the Prepaid Forward. The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock underlying the Prepaid Forward was approximately 1,858,500. The expiration date for the Prepaid Forward is March 15, 2023, although it may be settled earlier in whole or in part. Upon settlement of the Prepaid Forward, at expiration or upon any early settlement, the Forward Counterparty will deliver to the Company the number of shares of common stock underlying the Prepaid Forward or the portion thereof being settled early. The shares purchased under the Prepaid Forward are treated as treasury stock and not outstanding for purposes of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share, but will remain outstanding for corporate law purposes, including for purposes of any future stockholders’ votes, until the Forward Counterparty delivers the shares underlying the Prepaid Forward to the Company. The Company’s Prepaid Forward hedge transaction exposes the Company to credit risk to the extent that its counterparty may be unable to meet the terms of the transaction. The Company mitigates this risk by limiting its counterparty to a major financial institution.


NOTE 11. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic net loss per common share was determined by dividing net loss applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. Basic and diluted net loss per share are the same because all outstanding common stock equivalents have been excluded, as they are anti-dilutive due to the Company’s losses.
The following potentially issuable common shares were not included in the computation of diluted net loss per share because they would have an anti-dilutive effect for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30,June 30, June 30,June 30,
 20192018 20192018
Shares issuable upon the release of restricted stock awards25
16
 25
16
Shares issuable upon exercise of stock options9,102
8,093
 9,102
8,093
 9,127
8,109
 9,127
8,109


Potentially dilutive common shares would also include common shares that would be outstanding if Notes convertible at the balance sheet date were converted. As discussed in Note 10, Convertible Notes, the Company issued $171.5 million of Notes due 2023. The Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, can be repurchased for cash, or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election, at an initial conversion rate of 32.3428 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes. As of June 30, 2019, no Notes were convertible pursuant to their terms. The number of shares issuable upon conversion of the Notes is 5.5 million shares.
In connection with the Notes, the Company entered into a prepaid forward stock repurchase transaction. The aggregate number of shares of the Company’s common stock underlying the Prepaid Forward was approximately 1,858,500. The shares purchased under the Prepaid Forward are treated as treasury stock and not outstanding for purposes of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share, but will remain outstanding for corporate law


purposes, including for purposes of any future stockholders’ votes, until the Forward Counterparty delivers the shares underlying the Prepaid Forward to the Company.
NOTE 12. EARNINGS PER SHAREEMPLOYEE EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION

The following table summarizes option activity under all plans during the six months ended June 30, 2019:

 Number of SharesWeighted Average Exercise Price per Share
Options Outstanding January 1, 20198,090,636
$12.22
Granted1,594,929
12.36
Forfeited(283,856)20.68
Exercised(260,821)16.75
Expired(38,878)23.16
Options Outstanding June 30, 20199,102,010
$11.80


The table below summarizes the resulting weighted average inputs used to calculate the estimated fair value of options awarded during the periods shown below:

 Three Months Ended
 June 30,June 30,
 20192018
Expected term (in years)5.65
6.06
Volatility58%64%
Expected dividends

Risk free interest rates2.38%2.82%
Weighted average fair value$11.08
$13.53


The following table shows summary information for outstanding options and options that are exercisable (vested) as of June 30, 2019:

 
Options
Outstanding
Options
Exercisable
Number of options9,102,010
6,096,976
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)5.83
4.47
Weighted average exercise price$11.80
$8.94
Weighted average fair value$7.85
$6.03
Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)$104,986
$86,768



Basic net loss per common share was determined by dividing net loss applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average common shares outstanding
The following table summarizes RSU and restricted stock award activity during the period. Basicsix months ended June 30, 2019:

 Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding January 1, 201976,000
$18.70
Granted11,000
20.32
Forfeited(55,000)20.24
Vested/released(7,000)19.47
Outstanding June 30, 201925,000
15.81


Equity-based compensation expense is summarized below (in thousands):

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30,June 30, June 30,June 30,
 20192018 20192018
Cost of sales$52
$58
 $107
$104
Research and development802
838
 2,329
2,450
Sales, general and administrative2,027
2,513
 3,842
6,457
 $2,881
$3,409
 $6,278
$9,011


During the three months ended June 30, 2019 and diluted net loss per share2018, $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of share-based compensation cost was capitalized to inventory or inventory transferred to property and equipment (also referred to as instruments). During the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively, of share-based compensation cost was capitalized to inventory or inventory transferred to property and equipment (also referred to as instruments).

As of June 30, 2019, unrecognized equity-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options and unvested RSUs was $19.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively. This is expected to be recognized over the years 2019 through 2024.

Included in the above-noted stock option grants and stock compensation expense are performance-based stock options which vest only upon the achievement of certain targets. Performance-based options are generally granted at-the-money, contingently vest over a period of 1 to 2 years, depending on the nature of the performance goal, and have contractual lives of 10 years. These options were valued in the same manner as the time-based options, with the assumption that performance goals will be achieved. The inputs for expected volatility, expected dividends, and risk-free rate used in estimating those options’ fair value are the same because all outstanding commonas the time-based options issued under the plan. The expected term for performance-based options granted in 2018 is 5 to 6 years. However, the Company only recognizes stock equivalents have been excluded, as they are anti-dilutive duecompensation expense to the extent that the targets are determined to be probable of being achieved, which triggers the vesting of the performance options. In 2018, the Company granted 225,000 performance based-options to certain employees. The Company recognized $0.1 million of stock compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2019 for performance-based stock options.

NOTE 13. INCOME TAXES

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company recorded a provision for income taxes of $17,000 and $238,000, respectively, which primarily relates to profitable foreign jurisdictions without any net operating loss carryforwards. The Company’s tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 differs from the tax expense computed by applying the U.S. statutory tax rate to its year-to-date pre-tax loss of $20.8 million and $42.3 million, respectively, as no tax benefits were recorded for tax losses generated in the U.S. and other foreign jurisdictions. At June 30, 2019, the Company had deferred tax assets primarily related to U.S. federal and state tax loss carryforwards


and a deferred tax liability related to amortization of the Notes. The Company provided a valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets as future realization of such assets is not more likely than not to occur.

We account for uncertain tax positions pursuant to the recognition and measurement criteria under ASC 740, Income Taxes. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we did not note any significant changes to our uncertain tax positions. We do not anticipate significant changes to uncertain tax positions within the next 12 months.

NOTE 14. COMMITMENTS

Clinical Trial & Study Agreements

The Company has entered into master agreements with clinical trial and study sites in which we typically pay a set amount for start-up costs and then pay for work performed. These agreements typically indemnify the clinical trial sites from any and all losses arising from third party claims as a result of the Company's negligence, willful misconduct or misrepresentation. The expenses for start-up costs and work performed for these trials and studies is recorded as research and development or sales, general and administrative expenses on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. No commitments were recorded in connection with indemnifying these sites for losses.

NOTE 15. LEASES

The following potentially issuable common shares were not includedpresents supplemental information related to our leases in which we are the computation of diluted net loss per share because they would have an anti-dilutive effect due to net losses atlessee for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 and December 31, 20172019 (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 2019 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in lease liabilities   
Operating cash flows from operating leases$83
 $165
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations   
Operating leases$
 $
Lease Cost   
Operating leases$83
 $165
Short-term leases$299
 $590

 June 30,December 31,
 20182017
Shares issuable upon the release of restricted stock awards16
24
Shares issuable upon exercise of stock options8,093
7,328
 8,109
7,352

The weighted average remaining lease term on our operating leases is 2.1 years. The weighted average discount rate on those leases is 6.9%. Rent expense including common area charges was $346,000 and $688,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, respectively.

The following presents maturities of operating lease liabilities in which we are the lessee as of June 30, 2019 (in thousands):
Remainder of 2019$118
2020150
202197
202239
2023
Thereafter
Total lease payments404
Less imputed interest(29)
 $375



The net investment in sales-type leases, where we are the lessor, is a component of other current assets and other non-current assets in our condensed consolidated balance sheet. As of June 30, 2019, the total net investment in these leases was $0.5 million. The following presents maturities of lease receivables under sales-type leases as of June 30, 2019 (in thousands):
Remainder of 2019$99
2020169
2021109
202286
202353
Thereafter13
Total undiscounted cash flows529
Less imputed interest(3)
Present value of lease payments$526


NOTE 13. EMPLOYEE EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION

The following table summarizes option activity under all plans during the six-month period ended June 30, 2018:

 Number of SharesWeighted Average Exercise Price per Share
Options Outstanding January 1, 20187,328,131
$10.16
Granted1,115,371
25.45
Forfeited(91,043)20.97
Exercised(253,621)10.87
Expired(5,495)23.43
Options Outstanding June 30, 20188,093,343
12.11

The table below summarizes the resulting weighted average inputs used to calculate the estimated fair value of options awarded during the periods shown below:



 Three Months Ended
 June 30,June 30,
 20182017
Expected term (in years)6.06
6.12
Volatility64%75%
Expected dividends

Risk free interest rates2.82%2.02%
Weighted average fair value$13.53
$16.80

The following table shows summary information for outstanding options and options that are exercisable (vested) as of June 30, 2018:

 
Options
Outstanding
Options
Exercisable
Number of options8,093,343
5,689,985
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years)6.18
5.13
Weighted average exercise price$12.11
$8.00
Weighted average fair value$8.52
$5.68
Aggregate intrinsic value (in thousands)$88,348
$83,067

The following table summarizes restricted stock unit and restricted stock award activity during the six-month period ending June 30, 2018:

 Number of SharesWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share
Outstanding January 1, 201824,150
$26.45
Granted

Forfeited

Vested/released(8,050)26.45
Outstanding June 30, 201816,100
26.45

Equity-based compensation is summarized below (in thousands):

 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
 June 30,June 30,June 30,June 30,
 2018201720182017
Cost of sales$58
$22
$104
$22
Research and development838
1,166
2,450
1,892
Sales, general and administrative2,513
3,047
6,457
5,536
Equity-based compensation expense$3,409
$4,235
$9,011
$7,450

As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, $420,000 and $183,000 of equity-based compensation expense was included as a component of capitalized inventory, respectively. As of June 30, 2018 and 2017, $77,000 and $27,000 of equity-based compensation expense was included as a component of capitalized property and equipment, respectively.



As of June 30, 2018, unrecognized equity-based compensation expense related to unvested stock options and unvested restricted stock units was $22.8 million and $111,000, respectively. This is expected to be recognized over the years 2018 through 2023.

NOTE 14. INCOME TAXES

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, the Company recorded a provision for income taxes of approximately $101,000 and $285,000, respectively, which primarily relates to profitable foreign jurisdictions without any net operating loss carryforwards. The Company’s tax expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 differs from the tax expense computed by applying the U.S. statutory tax rate to its year-to-date pre-tax loss of $23.1 million and $43.8 million, respectively, as no tax benefits were recorded for tax losses generated in the U.S. and other foreign jurisdictions. At June 30, 2018, the Company had deferred tax assets primarily related to U.S. federal and state tax loss carryforwards. The Company provided a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as future realization of such assets is not more likely than not to occur.

We account for uncertain tax positions pursuant to the recognition and measurement criteria under ASC 740, Income Taxes. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018, we did not note any significant changes to our uncertain tax positions. We do not anticipate significant changes to uncertain tax position within the next 12 months.

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The Tax Act reduced the corporate tax rate from the maximum federal statutory rate of 35% to 21%. The Tax Act states that the 21% corporate tax rate is effective for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2018. The Company revalued its net deferred tax assets for U.S. federal purposes to 21% as of December 31, 2017, with a corresponding adjustment to the valuation allowance. Therefore, the reduction in the U.S. corporate tax rate had no impact on the Company's earnings.

In conjunction with the Tax Act, the SEC staff issued SAB 118 to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects of the Tax Act. The Company has recognized the provisional tax impacts related to deemed repatriated earnings and the revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities and included these amounts in its consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. The ultimate impact may differ from these provisional amounts, possibly materially, due to, among other things, additional analysis, changes in interpretations and assumptions the Company has made, additional regulatory guidance that may be issued, and actions the Company may take as a result of the Tax Act. Any subsequent determinations and adjustments will be recorded during the remainder of the year ended December 31, 2018, as they are identified. 

The Tax Act subjects a U.S. shareholder to tax on global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) earned by certain foreign subsidiaries. The FASB Staff Q&A, Topic 740, No. 5, Accounting for GILTI, states that an entity can make an accounting policy election to either recognize deferred taxes for temporary basis differences expected to reverse as GILTI in future years or provide for the tax expense related to GILTI in the year the tax is incurred as a period expense only. Given the complexity of the GILTI provisions, we are still evaluating the effects of the GILTI provisions and have not yet determined our accounting policy. At June 30, 2018, because we are still evaluating the GILTI provisions and our analysis of future taxable income subject to GILTI, we have included GILTI related to current-year operations only in our estimated annual effective tax rate, with a corresponding adjustment to the valuation allowance, and have not provided additional GILTI on deferred items.

At June 30, 2018, the Company has not completed its accounting for all of the tax effects of the Tax Act and has not made any adjustments to the provisional amounts recorded at December 31, 2017. The Company will continue to make and refine its calculations as additional analysis is completed. The Company’s estimates may also be affected as additional guidance is issued with regards to the Tax Act. These changes are not expected to be material to the Company’s financial statements since the effective tax rate impact will be offset by the corresponding adjustment in the valuation allowance.



NOTE 15. COMMITMENTS

Leases

The Company has entered into lease agreements, lease amendments, and lease extensions (“Lease Agreements”) for office, laboratory and manufacturing space located in Tucson, Arizona and Europe, the last of which expires in 2022. Total rent expense, including common area charges was $346,000 and $309,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 was $688,000 and $625,000, respectively. Future minimum lease payments under these agreements are as follows (in thousands):

Year ending December 31: 
2018$557
2019206
202085
202144
20224
Thereafter
 $896

Clinical Trial Agreements

The Company has entered into master agreements with clinical trial sites in which we typically pay a set amount for start-up costs and then pay for work performed. These agreements typically indemnify the clinical trial sites from any and all losses arising from third party claims as a result of the Company's negligence, willful misconduct or misrepresentation. The expense incurred as part of the clinical trial is included in research and development on the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.

Marketing Study and Contracted Research

The Company has entered into marketing study agreements and contracted research agreements with research institutions and hospitals in which we typically pay a set amount for start-up costs and then pay for work performed. These agreements typically indemnify the sites from any and all losses arising from third party claims as a result of the Company's negligence, willful misconduct or misrepresentation.

NOTE 16. INDUSTRY, GEOGRAPHIC AND REVENUE DISAGGREGATION


The Company operates as one operating segment. Sales to customers outside the U.S.United States represented 28%24% and 22%28% for the three months endedJune 30, 20182019 and 20172018, respectively, and 27%28% and 14%27% for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.


As of June 30, 20182019 and December 31, 2017,2018, balances due from foreign customers, in U.S. dollars, were $864,000$1.1 million and $1.0$0.9 million, respectively.



The following presents total net sales by geographic territory for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 20192018 20192018
Domestic$1,380
$1,220
 $2,551
$1,815
Foreign426
472
 1,006
678
 $1,806
$1,692
 $3,557
$2,493


The following presents total net sales by line of business for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20182017 20182017
Primary Geographic Markets:     
Domestic$1,220
$544
 $1,815
$1,063
Foreign472
155
 678
167
Net sales$1,692
$699
 $2,493
$1,230
      
Line of Business:     
Accelerate Pheno™ revenue$1,665
$675
 $2,435
$1,180
Other revenue27
24
 58
50
Net sales$1,692
$699
 $2,493
$1,230
      
Products and Services:     
Products$1,671
$695
 $2,467
$1,224
Services21
4
 26
6
Net sales$1,692
$699
 $2,493
$1,230
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 20192018 20192018
Accelerate Pheno™ revenue$1,777
$1,665
 $3,483
$2,435
Other revenue29
27
 74
58
 $1,806
$1,692
 $3,557
$2,493



The following presents total net sales by products and services for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 20192018 20192018
Products$1,695
$1,671
 $3,389
$2,467
Services111
21
 168
26
 $1,806
$1,692
 $3,557
$2,493


Lease income included in net sales was $0.2 million for each of the three months endedJune 30, 20182019 and 2017 was $172,000 and $11,000,2018, respectively, and $181,000$0.4 million and $12,000$0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, which does not represent revenues recognized from contracts with customers.


The following presents long-lived assets (excluding intangible assets) by geographic territory (in thousands):
 June 30,December 31,
 20192018
Domestic$6,710
$6,309
Foreign914
994
 $7,624
$7,303

 June 30,December 31,
 20182017
Domestic$4,210
$3,779
Foreign1,233
1,111
Property and equipment, net$5,443
$4,890


NOTE 17. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS


As discussed in Note 10, Convertible Notes the Company issued Notes in March 2018. As part of the transaction discussed in Note 11, Convertible Notes,this issuance an affiliate of one member of the Company's board of directors purchased an aggregate of $3030.0 million of the Notes. In May 2019, this affiliate purchased an additional $10.0 million of Notes on the open market. The affiliated entity is a Qualified Institutional Buyer which purchased and holds an aggregate of $40.0 million of the Notes at June 30, 2018.2019.




Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations


Introductory Note


Except as otherwise indicated by the context, references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Form 10-Q”) to the “Company,” “Accelerate,” “we," “us” or “our” are references to the combined business of Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc.


Forward-Looking Statements


This Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities


Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Company intends that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbors created thereby. These forward-looking statements, which can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” or “continue,” or variations thereon or comparable terminology, include the plans and objectives of management for future operations, including plans and objectives relating to the products and future economic performance of the Company. In addition, all statements other than statements of historical facts that address activities, events, or developments the Company expects, believes, or anticipates will or may occur in the future, and other such matters, are forward-looking statements.


The forward-looking statements included herein are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that the Company will retain key management personnel, the Company will be successful in the commercialization of the Accelerate Pheno™


system, the Company will obtain sufficient capital to commercialize the Accelerate Pheno™ system and continue development of complementary products, the Company will be able to protect its intellectual property, the Company’s ability to respond to technological change, the Company will accurately anticipate market demand for the Company’s products and there will be no material adverse change in the Company’s operations or business. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, any of the assumptions could prove inaccurate and, therefore, there can be no assurance that the results contemplated in forward-looking statements will be realized. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) summarizes the significant factors affecting our results of operations, liquidity, capital resources and contractual obligations. The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere herein. Certain information contained in the discussion and analysis set forth below and elsewhere in this report, including information with respect to our plans and strategy for our business and related financing, includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s future operating results may be affected by various trends and factors which are beyond the Company’s control. These include, among other factors, general public perception of issues and solutions, and other uncertain business conditions that may affect the Company’s business. The Company cautions the reader that a number of important factors discussed herein, and in other reports filed with the SEC including but not limited to the risks in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the periodyear ended December 31, 2017,2018 and in the Company's subsequent filings with the SEC, could affect the Company’s actual results and cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements.


Our MD&A is composed of the following sections: Overview, Changes in Results of Operations, Capital Resources and Liquidity and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements. All amounts in the MD&A have been rounded to the nearest thousand unless otherwise indicated.


Overview


Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (“Accelerate”) is an in vitro diagnostics company dedicated to providing solutions that improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs through the rapidfast diagnosis of serious infections. Microbiology laboratories are in need of new tools to address what the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the “CDC”) calls one of the most serious healthcare threats of our time, antibiotic resistance. A significant contributing factor to the rise of resistance is the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, which is exacerbated by a lack of timely diagnostic results. The delay of identification and antibiotic susceptibility results is often due to the reliance by microbiology laboratories on traditional culture-based tests that often take two to three days to complete. Our technology platform is built to address these challenges by delivering significantly faster and more accurate testing of infectious pathogens in various patient sample types.


Since 2004, we have focused our efforts on the research, development, and commercialization of an innovative rapid diagnostic platform,Our first system to address these challenges is the Accelerate Pheno™ system. The Accelerate Pheno™ system utilizes genotypic technology to identify (ID) infectious pathogens and phenotypic technology to conduct antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST), which determines whether live bacterial and fungal cells are resistant or susceptible to a particular antibiotic.antimicrobial. The Accelerate PhenoTest™ BC Kit, which is the first test kit for the system, provides ID and AST results for patients suspected of bacteremia or fungemia,


both life-threatening conditions with high morbidity and mortality risk. The Accelerate PhenoTest™ BC KitThis information is a highly multiplexed panel targeting over 80%used to rapidly modify antibiotic therapy to lessen side-effects, improve clinical outcomes, and help preserve the useful life of the routine and significant pathogens causing blood stream infections and over 90% of the antibiotics useful in treating those pathogens.antibiotics.


On June 30, 2015, we declared our conformity to the European In Vitro Diagnostic Directive 98/79 79/EC and applied a CE Mark to the Accelerate Pheno™ system and the Accelerate PhenoTest™ BC Kit for in vitro diagnostic use. On February 23, 2017, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) granted our de novo request to market our Accelerate Pheno™ system and Accelerate PhenoTest™ BC Kit.


In 2017, we began selling the Accelerate Pheno™ system in hospitals in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. Consistent with the Company's “razor” / “razor-blade” business model, revenues wereto date have principally been generated from the sale of the instrumentinstruments and the sale of single use consumable test kits.




Changes in Results of Operations: Three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 compared to three and six months ended June 30, 20172018


 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20182017$ Change% Change 20182017$ Change% Change
Net sales$1,692
$699
$993
142% $2,493
$1,230
$1,263
103%
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20192018$ Change% Change 20192018$ Change% Change
Net sales$1,806
$1,692
$114
7% $3,557
$2,493
$1,064
43%


For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, total revenues increased as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 due to increased sales of Accelerate Pheno™ systems and Accelerate PhenoTest™ BC kits.Kits.


Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,June 30, June 30,
(in thousands) (in thousands)(in thousands) (in thousands)
20182017$ Change% Change 20182017$ Change% Change20192018$ Change% Change 20192018$ Change% Change
Cost of sales$717
$135
$582
431% $1,210
$161
$1,049
652%$907
$717
$190
26 % $1,823
$1,210
$613
51%
Gross profit$975
$564
$411
73% $1,283
$1,069
$214
20%$899
$975
$(76)(8)% $1,734
$1,283
$451
35%


For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, cost of sales and gross profit increased as a result of of higher sales forcompared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2018.2018 as a result of higher sales. For the three months ended June 30, 2019, gross profit decreased due to one time production benefits in the prior year that did not repeat in the current year. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, gross profit increased as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2018 due to increased sales and higher consumable production volumes contributing to a lower effective cost per unit. Inventory without a cost basis was sold to customers for the three and six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017. Sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 included proportionately fewer sales of inventory expensed in a previous period; this decrease contributed to an increase in cost of sales and less gross profit.. Pre-launch inventory previously not capitalized and expensed in a previous period for each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, was $0.1 million, and 2017, was $122,000$0.1 million and $187,000, respectively, and $244,000 and $367,000$0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively.


Cost of sales included non-cash equity-based compensation of $58,000 and $22,000$0.1 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively, and $104,000 and $22,000$0.1 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017, respectively.2018.


 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20182017$ Change% Change 20182017$ Change% Change
Research and development$6,060
$5,527
$533
10% $12,842
$9,815
$3,027
31%
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20192018$ Change% Change 20192018$ Change% Change
Research and development$6,149
$6,060
$89
1% $13,083
$12,842
$241
2%


Research and development expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 increased2019 remained nearly flat as compared to the three months ended ended June 30, 2017. The increase was primarily the result of increasing employee salaries, in preparation of upcoming clinical trials and studies, as well as, an increase in purchases of engineering supplies to


support research and development. Research and development expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased as compared2018. This unchanged expense was due to the six months ended ended June 30, 2017. The increase was primarily the result of increasing employee salaries, non-cash equity-based compensationR&D programs and increases in purchases of engineering supplies to support research and development.associated costs remaining consistent year over year.


Pre-launch inventory not capitalized in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which included instruments and consumables, charged to research and development, were $0$0.1 million and $76,000$0.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, and $25,000$0.2 million and $151,000$25,000 for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively.


Research and development expenses included non-cash equity-based compensation of $838,000 and $1.2$0.8 million for each of the three months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively,$2.3 million and $2.5 million and $1.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively. In March of 2018, the Company granted immediately vested stock options as a part of its annual bonus program, which increased expenses relative to the same periods in 2017.



 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20182017$ Change% Change 20182017$ Change% Change
Sales, general and administrative$15,330
$11,460
$3,870
34% $29,682
$21,988
$7,694
35%
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20192018$ Change% Change 20192018$ Change% Change
Sales, general and administrative$12,837
$15,330
$(2,493)(16)% $25,559
$29,682
$(4,123)(14)%


Sales, general and administrative expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 increased2019 decreased as compared to the three months ended ended June 30, 2017. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in salaries and related expenses as we continued to ramp up our sales and marketing operations globally. Sales, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased as compared to the six months ended ended June 30, 2017.2018. The increase wasdecreases were primarily the result of an increase an increasea decrease in salaries,employee non-cash equity-based compensation, along with a reduction in spend with third-party vendors for the three and six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. Employee related expenses as we continued to ramp up our sales and marketing operations globally.

Pre-launch inventory not capitalized in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which included instruments and consumables charged to sales, general and administrative expenses, were $0 and $12,000also lower for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively, and $0 and $29,000 for2019 compared to the sixthree months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

2018. Sales, general and administrative expenses included non-cash equity-based compensation of $2.5$2.0 million and $3.0$2.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, and $6.5$3.8 million and $5.5$6.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, and 2017, respectively. In March of 2018, the Company granted immediately vested stock options as a part of its annual bonus program, which increased expenses relative to the same periods in 2017.


 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20182017$ Change% Change 20182017$ Change% Change
Loss from operations$(20,415)$(16,423)$(3,992)24% $(41,241)$(30,734)$(10,507)34%
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20192018$ Change% Change 20192018$ Change% Change
Loss from operations$(18,087)$(20,415)$2,328
(11)% $(36,908)$(41,241)$4,333
(11)%


For the three and six months ended June 30, 2018,2019, our loss from operations increased.decreased as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2018. The increase wasdecreases were primarily the result of our continued investmentsa decrease in research and development, sales and marketing,non-cash equity-based compensation and increased employee headcount, along with other factors.

sales as described above. Loss from operations included non-cash equity-based compensation of $3.4$2.9 million and $4.2$3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively, and $9.0$6.3 million and $7.5$9.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 and 2017,2018, respectively. This loss and further losses are anticipated and was the result of our continued investments in sales and marketing, key research and development personnel, related costs associated with product development, and commercialization of the Company’s products.




 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20182017$ Change% Change 20182017$ Change% Change
Total other income (expense), net$(2,709)$141
$(2,850)(2,021)% $(2,511)$252
$(2,763)(1,096)%
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20192018$ Change% Change 20192018$ Change% Change
Total other expense, net$(2,711)$(2,709)$(2)% $(5,390)$(2,511)$(2,879)115%


Other expense for the three months ended June 30, 2019 is consistent with the three months ended June 30, 2018. During the three months ended June 30, 2019, the Company incurred interest expense of $3.5 million associated with our convertible notes, offset in part by interest income of $0.8 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2018, the Company incurred interest expense of $3.2 million associated with our convertible notes, offset by interest income of $0.8 millionand a foreign currency exchange loss of $0.3 million. Other expense for the six months ended June 30, 2019 increased compared to the six months ended June 30, 2018, increased compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, primarily due to an increase in interest expense associated with our convertible notes, offset in part by other expenses.interest income. Interest expense was $7.0 million and $3.4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively.


 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20182017$ Change% Change 20182017$ Change% Change
Provision for income taxes$(101)$(175)$74
(42)% $(285)$(175)$(110)63%
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
 20192018$ Change% Change 20192018$ Change% Change
Provision for income taxes$(17)$(101)$84
(83)% $(238)$(285)$47
(16)%



Due to net losses incurred, we have only recorded tax provisions related to tax liabilities generated by our foreign subsidiaries for international income taxes.



Capital Resources and Liquidity


Our primary source of liquidity has been from sales of shares of common stock and issuancesthe issuance of our convertible notes. As of June 30, 2018,2019, the Company had $197.4$137.8 million in cash and cash equivalents and available-for-sale securities, an increasea decrease of $88.2$28.7 million from $109.2$166.5 million at December 31, 2017.2018. The primary reason for the changedecrease was due to cash used in these assets was a convertible note offering that occurredoperations during the six months ended June 30, 2018.period.


The Company is subject to lease agreements. The future minimum lease payments under these lease agreements is included in Item 1, Note 15, Commitments.Leases.


As of June 30, 2018,2019, management believes that current cash balances will be more than sufficient to fund our capital and liquidity needs for the next twelve months.

The following summarizes selected items in the Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017:

Cash Flow Summary
(in thousands)
 Six Months Ended 
 June 30,June 30,Increase (Decrease)
 20182017
Net cash used in operating activities$(35,417)$(28,091)$(7,326)
Net cash used in investing activities(50,702)(16,014)(34,688)
Net cash provided by financing activities124,472
87,272
37,200

The net cash used in operating activities was $35.4 million and $28.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017, respectively. These losses are the result of our continued investments in research and development, sales and marketing, and increased employee headcount, along with other factors.

The net cash used in investing activities was $50.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and $16.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017. The net cash used is comprised of the purchases of available-for-sale securities, offset by maturities of available-for-sale securities for both periods.



The net cash provided by financing activities was $124.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018, and is primarily comprised of proceeds from our convertible note offering, offset by the prepayment of a forward stock repurchase. The net cash provided by financing activities was $87.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017, and was primarily comprised of the sale of common stock.


Our primary use of capital has been for the commercialization and development of the Accelerate Pheno™ system. We believe our capital requirements will continue to be met with our existing cash balance and those provided underby revenue, grants, exercises of stock options and/or additional issuance of equity or debt securities. However, if capital requirements vary materially from those currently planned, we may require additional capital sooner than expected. There can be no assurance that such capital will be available in sufficient amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Additional issuances of equity or convertible debt securities will result in dilution to our current common stockholders.

Summary of Cash Flows

The following summarizes selected items in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018:

Cash Flow Summary
(in thousands)
 Six Months Ended  
 June 30,June 30, Change
 20192018 
Net cash used in operating activities$(33,562)$(35,417) $1,855
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities50,170
(50,702) 100,872
Net cash provided by financing activities4,620
124,472
 (119,852)

Cash flows from operating activities

The net cash used in operating activities was $33.6 million and $35.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Net cash used in operating activities was primarily the result of net losses offset by equity-based compensation and amortization of debt discount and issuance costs. These losses are the result of continued investments in research and development, sales and marketing, along with other factors. A decrease in our net loss and inventory balances has resulted in a decrease in cash used in operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2019 compared to the prior year period.

Cash flows from investing activities

The net cash provided by investing activities was $50.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Company had maturities and proceeds of marketable securities of $54.4 million and $13.4 million, respectively, which were offset in part by purchases of marketable securities of $17.6 million.

The net cash used by investing activities was $50.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018. During the six months ended June 30, 2018, the company purchased marketable securities of $91.3 million, offset in part by


maturities of marketable securities of $38.3 million. The Company had an increase in marketable securities purchases during the six months ended June 30, 2018 in connection with investing the proceeds from a convertible notes offering.

Cash flows from financing activities

The net cash provided by financing activities was $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019, and was primarily comprised of proceeds from exercise of options. The net cash provided by financing activities was $124.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 and was primarily from proceeds received from the Company's convertible notes offering during 2018, partially offset by the prepayment of a forward stock repurchase and debt issuance costs.

Convertible Notes


On March 27, 2018, the Company issued $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.50% Notes. The arrangement provided forConvertible Senior Notes (“Notes”). In connection with the offering of the Notes, the Company granted the initial purchasers of the Notes a 15% $22.5 million overallotment13-day option to purchase up to an additional Notes 13 days following the execution$22.5 million aggregate principal amount of the purchase agreement.Notes on the same terms and conditions. On April 6,4, 2018 the option was partially exercised, which resulted in $21.5 million of additional proceeds, for total proceeds of $171.5 million. The Notes mature on March 15, 2023, unless earlier repurchased or converted into shares of common stock subject to certain conditions. The Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock, can be repurchased for cash, or a combination thereof, at the Company’s election, at an initial conversion rate of 32.34332.3428 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $30.92 per share of common stock, subject to adjustment. We will pay interest on the Notes semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year with interest payments beginning on September 15, 2018. Proceeds received from the issuance of the Notes was allocated between long-term debt (the “liability component”) and contributed capital (the “equity component”), within the condensed consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of the liability component was measured using rates determined for similar debt instruments without a conversion feature.


In connection with the offering, we entered into a prepaid forward stock repurchase transaction (the “Prepaid Forward”) with a financial institution. Pursuant to the Prepaid Forward, we used approximately $45.1 million of the proceeds from the offering of the Notes to pay the prepayment amount. The aggregate number of our common stock underlying the Prepaid Forward is approximately 1.9 million1,858,500 shares (based on the sale price of $24.25). The expiration date for the Prepaid Forward is March 15, 2023, although it may be settled earlier in whole or in part. Upon settlement of the Prepaid Forward, at expiration or upon any early settlement, the Forward Counterparty will deliver to us the number of shares of common stock underlying the Prepaid Forward or the portion thereof being settled early. The shares purchased under the Prepaid Forward were treated as treasury stock on the condensed consolidated balance sheet (and not outstanding for purposes of the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share), but remain outstanding for corporate law purposes, including for purposes of any future stockholders' votes, until the Forward Counterparty delivers the shares underlying the Prepaid Forward to us. We intend to use

Contractual Obligations

There have been no material changes in our reported contractual obligations, as described under “Contractual Obligations” in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Part II, Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the remaining net proceeds less issuance cost from the offering of approximately $121.4 million for general corporate purposes.year ended December 31, 2018.


Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements


We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of June 30, 2018.2019.


Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates


Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make certain estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis, including those related to accounts receivable, inventories, property and equipment, intangible assets, accruals, warranty liabilities, tax valuation accounts and stock-based compensation. We base our estimates on historical experience and


on various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities isand are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Our critical accounting policies and estimates are discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.2018. Additional critical accounting policies


added to Item 1, Note 1, Organization and Nature of Business; Basis of Presentation; Principles of Consolidation; Significant Accounting Policies, include the the adoption of ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and the Company's accounting policy on convertible notes 842, Leases during the six months ended June 30, 2018.2019.




Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk


Interest Rate Risk


Our investment portfolio is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates. The fair market value of fixed rate securities may be adversely impacted by fluctuations in interest rates while income earned on floating rate securities may decline as a result of decreases in interest rates. We have historically maintained a relatively short average maturity for our investment portfolio, and we believe a hypothetical 100 basis point adverse move in interest rates along the entire interest rate yield curve would change the fair value of our interest sensitive financial instruments by approximately $907,000$0.2 million as of June 30, 20182019 and $555,000$0.5 million as of December 31, 2017.2018.


Under our current policies, we do not use interest rate derivative instruments to manage exposure to interest rate changes. We attempt to ensure the safety and preservation of our invested principal funds by limiting default risk, market risk and reinvestment risk. The goals of our investment policy are preservation of capital, fulfillment of liquidity needs and fiduciary control of cash and investments. We also seek to maximize income from our investments without assuming significant risk. To achieve our goals, we maintain a portfolio of cash equivalents and investments in a variety of securities that management believes to be of high credit quality. Further information regarding our investments is included in Item 1, Note 6,5, Investments.


Although the Company’s Notes are based on a fixed rate, changes in interest rates could impact the fair market value of the Notes. As of June 30, 2019, the fair market value of the Notes was $150.1 million. For additional information about the Notes, refer to Item 1, Note 10, Convertible Notes in this Form 10-Q.
Foreign Currency Risk


We operate primarily in the United States and a majority of our cost, expense and capital purchasing activities for the six months ended June 30, 20182019 were transacted in United StatesU.S. dollars. As a corporation with international and domestic operations, we are exposed to changes in foreign exchange rates. Our international revenue is predominantly in Europe and the Middle East and is denominated in Euros and United States dollars. In our international operations, we pay payroll and other expenses in local currencies. Our exposures to foreign currency risks may change over time and could have a material adverse impact on our financial results.




Item 4. Controls and Procedures


Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures


Based on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, the Company’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as(as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange ActAct) were effective as of June 30, 2018,2019, to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.


Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting


There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the period ended June 30, 20182019 that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.





PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1. Legal Proceedings


We are from time to time subject to various claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of our business. We believe that there are currently no claims or legal actions that would reasonably be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.




Item 1A. Risk Factors


Except as described below, thereThere have been no material changes to the risk factors that were disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20172018.

Risks related to our convertible senior notes

We have indebtedness in the form of convertible senior notes.

On March 27, 2018, the Company issued $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of 2.50% Notes. The arrangement provided for a 15% $22.5 million overallotment option to purchase additional Notes 13 days following the execution of the purchase agreement. On April 6, 2018 the option was partially exercised, which resulted in $21.5 million of additional proceeds, for total proceeds of $171.5 million. Holders of the Notes will have the right to require us to repurchase their Notes upon the occurrence of a fundamental change at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Notes to be purchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. In addition, the indenture for the Notes provides that we are required to repay amounts due under the indenture in the event that there is an event of default for the Notes that results in the principal, premium, if any, and interest, if any, becoming due prior to maturity date for the Notes. There can be no assurance that we will be able to repay this indebtedness when due, or that we will be able to refinance this indebtedness on acceptable terms or at all. In addition, this indebtedness could, among other things:

heighten our vulnerability to adverse general economic conditions and competitive pressures;

require us to dedicate a larger portion of our cash flow from operations to interest payments, limiting the availability of cash for other purposes;

limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry; and

impair our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, acquisitions, general corporate purposes or other purposes.

Our failure to repurchase Notes at a time when the repurchase is required by the indenture (whether upon a fundamental change or otherwise under the indenture) or pay cash payable on future conversions of the Notes as required by the indenture would constitute a default under the indenture. A default under the indenture or the fundamental change itself could also lead to a default under agreements governing our existing or future indebtedness. If the repayment of the related indebtedness were to be accelerated after any applicable notice or grace periods, we may not have sufficient funds to repay the indebtedness, repurchase the Notes or make cash payments upon conversions thereof.

The prepaid forward may affect the value of the Notes and our common stock and may result in unexpected market activity in the Notes and/or our common stock.

In connection with the issuance of the Notes, we entered into a prepaid forward with a forward counterparty. The prepaid forward is intended to facilitate privately negotiated derivative transactions by which investors in the Notes will be able to hedge their investment. In connection with establishing its initial hedge of the prepaid forward, the forward counterparty (or its affiliate) was to purchase shares of our common stock from, and/or enter into one or more derivative transactions with respect to our common stock, with purchasers of the Notes concurrently with or after the offering of the Notes. The prepaid forward is intended to reduce the dilution to our stockholders from the issuance of our common stock (if any) upon conversion of the Notes and to allow certain investors to establish short positions that generally correspond to initial hedges of their investment in the Notes. Neither we nor the forward counterparty control how such investors may use such derivative transactions. In addition, such investors may enter into other transactions in connection with such derivative transactions, including the purchase or sale of our common stock, at any time. As a result, the existence of the prepaid forward, such derivative transactions, and any related market activity could cause


more sales of our common stock over the term of the prepaid forward than there would have otherwise been had we not entered into the prepaid forward. Such sales could potentially impact the market price of our common stock and/or the Notes.

We are subject to counterparty risk with respect to the prepaid forward.

We will be subject to the risk that the forward counterparty might default under the prepaid forward. Our exposure to the credit risk of the forward counterparty will not be secured by any collateral. Global economic conditions have in the recent past resulted in, and may again result in, the actual or perceived failure or financial difficulties of many financial institutions. If the forward counterparty becomes subject to insolvency proceedings, we will become an unsecured creditor in those proceedings, with a claim equal to our exposure at that time under our transactions with the forward counterparty. Our exposure will depend on many factors, but, generally, an increase in our exposure will be correlated to an increase in the market price of our common stock. In addition, upon a default by the forward counterparty, we may suffer more dilution than we currently anticipate with respect to our common stock. We can provide no assurances as to the financial stability or viability of the forward counterparty to the prepaid forward.




Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds


None.




Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities


Not applicable.




Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures


Not applicable.




Item 5. Other Information


None.








Item 6. Exhibits


Exhibit No.DescriptionFiling Information
Incorporated by reference to Appendix B to the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed on November 13, 2012
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to the Registrant’s Definitive Information Statement on Schedule 14C filed on July 12, 2013
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 15, 2016
3.1.3Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 filed with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2012
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 filed withto the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 16, 2017May 15, 2019
3.2Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 filed with3.2 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2018August 8, 2019
10.1*Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 filed with10.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2018May 15, 2019
31.1Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2018
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 28, 2018
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** Pursuant to applicable securities laws and regulations, we are deemed to have complied with the reporting obligation relating to the submission of interactive data files in such exhibits and are not subject to liability under any anti-fraud provisions of the federal securities laws as long as we have made a good faith attempt to comply with the submission requirements and promptly amend the interactive data files after becoming aware that the interactive data files fail to comply with the submission requirements. Users of this data are advised that, pursuant to Rule 406T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed and otherwise are not subject to liability. Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.





SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


ACCELERATE DIAGNOSTICS, INC.
August 7, 20188, 2019/s/ Lawrence Mehren
 
Lawrence Mehren
President and Chief Executive Officer
 (Principal Executive Officer)
  
August 7, 20188, 2019/s/ Steve Reichling
 
Steve Reichling
Chief Financial Officer
 (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)




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