Cover Page
Cover Page - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | May 11, 2021 | |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Entity File Number | 001-37590 | |
Entity Registrant Name | CERECOR INC. | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 45-0705648 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 540 Gaither Road, Suite 400 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Rockville | |
Entity Address, State or Province | MD | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 20850 | |
City Area Code | 410 | |
Local Phone Number | 522-8707 | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.001 par value | |
Trading Symbol | CERC | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | true | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 95,471,843 | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001534120 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2021 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Amendment Flag | false |
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 38,292 | $ 18,919 |
Accounts receivable, net | 3,130 | 2,177 |
Other receivables | 2,056 | 2,208 |
Inventory, net | 0 | 3 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,465 | 2,660 |
Restricted cash, current portion | 153 | 38 |
Total current assets | 46,096 | 26,005 |
Property and equipment, net | 1,530 | 1,607 |
Intangible assets, net | 1,161 | 1,585 |
Goodwill | 14,409 | 14,409 |
Restricted cash, net of current portion | 149 | 149 |
Total assets | 63,345 | 43,755 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 11,913 | 2,574 |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 14,238 | 11,310 |
Current liabilities of discontinued operations | 209 | 1,341 |
Total current liabilities | 26,360 | 15,225 |
Royalty obligation | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Deferred tax liability, net | 111 | 90 |
Other long-term liabilities | 1,719 | 1,878 |
Total liabilities | 30,190 | 19,193 |
Stockholders’ equity: | ||
Common stock—$0.001 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020; 89,104,816 and 75,004,127 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively | 89 | 75 |
Preferred stock—$0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020; 1,257,143 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 | 1 | 1 |
Additional paid-in capital | 241,535 | 202,276 |
Accumulated deficit | (208,470) | (177,790) |
Total stockholders’ equity | 33,155 | 24,562 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ 63,345 | $ 43,755 |
Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 200,000,000 | 200,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 89,104,816 | 75,004,127 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 89,104,816 | 75,004,127 |
Preferred stock, par value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | 1,257,143 | 1,257,143 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 1,257,143 | 1,257,143 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Revenues: | ||
Total revenues, net | $ 473 | $ 2,754 |
Operating expenses: | ||
Cost of product sales | 77 | 66 |
Research and development | 25,206 | 4,768 |
Acquired in-process research and development | 0 | 25,549 |
General and administrative | 4,911 | 2,676 |
Sales and marketing | 435 | 677 |
Amortization expense | 424 | 431 |
Total operating expenses | 31,053 | 34,167 |
Total operating income (loss) | (30,580) | (31,413) |
Other income: | ||
Change in fair value of Investment in Aytu | 0 | 7,080 |
Other income | 0 | 11 |
Interest income | 17 | 10 |
Total other income, net from continuing operations | 17 | 7,101 |
Loss from continuing operations before taxes | (30,563) | (24,312) |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 11 | (2,157) |
Loss from continuing operations | (30,574) | (22,155) |
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax | (106) | 1,038 |
Net loss | (30,680) | (21,117) |
Product revenue, net | ||
Revenues: | ||
Total revenues, net | $ 473 | $ 2,754 |
Common stock | ||
Net (loss) income per share of common stock, basic and diluted: | ||
Continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share) | $ (0.32) | $ (0.36) |
Continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share) | (0.32) | (0.36) |
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share) | 0 | 0.02 |
Discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share) | 0 | 0.02 |
Net income (loss) per share of common stock, basic (in dollars per share) | (0.32) | (0.34) |
Net income (loss) per share of common stock, diluted (in dollars per share) | (0.32) | (0.34) |
Preferred Stock | ||
Net (loss) income per share of common stock, basic and diluted: | ||
Continuing operations, basic (in dollars per share) | (1.61) | (1.78) |
Continuing operations, diluted (in dollars per share) | (1.61) | (1.78) |
Discontinued operations, basic (in dollars per share) | (0.01) | 0.08 |
Discontinued operations, diluted (in dollars per share) | (0.01) | 0.08 |
Net income (loss) per share of common stock, basic (in dollars per share) | (1.62) | (1.70) |
Net income (loss) per share of common stock, diluted (in dollars per share) | $ (1.62) | $ (1.70) |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholder's Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Total | Common stock | Preferred Stock | Additional paid in capital | Accumulated deficit |
Balance at the beginning (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019 | 44,384,222 | 2,857,143 | |||
Balance at the beginning at Dec. 31, 2019 | $ 20,995 | $ 44 | $ 3 | $ 135,239 | $ (114,291) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Conversion to common stock (in shares) | 8,000,000 | (1,600,000) | |||
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock | 0 | $ 8 | $ (2) | (6) | |
Issuance of shares related to Aevi Merger (in shares) | 3,893,361 | ||||
Issuance of shares related to Aevi Merger | 15,496 | $ 4 | 15,492 | ||
Issuance of shares pursuant to registered direct offering, net of offering costs (in shares) | 1,306,282 | ||||
Issuance of shares pursuant to registered direct offering, net of offering costs | 5,136 | $ 1 | 5,135 | ||
Issuance of shares pursuant to common stock private placement, net of offering costs (in shares) | 1,951,219 | ||||
Issuance of shares pursuant to common stock private placement, net of offering costs | 3,888 | $ 2 | 3,886 | ||
Exercise of stock options and warrants (in shares) | 25,168 | ||||
Exercise of stock options and warrants | 74 | 74 | |||
Stock-based compensation | 1,116 | 1,116 | |||
Net loss | (21,117) | (21,117) | |||
Balance at the end (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2020 | 59,560,252 | 1,257,143 | |||
Balance at the end at Mar. 31, 2020 | 25,588 | $ 59 | $ 1 | 160,936 | (135,408) |
Balance at the beginning (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 | 75,004,127 | 1,257,143 | |||
Balance at the beginning at Dec. 31, 2020 | 24,562 | $ 75 | $ 1 | 202,276 | (177,790) |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||
Issuance of shares of common stock in underwritten public offering, net of offering costs (in shares) | 13,971,889 | ||||
Issuance of shares of common stock and pre-funded warrants in underwritten public offering, net | 37,653 | $ 14 | 37,639 | ||
Conversion to common stock (in shares) | 6,285,715 | ||||
Exercise of stock options and warrants (in shares) | 128,800 | ||||
Exercise of stock options and warrants | 172 | 172 | |||
Stock-based compensation | 1,448 | 1,448 | |||
Net loss | (30,680) | (30,680) | |||
Balance at the end (in shares) at Mar. 31, 2021 | 89,104,816 | 1,257,143 | |||
Balance at the end at Mar. 31, 2021 | $ 33,155 | $ 89 | $ 1 | $ 241,535 | $ (208,470) |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Operating activities | ||
Net loss | $ (30,680) | $ (21,117) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss used in operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 451 | 453 |
Stock-based compensation | 1,448 | 1,116 |
Acquired in-process research and development, including transaction costs | 0 | 25,549 |
Deferred taxes | 21 | 21 |
Change in fair value of Investment in Aytu | 0 | (7,080) |
Change in value of Guarantee | 0 | (1,755) |
Change in fair value of warrant liability and unit purchase option liability | 0 | (11) |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable, net | (953) | (696) |
Other receivables | 152 | (1,963) |
Inventory, net | 3 | 5 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 195 | 23 |
Accounts payable | 9,339 | 251 |
Income taxes payable | 0 | (551) |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 1,724 | (142) |
Lease liability, net | (16) | 158 |
Net cash used in operating activities | (18,316) | (5,739) |
Investing activities | ||
Net cash paid in merger with Aevi | 0 | (1,251) |
Purchase of property and equipment | (21) | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (21) | (1,251) |
Financing activities | ||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock and pre-funded warrants in underwritten public offering, net | 37,653 | 0 |
Proceeds from registered direct offering, net | 0 | 5,136 |
Proceeds from sale of shares pursuant to common stock private placement, net | 0 | 3,888 |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants | 172 | 74 |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 37,825 | 9,098 |
Increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | 19,488 | 2,108 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of period | 19,106 | 3,729 |
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of period | 38,594 | 5,837 |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information | ||
Cash paid for taxes | 0 | 316 |
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash activities | ||
Issuance of common stock in Aevi Merger | 0 | 15,496 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 38,292 | 5,659 |
Restricted cash, current | 153 | 65 |
Restricted cash, non-current | 149 | 113 |
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ 38,594 | $ 5,837 |
Business
Business | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Business | Business Cerecor Inc. (the “Company” or “Cerecor”) is a biopharmaceutical company focused on becoming a leader in development and commercialization of treatments for rare and orphan diseases. The Company is advancing its clinical-stage pipeline of innovative therapies that address unmet patient needs within rare and orphan diseases. The Company’s rare disease pipeline includes CERC-801, CERC-802 and CERC-803 (“CERC-800 compounds”), which are in development for therapies for congenital disorders of glycosylation and CERC-006, an oral mTORC1/2 inhibitor in development for the treatment of complex lymphatic malformations. The Company is also developing two monoclonal antibodies, CERC-002 and CERC-007. CERC-002 targets the cytokine LIGHT (TNFSF14) and is in clinical development for the treatment of severe pediatric-onset Crohn’s disease and COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome. CERC-007 targets the cytokine IL-18 and is in clinical development for the treatment of Still’s disease (adult onset Still’s disease and systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis) and multiple myeloma. CERC-006, 801, 802 and 803 have all received Orphan Drug Designation and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation, which makes all four eligible for a priority review voucher (“PRV”) upon approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”). The Company continues to explore strategic alternatives for its non-core assets, including its commercialized product, Millipred ® , an oral prednisolone indicated across a wide variety of inflammatory conditions, and for its neurology pipeline assets. Cerecor was incorporated and commenced operation in 2011 and completed its initial public offering in October 2015. Liquidity In January 2021, the Company closed an underwritten public offering of 13,971,889 shares of its common stock and 1,676,923 pre-funded warrants for net proceeds of approximately $37.7 million (see Note 9 for additional information). As of March 31, 2021, Cerecor had $38.3 million in cash and cash equivalents. In order to meet its cash flow needs, the Company applies a disciplined decision-making methodology as it evaluates the optimal allocation of the Company’s resources between investing in the Company’s existing pipeline assets and acquisitions or in-licensing of new assets. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, Cerecor generated a net loss of $30.7 million and negative cash flows from operations of $18.3 million. As of March 31, 2021, Cerecor had an accumulated deficit of $208.5 million. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming the Company will continue as a going concern; however, losses are expected to continue as the Company continues to invest in its core research and development pipeline assets. The Company will require additional financing to fund its operations and to continue to execute its business strategy at least one year after the date the condensed consolidated financial statements included herein were issued. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. To mitigate these conditions and to meet the Company’s capital requirements, management plans to use its current cash on hand along with some combination of the following: (i) dilutive and/or non-dilutive financings, (ii) federal and/or private grants, (iii) other out-licensing or strategic alliances/collaborations of its current pipeline assets, and (iv) out-licensing or sale of its non-core assets. If the Company raises additional funds through collaborations, strategic alliances or licensing arrangements with third parties, the Company might have to relinquish valuable rights to its technologies, future revenue streams, research programs or product candidates. If the Company requires but is unable to obtain additional funding, the Company may be forced to make reductions in spending, delay, suspend, reduce or eliminate some or all of its planned research and development programs, or liquidate assets where possible. Due to the uncertainty regarding future financing and other potential options to raise additional funds, management has concluded that substantial doubt exists with respect to the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements in this Quarterly Report were issued. |
Basis of Presentation and Signi
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies | Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Any reference in these notes to applicable guidance is meant to refer to the authoritative GAAP as found in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2020 has been derived from audited financial statements at that date. The interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may occur for the full fiscal year. Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to instructions, rules, and regulations prescribed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company believes that the disclosures provided herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading when these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are read in conjunction with the December 31, 2020 audited consolidated financial statements. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts in the following tables are in thousands except share and per share amounts. Significant Accounting Policies During the three months ended March 31, 2021, there were no significant changes to the Company’s summary of significant accounting policies contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC on March 8, 2021. |
Aytu Divestiture
Aytu Divestiture | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | |
Aytu Divestiture | Aytu Divestiture Overview of Sale of Pediatric Portfolio and Related Commercial Infrastructure to Aytu BioScience In 2019, the Company closed on an asset purchase agreement to sell the Company’s rights, title and interest in assets relating to certain commercialized products (the “Pediatric Portfolio”) and the corresponding commercial infrastructure to Aytu BioScience, Inc. (“Aytu”). Aytu paid consideration of $4.5 million in cash and approximately 9.8 million shares of Aytu convertible preferred stock, and assumed certain of the Company’s liabilities, including the Company’s payment obligations to Deerfield CSF, LLC (“Deerfield”) and certain other liabilities primarily related to contingent consideration and sales returns. Steve Boyd, Chief Investment Officer of Armistice Capital, LLC, a significant stockholder of the Company, serves on each company’s board of directors. Cerecor retains all rights to Millipred ® . Pursuant to a transition services agreement entered into between Aytu and Cerecor upon the divestiture close date, Aytu managed Millipred ® commercial operations for 18 months (post November 1, 2019). In May 2021, the Company entered into an amended transition services agreement in which Aytu will continue to manage Millipred ® ’s commercial operations for an additional two months. Upon the sale of the Pediatric Portfolio to Aytu, the Pediatric Portfolio met all conditions to be classified as discontinued operations. Therefore, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 and as of December 31, 2020 reflect the operations, net of taxes, and related assets and liabilities of the Pediatric Portfolio as discontinued operations. Refer to the “Discontinued Operations” section below for more information, including Cerecor’s continuing involvement. Deerfield Guarantee As of the closing date of the Aytu Divestiture on November 1, 2019, Aytu assumed the Company’s debt obligation to Deerfield and the contingent consideration liability related to future royalties on Avadel Pharmaceuticals PLC’s (“Avadel”) pediatric products. In conjunction with the closing of this transaction, the Company entered into a guarantee in favor of Deerfield, which guarantees the payment of the assumed liabilities to Deerfield, which included the debt obligation and includes the contingent consideration related to future royalties on Avadel’s pediatric products (collectively referred to as the “Guarantee”). Aytu publicly reported that it had paid the $15.0 million balloon payment to Deerfield before it came due in June 2020 and the fixed monthly payments to Deerfield ended in January 2021, thus satisfying the debt obligation. Of the contingent consideration, $3.2 million was paid to Deerfield prior to the Aytu Divestiture and therefore, as of November 1, 2019, Aytu was responsible for the remaining $9.3 million. Aytu is required to pay an amount equal to at least $0.1 million per month. Cerecor’s Guarantee will end upon the earlier of (i) February 5, 2026, or (ii) upon $12.5 million in aggregate deferred payments has been paid to Deerfield. Cerecor is required to make a payment under the Guarantee upon demand by Deerfield if all or any part of the fixed payments and/or deferred payments are not paid by Aytu when due or upon breach of a covenant. The remaining minimum commitments payable as most recently publicly reported by Aytu was $7.3 million as of June 30, 2020, which represents Cerecor’s estimated maximum potential future payments under the Guarantee. The fair value of the Guarantee, which relates to the Company’s obligation to make future payments if Aytu defaults, was determined at the time of the Aytu Divestiture as the difference between (i) the estimated fair value of the assumed payments using Cerecor’s estimated cost of debt and (ii) the estimated fair value of the assumed payments using Aytu’s estimated cost of debt. Subsequent to the close of the Aytu Divestiture, at each reporting period, the value of the Guarantee is determined based on the expected credit loss of the Guarantee with changes recorded in (loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax within the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. We considered key drivers of cost of debt both at Aytu and Cerecor, including but not limited to, recent financings, cash position, operating cash flows and trends and Aytu’s ability to meet its financial commitments. Based on these facts, the Company concluded that the expected credit loss of the Guarantee was de minimis as of March 31, 2021. Discontinued Operations The following tables summarizes the liabilities of the discontinued operations as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands): March 31, December 31, 2021 2020 Liabilities Current liabilities: Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 209 $ 1,342 Total current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 209 $ 1,342 Aytu assumed sales returns of the Pediatric Portfolio made after the closing date of November 1, 2019 related to sales prior to November 1, 2019 only to the extent such post-Closing sales returns exceed $2.0 million and are less than $2.8 million (in other words, Aytu will only assume $0.8 million of such returns). Therefore, Cerecor is liable for future sales returns of the Pediatric Portfolio sold prior to November 1, 2019 in excess of the $0.8 million assumed by Aytu. As of March 31, 2021, the Company estimated future returns on sales of the Pediatric Portfolio made prior to the transaction close date to be $0.2 million, which was recognized within accrued expenses and other current liabilities from discontinued operations. Changes in the Company’s estimate of sales returns related to the Pediatric Portfolio is included within discontinued operations on the statement of operations and comprehensive loss and is shown within product revenue, net in the table summarizing the results of discontinued operations below. In future periods, as additional information becomes available, the Company expects to recognize expense (or a benefit) related to actual sales returns of the Pediatric Portfolio in excess (or less than) the returns reserve recorded, which will be recognized within discontinued operations. The Company expects this involvement to continue until sales returns are no longer accepted on sales of the Pediatric Portfolio made prior to November 1, 2019, which in line with the products’ return policies, returns on these products may be accepted through the second quarter of 2022. The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Product revenue, net $ (5) $ (717) Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 101 — Total operating expenses 101 — Other income: Change in value of Guarantee — 1,755 Total other income — 1,755 (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (106) $ 1,038 There were no non-cash operating items from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and no non-cash investing items from the discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. The significant non-cash operating item from the discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is contained below (in thousands). Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Change in value of Guarantee — $ (1,755) |
Revenue
Revenue | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue | Revenue The Company generates substantially all of its revenue from sales of Millipred ® , an oral prednisolone indicated across a wide variety of inflammatory conditions, which is considered a prescription drug. The Company sells its prescription drug in the United States primarily through wholesale distributors and specialty contracted pharmacies. Wholesale distributors account for substantially all of the Company’s net product revenues and trade receivables. The Company also earns revenue from sales of its prescription drug directly to retail pharmacies. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company’s three largest customers accounted for approximately 67%, 18%, and 15% of the Company’s total net product revenues from sale of prescription drugs from continuing operations. The Company has a license and supply agreement for the Millipred ® product with a wholly owned subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (“Teva”), which expires on September 30, 2023. As part of a prior amendment to extend the contract to its current term, Cerecor agreed to pay Teva fifty percent of the net profit of the Millipred ® product following each calendar quarter, subject to a $0.5 million quarterly minimum payment, which was set to begin on April 1, 2021. In May 2021, the Company and Teva entered into an amendment in which the net profit split will be delayed until July 1, 2021. Dr. Sol Barer is the Chairman of Cerecor’s board of directors and also serves as the Chairman of Teva’s board of directors. Revenue from sales of prescription drugs was $0.5 million and $2.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. During the first quarter of 2021, the Company’s inventory on hand became short-dated (which the Company considers inventory within six months of expiration) due to manufacturing delays. The Company recorded a full allowance of $2.9 million for returns on the sale of short-dated inventory given the high likelihood of return. The Company received the delayed inventory lot in April 2021. |
Net Loss Per Share
Net Loss Per Share | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Net Loss Per Share | Net Loss Per Share The Company computes earnings per share (“EPS”) using the two-class method. The two-class method of computing EPS is an earnings allocation formula that determines EPS for common stock and any participating securities according to dividends declared and participation rights in undistributed earnings. The Company has two classes of stock outstanding, common stock and preferred stock. The preferred stock outstanding as of March 31, 2021 has the same rights and preferences as the Company’s common stock, other than being non-voting, and is convertible into shares of common stock on a 1-for-5 ratio. Under the two-class method, the convertible preferred stock is considered a separate class of stock for EPS purposes and therefore basic and diluted EPS is provided below for both common stock and preferred stock. In April 2021, Armistice Capital Master Fund Ltd. (an affiliate of Armistice Capital, LLC and collectively “Armistice”), which is a significant stockholder of the Company and whose chief investment officer, Steven Boyd, currently serves on the Board, converted the remaining 1,257,143 shares of convertible preferred stock into 6,285,715 shares of Cerecor’s common stock. Refer to Note 9 for more information. EPS for common stock and EPS for preferred stock is computed by dividing the sum of distributed earnings and undistributed earnings for each class of stock by the weighted average number of shares outstanding for each class of stock for the period. In applying the two-class method, undistributed earnings are allocated to common stock and preferred stock based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period, which assumes the convertible preferred stock has been converted to common stock. The weighted average number of common shares outstanding as of March 31, 2021 includes the weighted average effect of the pre-funded warrants issued in connection with the January 2021 underwritten public offering, the exercise of which requires nominal consideration for the delivery of the shares of common stock (refer to Note 9 for more information). Diluted net (loss) income per share includes the potential dilutive effect of common stock equivalents as if such securities were converted or exercised during the period, when the effect is dilutive. Common stock equivalents include: (i) outstanding stock options and restricted stock units, which are included under the “treasury stock method” when dilutive; and (ii) common stock to be issued upon the exercise of outstanding warrants, which are included under the “treasury stock method” when dilutive. Because the impact of these items is generally anti-dilutive during periods of net loss, there is no difference between basic and diluted loss per common share for periods with net losses. In periods of net loss, losses are allocated to the participating security only if the security has not only the right to participate in earnings, but also a contractual obligation to share in the Company’s losses. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net (loss) income per share of common stock and preferred stock for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts): Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Common stock Preferred stock Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Numerator: Allocation of undistributed net loss $ (28,548) $ (99) $ (2,026) $ (7) Denominator: Weighted average shares 88,576,559 88,576,559 1,257,143 1,257,143 Basic and diluted net loss per share $ (0.32) $ (0.00) $ (1.61) $ (0.01) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Common stock Preferred stock Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Numerator: Allocation of undistributed net loss $ (19,205) $ 900 $ (2,950) $ 138 Denominator: Weighted average shares 53,934,760 53,934,760 1,657,143 1,657,143 Basic and diluted net loss per share $ (0.36) $ 0.02 $ (1.78) $ 0.08 The following outstanding securities have been excluded from the computation of diluted weighted shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, as they could have been anti-dilutive: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Stock options 12,944,891 7,712,680 Warrants on common stock 1 4,002,380 4,024,708 Restricted Stock Units 155,833 267,500 Underwriters’ unit purchase option — 40,000 |
Asset Acquisition
Asset Acquisition | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Business Combinations and Asset Acquisitions [Abstract] | |
Asset Acquisition | Asset Acquisition Aevi Merger In the first quarter of 2020, the Company consummated its merger with Aevi Genomic Medicine Inc. (“Aevi”), in which Cerecor acquired the rights to CERC-002, CERC-006 and CERC-007 (the “Merger” or the “Aevi Merger”). The Merger consideration included (i) stock valued at approximately $15.5 million, resulting in the issuance of approximately 3.9 million shares of Cerecor common stock to Aevi stockholders, (ii) forgiveness of $4.1 million the Company had loaned Aevi prior to the Merger closing, (iii) contingent value rights for up to an additional $6.5 million in subsequent payments based on certain development milestones (discussed further in Note 13), and (iv) transaction costs of $1.5 million. |
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements ASC No. 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in the principal or most advantageous market in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The fair value standard also establishes a three‑level hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability on the measurement date. The three levels are defined as follows: • Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for an identical asset or liability in an active market. • Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for a similar asset or liability in an active market or model‑derived valuations in which all significant inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. • Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement of the asset or liability. The following table presents, for each of the fair value hierarchy levels required under ASC 820, the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands): March 31, 2021 Fair Value Measurements Using Quoted prices in Significant other Significant active markets for observable unobservable identical assets inputs inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Investments in money market funds* $ 37,008 $ — $ — December 31, 2020 Fair Value Measurements Using Quoted prices in Significant other Significant active markets for observable unobservable identical assets inputs inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Investments in money market funds* $ 17,503 $ — $ — *Investments in money market funds are reflected in cash and cash equivalents on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company’s financial instruments included cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, other receivables, prepaid and other current assets, accounts payable, and accrued expenses and other current liabilities. The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements approximate their respective fair values because of the short-term nature of these accounts. |
Accrued Expenses and Other Curr
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract] | |
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Accrued expenses and other current liabilities as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 consisted of the following (in thousands): As of March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Research and development $ 7,393 $ 4,939 Compensation and benefits 1,697 3,119 General and administrative 966 771 Sales and marketing 93 31 Sales returns and allowances 3,630 1,794 Medicaid rebates 83 119 Lease liability, current 357 426 Other 19 111 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 14,238 $ 11,310 The $2.5 million increase in the research and development accrual as of March 31, 2021 was driven by an increase in manufacturing activities for CERC-002 to support the program’s clinical development. During the first quarter of 2021, the Company’s inventory on hand became short-dated (which the Company considers inventory within six months of expiration) due to manufacturing delays. The Company records a full allowance for the returns on the sale of short-dated inventory given the high likelihood of return, which was the main driver of the increase in sales returns and allowances as of March 31, 2021. |
Capital Structure
Capital Structure | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
CAPITAL STRUCTURE [Abstract] | |
Capital Structure | Capital Structure Pursuant to the Company’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, the Company is authorized to issue two classes of stock, common stock and preferred stock. At March 31, 2021, the total number of shares of capital stock the Company was authorized to issue was 205,000,000 of which 200,000,000 was common stock and 5,000,000 was preferred stock. All shares of common and preferred stock have a par value of $0.001 per share. Common Stock Q1 2021 Financing In January 2021, the Company closed an underwritten public offering of 13,971,889 shares of its common stock and 1,676,923 pre-funded warrants for net proceeds of $37.7 million. Armistice, which is a significant stockholder of the Company and whose chief investment officer, Steven Boyd, currently serves on the Board, participated in the offering by purchasing 2,500,000 shares of common stock, on the same terms as all other investors. Certain affiliates of Nantahala Capital Management LLC (collectively, “Nantahala”), which beneficially owned greater than 5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock at the time of the offering and, therefore, were considered a related party pursuant to the Company’s written related person transaction policy, purchased 1,400,000 shares of common stock, on the same terms as all other investors. Nantahala also purchased the pre-funded warrants to purchase up to an aggregate of 1,676,923 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $2.599, which represents the per share public offering price for the common stock less the $0.001 per share exercise price for each pre-funded warrant. The pre-funded warrants are exercisable at any time after their original issuance at the option of each holder, in such holder’s discretion, by (i) payment in full in immediately available funds for the number of shares of common stock purchased upon such exercise or (ii) a cashless exercise, in which case the holder would receive upon such exercise the net number of shares of common stock determined according to the formula set forth in the pre-funded warrant. A holder will not be entitled to exercise any portion of any pre-funded warrant if the holder’s ownership of the Company’s common stock would exceed 9.99% following such exercise. In the event of certain fundamental transactions, the holders of the pre-funded warrants will be entitled to receive upon exercise of the pre-funded warrants the kind of amounts of securities, cash or other property that the holders would have received had they exercised the pre-funded warrants immediately prior to such fundamental transaction without regard to any limitations on exercise contained in the pre-funded warrants. The pre-funded warrants were classified as a component of permanent stockholders’ equity within additional paid-in capital and were recorded at the issuance date using a relative fair value allocation method. The pre-funded warrants are equity classified because they (i) are freestanding financial instruments that are legally detachable and separately exercisable from the equity instruments, (ii) are immediately exercisable, (iii) do not embody an obligation for the Company to repurchase its shares, (iv) permit the holders to receive a fixed number of shares of common stock upon exercise, (v) are indexed to the Company’s common stock and (vi) meet the equity classification criteria. In addition, such pre-funded warrants do not provide any guarantee of value or return. The Company valued the pre-funded warrants at issuance, concluding that their sales price approximated their fair value, and allocated net proceeds from the sale proportionately to the common stock and pre-funded warrants, of which $4.4 million was allocated to the pre-funded warrants and recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital. 2020 Financings On June 11, 2020, the Company closed an underwritten public offering of 15,180,000 shares of its common stock for net proceeds of approximately $35.4 million. Armistice participated in the offering by purchasing 2,000,000 shares of common stock, on the same terms as all other investors. Additionally, certain of the Company’s officers participated in the offering by purchasing an aggregate of 110,000 shares of common stock, on the same terms as all other investors. On March 17, 2020, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Armistice pursuant to which the Company sold 1,951,219 shares of the Company’s common stock for net proceeds of approximately $3.9 million. On February 6, 2020, the Company closed a registered direct offering with certain institutional investors for the sale by the Company of 1,306,282 shares of the Company’s common stock for net proceeds of approximately $5.1 million. Armistice participated in the offering by purchasing 1,256,282 shares of common stock from the Company, on the same terms as all other investors. Aevi Merger On February 3, 2020, under the terms of the Aevi Merger noted above in Note 6, the Company issued approximately 3.9 million shares of common stock. Common Stock Warrants At March 31, 2021, the following common stock warrants were outstanding: Number of shares Exercise price Expiration underlying warrants per share date 2,380 $ 8.68 May 2022 4,000,000 $ 12.50 June 2024 1,676,923 $ 0.001 — 5,679,303 Convertible Preferred Stock On December 26, 2018, the Company filed a Certificate of Designation of Preferences of Series B Non-Voting Convertible Preferred Stock (“Series B Convertible Preferred Stock” or “convertible preferred stock”) of Cerecor Inc. (the “Certificate of Designation of the Series B Preferred Stock”) classifying and designating the rights, preferences and privileges of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. The Certificate of Designation of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock authorized 2,857,143 shares of convertible preferred stock. The Series B Convertible Preferred Stock converts to shares of common stock on a 1-for-5 ratio and has the same rights, preferences, and privileges as common stock other than it holds no voting rights. During the first quarter of 2020, Armistice converted 1,600,000 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock into 8,000,000 shares of Cerecor’s common stock. In April 2021, Armistice converted the remaining 1,257,143 shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock into 6,285,715 shares of Cerecor’s common stock. December 2018 Armistice Private Placement |
Stock Based Compensation
Stock Based Compensation | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation 2016 Equity Incentive Plan On April 5, 2016, the Company’s board of directors adopted the 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016 Plan”) as the successor to the 2015 Omnibus Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The 2016 Plan was approved by the Company’s stockholders and became effective on May 18, 2016 (the “2016 Plan Effective Date”). Upon the 2016 Plan Effective Date, the 2016 Plan reserved and authorized up to 600,000 additional shares of common stock for issuance, as well as 464,476 unallocated shares remaining available for grant of new awards under the 2015 Plan. An Amended and Restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016 Amended Plan”) was approved by the Company’s stockholders in May 2018, which increased the share reserve by an additional 1.4 million shares. A Second Amended and Restated 2016 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016 Second Amended Plan”) was approved by the Company’s stockholders in August 2019, which increased the share reserve by an additional 850,000 shares. A Third Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016 Third Amended Plan”) was approved by the Company’s stockholders in June 2020 which increased the share reserve by an additional 2,014,400 shares. During the term of the 2016 Third Amended Plan, the share reserve will automatically increase on the first trading day in January of each calendar year by an amount equal to 4% of the total number of outstanding shares of common stock of the Company on the last trading day in December of the prior calendar year. As of March 31, 2021, there were 2,728,771 shares available for future issuance under the 2016 Third Amended Plan. Option grants expire after ten years. Employee options typically vest over three one Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Research and development $ 298 $ 382 General and administrative 1,045 680 Sales and marketing 105 55 Total stock-based compensation $ 1,448 $ 1,117 Stock options with service-based vesting conditions The Company has granted awards that contain service-based vesting conditions. The compensation cost for these options is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting periods. A summary of option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 is as follows: Options Outstanding Number of shares Weighted average exercise price per share Weighted average grant date fair value per share Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) Balance at December 31, 2020 8,830,674 $ 3.95 $ 2.36 7.7 Granted 3,467,817 $ 3.35 $ 2.22 Exercised (128,800) $ 1.34 $ 1.00 Forfeited (224,800) $ 3.77 $ 2.40 Balance at March 31, 2021 11,944,891 $ 3.81 $ 2.34 8.2 Exercisable at March 31, 2021 3,914,889 $ 4.39 $ 2.53 6.0 In March 2021, the Company granted its newly appointed Chief Financial Officer options with service-based vesting conditions to purchase 0.5 million shares of common stock as an inducement option grant, pursuant to NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4). In January 2021, the Company granted 2.7 million options with service-based vesting conditions to its employees as part of its annual stock option award. In March 2020, our Chief Executive Officer entered into an amended employment agreement in which his salary in cash was reduced to $35,568 (the “Reduction”), which represents the minimum exempt annual salary. In consideration for the Reduction, on a quarterly basis, the Company grants stock options, which vest immediately, for the purchase of a number of shares of the Company’s common stock with a total value (based on the Black-Scholes valuation methodology) based on a pro rata total annual value of the foregone salary. The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the stock options and the fair value of the Company’s common stock for those stock options that had exercise prices lower than the fair value of the Company’s common stock. As of March 31, 2021, the aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding was $1.6 million. The aggregate intrinsic value of options currently exercisable as of March 31, 2021 was $0.7 million. There were 1,137,239 options that vested during the three months ended March 31, 2021 with a weighted average exercise price of $3.96 per share. The total grant date fair value of shares which vested during the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $2.8 million. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $1.3 million related to stock options with service-based vesting conditions for the three months ended March 31, 2021. At March 31, 2021, there was $16.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested service-based vesting condition awards. The unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.1 years. Stock-based compensation assumptions The following table shows the assumptions used to compute stock-based compensation expense for stock options with service-based vesting conditions granted under the Black-Scholes valuation model for the three months ended March 31, 2021: Service-based options Expected annual dividend yield —% Expected stock price volatility 73.0% - 75.6% Expected term of option (in years) 5.0 - 6.25 Risk-free interest rate 0.36% - 1.12% Stock options with market-based vesting conditions The following table summarizes the Company’s market-based option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 (in thousands except, for share amounts): Options Outstanding Number of shares Weighted average exercise price per share Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) Aggregate intrinsic value (1) Balance at December 31, 2020 1,000,000 $ 3.29 9.5 $ 65 Granted — $ — Balance at March 31, 2021 1,000,000 $ 3.29 9.2 $ — Exercisable at March 31, 2021 1,000,000 $ 255 (1) The aggregate intrinsic value in the above table represents the total pre-tax amount that a participant would receive if the option had been exercised on the last day of the respective fiscal period. Options with a market value less than its exercise value are not included in the intrinsic value amount. In the second quarter of 2020, the Company granted its recently appointed Chairman of the Board an option to purchase 1,000,000 shares of Company common stock with market-based vesting conditions. 500,000 of the shares vested immediately on the date of grant with an exercise price of the closing stock price on the date of grant of $2.51. 250,000 of the shares vest upon the Company’s common stock reaching a 50% premium to the stock price on June 18, 2020 and has an exercise price of the stock at that time and 250,000 of the shares vest upon the Company’s common stock reaching a 75% premium to the stock price on June 18, 2020 and has an exercise price of the stock at that time. Each vesting tranche represents a unique requisite service period and therefore the compensation cost for each vesting tranche is recognized on a straight-line basis over its respective vesting period. The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $0.1 million related to stock options with market-based vesting conditions for the three months ended March 31, 2021. In the first quarter of 2021, the second tranche of 250,000 shares and the third tranche of 250,000 shares both vested upon the Company’s stock price reaching a 50% and 75% premium to the stock price on June 18, 2020, respectively. Restricted Stock Units The Company measures the fair value of the restricted stock units using the stock price on the date of the grant. The restricted shares typically vest annually over a four-year period beginning on the first anniversary of the award. The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock unit (“RSU”) activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021: RSUs Outstanding Number of shares Weighted average grant date fair value Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2020 155,833 $ 4.91 Vested — Unvested RSUs at March 31, 2021 155,833 $ 4.91 The Company recognized expense of less than $6 thousand related to RSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2021. Employee Stock Purchase Plan On April 5, 2016, the Company’s board of directors approved the 2016 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”). The ESPP was approved by the Company’s stockholders and became effective on May 18, 2016 (the “ESPP Effective Date”). Under the ESPP, eligible employees can purchase common stock through accumulated payroll deductions at such times as are established by the administrator. The ESPP is administered by the compensation committee of the Company’s board of directors. Under the ESPP, eligible employees may purchase stock at 85% of the lower of the fair market value of a share of the Company’s common stock (i) on the first day of an offering period or (ii) on the purchase date. Eligible employees may contribute up to 15% of their earnings during the offering period. The Company’s board of directors may establish a maximum number of shares of the Company’s common stock that may be purchased by any participant, or all participants in the aggregate, during each offering or offering period. Under the ESPP, a participant may not accrue rights to purchase more than $25,000 of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock for each calendar year in which such right is outstanding. Upon the ESPP Effective Date, the Company reserved and authorized up to 500,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the ESPP. On January 1 of each calendar year, the aggregate number of shares that may be issued under the ESPP shall automatically increases by a number equal to the lesser of (i) 1% of the total number of shares of the Company’s capital stock outstanding on December 31 of the preceding calendar year, and (ii) 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, or (iii) a number of shares of the Company’s common stock as determined by the Company’s board of directors or compensation committee. The number of shares were increased by 500,000 on January 1, 2021. As of March 31, 2021, 1,925,308 shares remained available for issuance. In accordance with the guidance in ASC 718-50, Employee Share Purchase Plans , the ability to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at the lower of the offering date price or the purchase date price represents an option and, therefore, the ESPP is a compensatory plan under this guidance. Accordingly, stock-based compensation expense is determined based on the option’s grant-date fair value and is recognized over the requisite service period of the option. The Company used the Black-Scholes valuation model and recognized stock-based compensation expense of $34 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2021. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes The Company recognized minimal income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and an income tax benefit of $2.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The tax benefit recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was a result of a tax law change signed into law as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), which allowed the Company to carry back certain losses for taxes paid in fiscal year 2017. Due to the full valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred tax assets and the current year losses, minimal tax expense was recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2021. |
Leases
Leases | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Leases | Leases The Company currently occupies two leased properties, both of which serve as administrative office space. The Company determined that both leases are operating leases based on the lease classification test performed at lease commencement. The annual base rent for the Company’s office located in Rockville, Maryland is $161,671, subject to annual 2.5% increases over the term of the lease. The applicable lease provided for a rent abatement for a period of 12 months following the Company’s date of occupancy. The lease has an initial term of 10 years from the date the Company makes its first annual fixed rent payment, which occurred in January 2020. The Company has the option to extend the lease two times, each for a period of five years, and may terminate the lease as of the sixth anniversary of the first annual fixed rent payment, upon the payment of a termination fee. As of the lease commencement date, it was not reasonably certain that the Company will exercise the renewal periods or early terminate the lease and therefore the end date of the lease for accounting purposes is January 31, 2030. The Company entered into a sublease for additional administrative office space in Chesterbrook, Pennsylvania in May 2020 (the “Chesterbrook Lease”). The annual base rent under the Chesterbrook Lease is $280,185. The lease expires in November 2021. The weighted average remaining term of the operating leases at March 31, 2021 was 7.7 years. Supplemental balance sheet information related to the leased property is as follows (in thousands): As of March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Property and equipment, net $ 846 $ 917 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 357 $ 426 Other long-term liabilities 1,018 1,038 Total operating lease liabilities $ 1,375 $ 1,464 The operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets are included in property and equipment and the lease liabilities are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The Company utilized a weighted average discount rate of 7.4% to determine the present value of the lease payments. The components of lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Operating lease cost* $ 95 $ 55 *Includes short-term leases, which are immaterial. The following table shows a maturity analysis of the operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2021 (in thousands): Undiscounted Cash Flows April 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 $ 314 2022 174 2023 178 2024 183 2025 187 2026 192 Thereafter 621 Total lease payments $ 1,849 Less implied interest (474) Total $ 1,375 |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies Litigation Litigation - General The Company may become party to various contractual disputes, litigation, and potential claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company currently does not believe that the resolution of such matters will have a material adverse effect on its financial position or results of operations except as otherwise disclosed in this report. Karbinal Royalty Make-Whole Provision In 2018, in connection with the acquisition of Avadel’s pediatric products, the Company entered into a supply and distribution agreement (the “Karbinal Agreement”) with TRIS Pharma Inc. (“TRIS”). As part of the Karbinal Agreement, the Company had an annual minimum sales commitment, which is based on a commercial year that spans from August 1 through July 31, of 70,000 units through 2033. The Company was required to pay TRIS a royalty make whole payment (“Make-Whole Payments”) of $30 for each unit under the 70,000 units annual minimum sales commitment through 2033. As a part of the Aytu Divestiture, which closed on November 1, 2019, the Company assigned all payment obligations, including the Make-Whole Payments, under the Karbinal Agreement (collectively, the “TRIS Obligations”) to Aytu. However, under the original license agreement, the Company could ultimately be liable for the TRIS Obligations to the extent Aytu fails to make the required payments. The future Make-Whole Payments to be made by Aytu are unknown as the amount owed to TRIS is dependent on the number of units sold. Millipred License and Supply Agreement The Company has a License and Supply Agreement for Millipred ® with Watson Laboratories, Inc., which is now part of Teva. Pursuant to the License and Supply Agreement, the Company is required to make license payments of $75,000 in February and August of each year through April 2021 and purchases inventory on an ad-hoc basis. As part of a prior amendment to extend the contract to its current term, Cerecor agreed to pay Teva fifty percent of the net profit of the Millipred ® product following each calendar quarter, subject to a $0.5 million quarterly minimum payment, which was set to begin on April 1, 2021. In May 2021, the Company and Teva entered into an amendment in which the net profit split will be delayed until July 1, 2021. Dr. Sol Barer is the Chairman of Cerecor’s board of directors and also serves as the Chairman of Teva’s board of directors. Possible Future Milestone Proceeds for Out-Licensed Compounds CERC-611 License Assignment In August 2019, the Company entered into an assignment of license agreement (the “Assignment Agreement”) with ES Therapeutics, LLC (“ES Therapeutics”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Armistice, which is a significant stockholder of the Company and whose chief investment officer, Steven Boyd, currently serves on the Board. Pursuant to the Assignment Agreement, the Company assigned and transferred its rights, title, interest, and obligations with respect to CERC-611 to ES Therapeutics. The Company initially licensed the compound from Eli Lilly Company (“Lilly”) in September 2016. Under the Assignment Agreement, Armistice paid the Company an upfront payment of $0.1 million. The Company recognized the payment as license and other revenue in 2019. The Assignment Agreement also provides for: (a) a $7.5 million milestone payment to the Company upon cumulative net sales of licensed products reaching $750.0 million; and (b) a $12.5 million milestone payment to the Company upon cumulative net sales of licensed products reaching $1.3 billion. The Assignment Agreement also releases the Company of obligations related to CERC-611, including the $1.3 million contingent payment to Lilly upon the first subject dosage of CERC-611 in a multiple ascending dose study and from additional potential future payments due to Lilly upon achievement of certain development and commercialization milestones. CERC-501 Sale to Janssen In August 2017, the Company sold its worldwide rights to CERC-501 to Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (“Janssen”) in exchange for initial gross proceeds of $25.0 million. There is a potential future $20.0 million regulatory milestone payment to the Company upon acceptance of an NDA for any indication. The terms of the agreement provide that Janssen will assume ongoing clinical trials and be responsible for any new development and commercialization of CERC-501. Possible Future Milestone Payments for In-Licensed Compounds General The Company is a party to license and development agreements with various third parties, which contain future milestone payments and other future payment obligations (discussed further below). The Company recognizes a liability (and related expense) for each milestone if and when such milestone is probable and can be reasonably estimated. As typical in the biotechnology industry, each milestone has its own unique risks that the Company evaluates when determining the probability of achieving each milestone and the probability of success evolves over time as the programs progress and additional information is obtained. The Company considers numerous factors when evaluating whether a given milestone is probable including (but not limited to) the regulatory pathway, development plan, ability to dedicate sufficient funding to reach a given milestone and the probability of success. CERC-002 KKC License Agreement On March 25, 2021, the Company entered into a license agreement with Kyowa Kirin Co., Ltd. (“KKC”) for exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture and commercialize CERC-002, KKC’s first-in-class fully human anti-LIGHT (TNFSF14) monoclonal antibody for all indications (the “KKC License Agreement”). The KKC License Agreement replaces the Amended and Restated Clinical Development and Option Agreement between the Company and KKC dated May 28, 2020. Under the KKC License Agreement, the Company paid KKC an upfront license fee equal to $10.0 million. The Company will also pay KKC milestone payments based on achievement of certain success-based regulatory milestones that equal, for each of three separate indications of CERC-002, mid-teen millions of dollars or less depending on the territory to which the regulatory milestone achievement relates. In addition, the Company will pay KKC (a) royalties during a country-by-country royalty term agreement equal to mid-teens percentage of the net sales of CERC-002 by the Company, (b) sales milestone payments aggregating up to $75 million tied to achievement of annual net sales targets, and (c) a double digit percentage (less than 30%) of the payments that the Company receives from sublicensing of its rights under the KKC License Agreement, subject to certain exclusions. Subject to the option described below that allows, upon exercise, KKC to develop, manufacture and commercialize CERC-002 in Japan, the Company will be responsible for the development and commercialization of CERC-002 in all indications worldwide. The Company granted KKC an option to exclude Japan from the scope of the worldwide rights granted to the Company such that, upon exercise of the option, KKC can develop, manufacture and commercialize CERC-002 in Japan. Upon exercise of the Option, KKC will be required to (a) reimburse the Company for a pre-agreed percentage of certain of its costs incurred to develop CERC-002 as a condition to KKC accessing the Company’s data that would be required to be included in an application for marketing authorization, (b) pay the Company for its services (such as transfer of data and regulatory support), (c) pay for all further development of CERC-002 in Japan and (d) pay any royalty due to the Company’s licensors on sales of CERC-002 in Japan. KKC will also have the right to purchase CERC-002 from the Company for use in Japan. No other amounts would be payable by KKC to the Company such as license fees, royalties and milestone payments. The option will expire if KKC does not exercise it within a set number of days after the FDA accepts for filing a Biologics License Application for a pre-defined indication of CERC-002. The Company recognized the upfront license fee of $10.0 million within research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and made the payment in April 2021. The Company has not recognized any liabilities related to the milestones outlined in the KKC License Agreement as of March 31, 2021. The Company will continue to monitor the milestones at each reporting period. CERC-006 Astellas License Agreement The Company has an exclusive license agreement with OSI Pharmaceuticals, LLC, an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Astellas Pharma, Inc. (“Astellas”), for the worldwide development and commercialization of the novel, second generation mTORC1/2 inhibitor (which we refer to as CERC-006). Under the terms of the license agreement, the Company paid Astellas an upfront license fee of $0.5 million and Astellas will be eligible to receive milestone payments of up to $5.5 million based upon the achievement of specified development and regulatory milestones. Upon commercialization, Astellas will be entitled to a tiered, single-digit royalty on worldwide annual net sales. Cerecor is fully responsible for the development and commercialization of the program. For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company accrued a $0.5 million milestone payment due to Astellas upon confirmation from the FDA that an initial signal finding study may proceed in the United States given the Company concluded it was probable the Company will begin such study in 2021. The Company will continue to monitor the remaining milestones at each reporting period. CERC-007 AstraZeneca License Agreement The Company has an exclusive global license to develop and commercialize a Phase 2-ready fully human, anti-IL-18 monoclonal antibody (which we refer to as CERC-007) from Medimmune Limited, a subsidiary of AstraZeneca plc (“AstraZeneca”). Up to $162 million may be due to AstraZeneca upon achievement of certain development and sales-related milestones, in addition to a tiered low double-digit royalty on global annual product sales. Cerecor is fully responsible for the development and commercialization of the program. For the year ended December 31, 2020, Cerecor recognized a $1.5 million milestone payment to AstraZeneca within research and development expenses, which was due upon initiation of the first proof-of-concept study which uses CERC-007. The Company made such payment in the first quarter of 2021. The Company will continue to monitor the remaining milestones at each reporting period. Related Party and Acquisition Related Contingent Liabilities CERC-006 Royalty Agreement with Certain Related Parties Prior to Cerecor entering into the Aevi Merger, in July 2019, Aevi entered into a royalty agreement with Mike Cola, Cerecor’s current Chief Executive Officer, Joseph J. Grano, Jr., Kathleen Jane Grano, Joseph C. Grano, The Grano Children’s Trust, Joseph C. Grano, trustee and LeoGroup Private Investment Access, LLC on behalf of Garry A. Neil, Cerecor’s current Chief Scientific Officer (collectively, the “Investors”) in exchange for a one-time aggregate payment of $2.0 million (the “Royalty Agreement”). Collectively, the Investors will be entitled to an aggregate amount equal to a low-single digit percentage of the aggregate net sales of Astellas’ second generation mTORC1/2 inhibitor, CERC-006. At any time beginning three years after the date of the first public launch of CERC-006, Cerecor may exercise, at its sole discretion, a buyout option that terminates any further obligations under the Royalty Agreement in exchange for a payment to Investors of an aggregate of 75% of the net present value of the royalty payments. A majority of the independent members of the board of directors and the audit committee of Aevi approved the Royalty Agreement. Cerecor assumed this Royalty Agreement upon closing of the Aevi Merger and it is recorded as a royalty obligation within the Company’s accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2020. Because there is a significant related party relationship between the Company and the Investors, the Company treated its obligation to make royalty payments under the Royalty Agreement as an implicit obligation to repay the funds advanced by the Investors. As the Company makes royalty payments in accordance with the Royalty Agreement, it will reduce the liability balance. At the time that such royalty payments become probable and estimable, and if such amounts exceed the liability balance, the Company will impute interest accordingly on a prospective basis based on such estimates, which would result in a corresponding increase in the liability balance. Aevi Merger Possible Future Milestone Payments A portion of the consideration for the Aevi Merger includes two future contingent development milestones worth up to an additional $6.5 million. The first milestone is the enrollment of a patient in a Phase 2 study related to CERC-002 for use in pediatric onset Crohn’s disease, CERC-006 (any indication) or CERC-007 (any indication) prior to February 3, 2022. If this milestone is met, the Company is required to make a milestone payment of $2.0 million. The second milestone is the receipt of a NDA approval for either CERC-006 or CERC-007 from the FDA on or prior to February 3, 2025. If this milestone is met, the Company is required to make a milestone payment of $4.5 million. All milestones are payable in either shares of the Company’s common stock or cash, at the election of the Company. The contingent consideration related to the development milestones will be recognized if and when such milestones are probable and can be reasonably estimated. As of the consummation of the Merger on February 3, 2020 and as of March 31, 2021, no contingent consideration related to the development milestone has been recognized. The Company will continue to monitor the development milestones at each reporting period. Ichorion Asset Acquisition Possible Future Milestone Payments In September 2018, the Company acquired Ichorion Therapeutics, Inc. including acquiring three compounds for inherited metabolic disorders known as CDGs (CERC-801, CERC-802 and CERC-803) and one other preclinical compound. Consideration for the transaction included shares of Cerecor common stock and three future contingent development milestones for the acquired compounds worth up to an additional $15.0 million. The first milestone is the first product being approved for marketing by the FDA on or prior to December 31, 2021. If this milestone is met, the Company is required to make a milestone payment of $6.0 million. The second milestone is the second product being approved for marketing by the FDA on or prior to December 31, 2021. If this milestone is met, the Company is required to make a milestone payment of $5.0 million. The third milestone is a protide molecule being approved by the FDA on or prior to December 31, 2023. If this milestone is met, the Company is required to make a milestone payment of $4.0 million. All milestones are payable in either shares of the Company’s common stock or cash, at the election of the Company. |
Basis of Presentation and Sig_2
Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Any reference in these notes to applicable guidance is meant to refer to the authoritative GAAP as found in the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) and Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”) of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2020 has been derived from audited financial statements at that date. The interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may occur for the full fiscal year. Certain information and footnote disclosure normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to instructions, rules, and regulations prescribed by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The Company believes that the disclosures provided herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading when these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are read in conjunction with the December 31, 2020 audited consolidated financial statements. Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts in the following tables are in thousands except share and per share amounts. |
Aytu Divestiture (Tables)
Aytu Divestiture (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | |
Summary of Liabilities of Discontinued Operations | The following tables summarizes the liabilities of the discontinued operations as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (in thousands): March 31, December 31, 2021 2020 Liabilities Current liabilities: Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 209 $ 1,342 Total current liabilities of discontinued operations $ 209 $ 1,342 Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Product revenue, net $ (5) $ (717) Operating expenses: Sales and marketing 101 — Total operating expenses 101 — Other income: Change in value of Guarantee — 1,755 Total other income — 1,755 (Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax $ (106) $ 1,038 There were no non-cash operating items from discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and no non-cash investing items from the discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. The significant non-cash operating item from the discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2020 is contained below (in thousands). Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Change in value of Guarantee — $ (1,755) |
Net Loss Per Share (Tables)
Net Loss Per Share (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of the Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share of Common Stock | The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net (loss) income per share of common stock and preferred stock for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts): Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Common stock Preferred stock Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Numerator: Allocation of undistributed net loss $ (28,548) $ (99) $ (2,026) $ (7) Denominator: Weighted average shares 88,576,559 88,576,559 1,257,143 1,257,143 Basic and diluted net loss per share $ (0.32) $ (0.00) $ (1.61) $ (0.01) Three Months Ended March 31, 2020 Common stock Preferred stock Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Continuing Operations Discontinued Operations Numerator: Allocation of undistributed net loss $ (19,205) $ 900 $ (2,950) $ 138 Denominator: Weighted average shares 53,934,760 53,934,760 1,657,143 1,657,143 Basic and diluted net loss per share $ (0.36) $ 0.02 $ (1.78) $ 0.08 |
Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded From Computation of Diluted Weighted Shares Outstanding | The following outstanding securities have been excluded from the computation of diluted weighted shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, as they could have been anti-dilutive: Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Stock options 12,944,891 7,712,680 Warrants on common stock 1 4,002,380 4,024,708 Restricted Stock Units 155,833 267,500 Underwriters’ unit purchase option — 40,000 |
Fair Value Measurements (Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities That Are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | The following table presents, for each of the fair value hierarchy levels required under ASC 820, the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands): March 31, 2021 Fair Value Measurements Using Quoted prices in Significant other Significant active markets for observable unobservable identical assets inputs inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Investments in money market funds* $ 37,008 $ — $ — December 31, 2020 Fair Value Measurements Using Quoted prices in Significant other Significant active markets for observable unobservable identical assets inputs inputs (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Assets Investments in money market funds* $ 17,503 $ — $ — *Investments in money market funds are reflected in cash and cash equivalents on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. |
Accrued Expenses and Other Cu_2
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 consisted of the following (in thousands): As of March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Research and development $ 7,393 $ 4,939 Compensation and benefits 1,697 3,119 General and administrative 966 771 Sales and marketing 93 31 Sales returns and allowances 3,630 1,794 Medicaid rebates 83 119 Lease liability, current 357 426 Other 19 111 Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 14,238 $ 11,310 |
Capital Structure (Tables)
Capital Structure (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
CAPITAL STRUCTURE [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Outstanding Common Stock Warrants | At March 31, 2021, the following common stock warrants were outstanding: Number of shares Exercise price Expiration underlying warrants per share date 2,380 $ 8.68 May 2022 4,000,000 $ 12.50 June 2024 1,676,923 $ 0.001 — 5,679,303 |
Stock Based Compensation (Table
Stock Based Compensation (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense | The amount of stock-based compensation expense recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Research and development $ 298 $ 382 General and administrative 1,045 680 Sales and marketing 105 55 Total stock-based compensation $ 1,448 $ 1,117 |
Summary of Option Activity | A summary of option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 is as follows: Options Outstanding Number of shares Weighted average exercise price per share Weighted average grant date fair value per share Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) Balance at December 31, 2020 8,830,674 $ 3.95 $ 2.36 7.7 Granted 3,467,817 $ 3.35 $ 2.22 Exercised (128,800) $ 1.34 $ 1.00 Forfeited (224,800) $ 3.77 $ 2.40 Balance at March 31, 2021 11,944,891 $ 3.81 $ 2.34 8.2 Exercisable at March 31, 2021 3,914,889 $ 4.39 $ 2.53 6.0 The following table summarizes the Company’s market-based option activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 (in thousands except, for share amounts): Options Outstanding Number of shares Weighted average exercise price per share Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) Aggregate intrinsic value (1) Balance at December 31, 2020 1,000,000 $ 3.29 9.5 $ 65 Granted — $ — Balance at March 31, 2021 1,000,000 $ 3.29 9.2 $ — Exercisable at March 31, 2021 1,000,000 $ 255 |
Schedule of Fair Value Assumptions for Options | The following table shows the assumptions used to compute stock-based compensation expense for stock options with service-based vesting conditions granted under the Black-Scholes valuation model for the three months ended March 31, 2021: Service-based options Expected annual dividend yield —% Expected stock price volatility 73.0% - 75.6% Expected term of option (in years) 5.0 - 6.25 Risk-free interest rate 0.36% - 1.12% |
Nonvested Restricted Stock Shares Activity | The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock unit (“RSU”) activity for the three months ended March 31, 2021: RSUs Outstanding Number of shares Weighted average grant date fair value Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2020 155,833 $ 4.91 Vested — Unvested RSUs at March 31, 2021 155,833 $ 4.91 |
Leases (Tables)
Leases (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Assets and Liabilities Lessee | Supplemental balance sheet information related to the leased property is as follows (in thousands): As of March 31, 2021 December 31, 2020 Property and equipment, net $ 846 $ 917 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities $ 357 $ 426 Other long-term liabilities 1,018 1,038 Total operating lease liabilities $ 1,375 $ 1,464 |
Lease, Cost | The components of lease expense for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 2020 Operating lease cost* $ 95 $ 55 |
Lessee, Operating Lease, Liability, Maturity | The following table shows a maturity analysis of the operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2021 (in thousands): Undiscounted Cash Flows April 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 $ 314 2022 174 2023 178 2024 183 2025 187 2026 192 Thereafter 621 Total lease payments $ 1,849 Less implied interest (474) Total $ 1,375 |
Business (Details)
Business (Details) $ in Thousands | Jun. 11, 2020USD ($)shares | Jan. 31, 2021USD ($)shares | Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)product | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | shares | 13,971,889 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 38,292 | $ 5,659 | $ 18,919 | ||
Net loss | (30,680) | (21,117) | |||
Net cash used in operating activities | (18,316) | $ (5,739) | |||
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings | $ (208,470) | $ (177,790) | |||
Warrant | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | shares | 1,676,923 | ||||
Underwritten Public Offering | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | shares | 15,180,000 | 13,971,889 | |||
Net proceeds | $ 35,400 | $ 37,700 | |||
Neurological Clinical And Preclinical Stage Compounds | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Number of products in development | product | 2 | ||||
Clinical Stage | |||||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | |||||
Number of products in development | product | 4 |
Aytu Divestiture - Narrative (D
Aytu Divestiture - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | May 06, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2019 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Oct. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Jan. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Remaining contingent consideration | $ 7.3 | ||||||
Deerfield Obligation | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Contingent consideration paid | $ 3.2 | ||||||
Periodic payment | $ 0.1 | ||||||
Deerfield Obligation | AYTU | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Debt repayment | $ 15 | ||||||
Remaining contingent consideration | $ 9.3 | ||||||
AYTU | Maximum | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Duration of monthly commercial operation payments | 18 months | ||||||
AYTU | Maximum | Subsequent Event | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Additional duration of monthly commercial operation payments | 2 months | ||||||
AYTU | Convertible Preferred Stock | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Investment (in shares) | 9.8 | ||||||
Pediatric Portfolio | Deerfield Obligation | AYTU | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Future aggregate deferred payments | 12.5 | ||||||
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Pediatric Portfolio | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Proceeds from sale of assets | $ 4.5 | ||||||
Sales returns disposed of | 0.8 | ||||||
Sales return reserve | $ 0.2 | ||||||
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Pediatric Portfolio | Maximum | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Sales returns disposed of | 2.8 | ||||||
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | Pediatric Portfolio | Minimum | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Sales returns disposed of | $ 2 |
Aytu Divestiture - Summary of L
Aytu Divestiture - Summary of Liabilities of the Discontinued Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Total current liabilities of discontinued operations | $ 209 | $ 1,341 |
Pediatric Portfolio | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | ||
Current liabilities: | ||
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 209 | 1,342 |
Total current liabilities of discontinued operations | $ 209 | $ 1,342 |
Aytu Divestiture - Summary of I
Aytu Divestiture - Summary of Income Statement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Other income: | ||
Change in value of Guarantee | $ 0 | $ 1,755 |
Pediatric Portfolio | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | ||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||
Product revenue, net | (5) | (717) |
Operating expenses: | ||
Sales and marketing | 101 | 0 |
Total operating expenses | 101 | 0 |
Other income: | ||
Change in value of Guarantee | 0 | 1,755 |
Total other income | 0 | 1,755 |
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax | $ (106) | $ 1,038 |
Aytu Divestiture - Summary of C
Aytu Divestiture - Summary of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||
Change in value of Guarantee | $ 0 | $ (1,755) |
Pediatric Portfolio | Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale | ||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | ||
Change in value of Guarantee | $ 0 | $ (1,755) |
Revenue (Details)
Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Apr. 01, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | $ 473 | $ 2,754 | |
Period before expiration to be considered as inventory | 6 months | ||
Allowance for returns | $ 2,900 | ||
Millipred | Teva | Subsequent Event | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Percent of net profit for installment payments | 50.00% | ||
Installment payment | $ 500 | ||
Product Revenue | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Total revenue | $ 473 | $ 2,754 | |
Sales Revenue | Customer Concentration Risk | Major Customer Number One | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk percentage | 67.00% | ||
Sales Revenue | Customer Concentration Risk | Major Customer Number Two | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk percentage | 18.00% | ||
Sales Revenue | Customer Concentration Risk | Major Customer Number Three | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk percentage | 15.00% |
Net Loss Per Share - Narrative
Net Loss Per Share - Narrative (Details) | Dec. 27, 2018 | Dec. 26, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2021class_of_stockshares | Mar. 31, 2020shares | Dec. 31, 2018shares |
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Number of classes of stock outstanding | class_of_stock | 2 | |||||
Preferred Stock | ||||||
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Conversion to common stock (in shares) | (1,600,000) | |||||
Common Stock | ||||||
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Conversion to common stock (in shares) | 6,285,715 | 8,000,000 | 14,285,715 | |||
Series B Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | ||||||
Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Preferred stock conversion ratio | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | ||
Shares converted (in shares) | 1,257,143 | 1,600,000 |
Net Loss Per Share - Schedule o
Net Loss Per Share - Schedule of Net Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Common stock | ||
Numerator: | ||
Allocation of undistributed net (loss) income, continuing operations | $ (28,548) | $ (19,205) |
Allocation of undistributed net (loss) income, discontinued operations | $ (99) | $ 900 |
Denominator: | ||
Weighted average shares, basic (in shares) | 88,576,559 | 53,934,760 |
Weighted average shares, diluted (in shares) | 88,576,559 | 53,934,760 |
Basic net loss per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ (0.32) | $ (0.36) |
Basic net loss per share, discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | 0 | 0.02 |
Diluted net loss per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share) | (0.32) | (0.36) |
Diluted net loss per share, discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0.02 |
Preferred Stock | ||
Numerator: | ||
Allocation of undistributed net (loss) income, continuing operations | $ (2,026) | $ (2,950) |
Allocation of undistributed net (loss) income, discontinued operations | $ (7) | $ 138 |
Denominator: | ||
Weighted average shares, basic (in shares) | 1,257,143 | 1,657,143 |
Weighted average shares, diluted (in shares) | 1,257,143 | 1,657,143 |
Basic net loss per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share) | $ (1.61) | $ (1.78) |
Basic net loss per share, discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | (0.01) | 0.08 |
Diluted net loss per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share) | (1.61) | (1.78) |
Diluted net loss per share, discontinued operations (in dollars per share) | $ (0.01) | $ 0.08 |
Net Loss Per Share - Anti-dilut
Net Loss Per Share - Anti-dilutive Securities (Details) - shares | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Jan. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Anti-dilutive securities | ||||
Number of shares available under warrant (in shares) | 4,000,000 | |||
Nantahala | ||||
Anti-dilutive securities | ||||
Number of shares available under warrant (in shares) | 1,676,923 | |||
Stock options | ||||
Anti-dilutive securities | ||||
Anti- dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted weighted shares outstanding (in shares) | 12,944,891 | 7,712,680 | ||
Warrants on common stock | ||||
Anti-dilutive securities | ||||
Anti- dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted weighted shares outstanding (in shares) | 4,002,380 | 4,024,708 | ||
Restricted Stock Units | ||||
Anti-dilutive securities | ||||
Anti- dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted weighted shares outstanding (in shares) | 155,833 | 267,500 | ||
Underwriters’ unit purchase option | ||||
Anti-dilutive securities | ||||
Anti- dilutive securities excluded from the computation of diluted weighted shares outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 40,000 |
Asset Acquisition (Details)
Asset Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions | Feb. 03, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 |
Aevi | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Forgiveness of loan | $ 4.1 | |
Aevi | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Consideration transferred, shares issued | $ 15.5 | |
Shares issued (in shares) | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Contingent consideration | $ 6.5 | $ 6.5 |
Transaction costs | 1.5 | |
Fair value of asset acquisition | 25.5 | |
Fair value assigned to intangible asset at purchase | 24 | |
Cash acquired | 0.3 | |
Aevi | Assembled Workforce | ||
Business Acquisition [Line Items] | ||
Intangible assets acquired | $ 0.9 | |
Useful life | 2 years |
Fair Value Measurements - Sched
Fair Value Measurements - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities that are Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - Recurring basis - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in money market funds | $ 37,008 | $ 17,503 |
Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in money market funds | 0 | 0 |
Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investments in money market funds | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Fair Value Measurements - Narra
Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)change | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)change | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Number of changes in valuation techniques | change | 0 | 0 |
Amount of transfers of assets from level 1 to level 2 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Amount of transfers of assets from level 2 to level 1 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Accrued Expenses and Other Cu_3
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract] | ||
Research and development | $ 7,393 | $ 4,939 |
Compensation and benefits | 1,697 | 3,119 |
General and administrative | 966 | 771 |
Sales and marketing | 93 | 31 |
Sales returns and allowances | 3,630 | 1,794 |
Medicaid rebates | 83 | 119 |
Lease liability, current | 357 | 426 |
Other | 19 | 111 |
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 14,238 | $ 11,310 |
Accrued Expenses and Other Cu_4
Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021USD ($) | |
Accrued Liabilities and Other Liabilities [Abstract] | |
Research and development expense | $ 2.5 |
Period before expiration to be considered as inventory | 6 months |
Capital Structure - Narrative (
Capital Structure - Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Jun. 11, 2020USD ($)shares | Mar. 17, 2020USD ($)shares | Feb. 06, 2020USD ($)shares | Feb. 03, 2020shares | Dec. 27, 2018$ / sharesshares | Dec. 26, 2018shares | Apr. 30, 2021shares | Jan. 31, 2021USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Dec. 31, 2018$ / sharesshares | Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)class_of_stock$ / sharesshares | Mar. 31, 2020shares | Dec. 31, 2018USD ($)$ / sharesshares | Dec. 31, 2020$ / sharesshares |
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Number of classes of stock authorized to issue | class_of_stock | 2 | ||||||||||||
Number of shares of capital stock authorized to issue (in shares) | 205,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 200,000,000 | 200,000,000 | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | |||||||||||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, par value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | |||||||||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | 13,971,889 | ||||||||||||
Number of shares available under warrant (in shares) | 4,000,000 | 4,000,000 | |||||||||||
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.001 | $ 12.50 | $ 12.50 | ||||||||||
Percent ownership threshold | 9.99% | ||||||||||||
Issuance of warrant, component of additional paid-in capital | $ | $ 4.4 | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from warrant exercises | $ | $ 5.7 | ||||||||||||
Warrants outstanding term | 5 years 6 months | 5 years 6 months | |||||||||||
Aevi | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Shares issued (in shares) | 3,900,000 | 3,900,000 | |||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Conversion to common stock (in shares) | 6,285,715 | 8,000,000 | 14,285,715 | ||||||||||
Common Stock | Subsequent Event | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Conversion to common stock (in shares) | 6,285,715 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Conversion to common stock (in shares) | (1,600,000) | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 2,857,143 | ||||||||||||
Preferred stock conversion ratio | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 | |||||||||
Shares converted (in shares) | 1,257,143 | 1,600,000 | |||||||||||
Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | Subsequent Event | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Shares converted (in shares) | 1,257,143 | ||||||||||||
Nantahala Capital Management LLC | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Percentage of ownership | 5.00% | ||||||||||||
Nantahala | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Number of shares available under warrant (in shares) | 1,676,923 | ||||||||||||
Warrant | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | 1,676,923 | ||||||||||||
Underwritten Public Offering | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | 15,180,000 | 13,971,889 | |||||||||||
Net proceeds | $ | $ 35.4 | $ 37.7 | |||||||||||
Underwritten Public Offering | Armistice | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | 2,000,000 | 2,500,000 | |||||||||||
Underwritten Public Offering | Nantahala | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | 1,400,000 | ||||||||||||
Purchase price (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 2.599 | ||||||||||||
Underwritten Public Offering | Officers | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | 110,000 | ||||||||||||
Armistice Purchase Agreement | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | 1,951,219 | ||||||||||||
Net proceeds | $ | $ 3.9 | ||||||||||||
Registered Direct Offering | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | 1,306,282 | ||||||||||||
Net proceeds | $ | $ 5.1 | ||||||||||||
Registered Direct Offering | Armistice | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Sale of stock (in shares) | 1,256,282 | ||||||||||||
Private Placement | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Number of shares available under warrant (in shares) | 14,285,714 | ||||||||||||
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.40 | ||||||||||||
Private Placement | Preferred Stock | Series B Preferred Stock | |||||||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||||||
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 2,857,143 | 2,857,143 | |||||||||||
Preferred stock, par value per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 2 |
Capital Structure - Warrants (D
Capital Structure - Warrants (Details) - $ / shares | Mar. 31, 2021 | Jan. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2018 |
Common Stock Warrants | |||
Number of shares available under warrant (in shares) | 4,000,000 | ||
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 12.50 | |
Common Stock | |||
Common Stock Warrants | |||
Number of shares available under warrant (in shares) | 5,679,303 | ||
Common Stock Warrants Expiration May 2022 | Common Stock | |||
Common Stock Warrants | |||
Number of shares available under warrant (in shares) | 2,380 | ||
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 8.68 | ||
Common Stock Warrants Expiration Date Of June 2024 | Common Stock | |||
Common Stock Warrants | |||
Number of shares available under warrant (in shares) | 4,000,000 | ||
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 12.50 | ||
Common Stock Warrants No Expiration | Common Stock | |||
Common Stock Warrants | |||
Number of shares available under warrant (in shares) | 1,676,923 | ||
Exercise price per share (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 |
Stock Based Compensation - Narr
Stock Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | Jan. 01, 2021 | May 18, 2016 | Apr. 05, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | May 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Annual share reserve increase | 4.00% | ||||||||||
Total stock-based compensation | $ 1,448,000 | $ 1,117,000 | |||||||||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Common stock remaining for future issuance (in shares) | 1,925,308 | 1,925,308 | |||||||||
Purchase price of common stock, percentage | 85.00% | ||||||||||
Maximum portion of earning an employee may contribute to the ESPP Plan | 15.00% | ||||||||||
Maximum annual amount of fair market value of the company's common stock that a participant may accrue the rights to purchase | $ 25,000 | ||||||||||
Shares of common stock for future issuance (in shares) | 500,000 | ||||||||||
Automatic increase to shares authorized as percentage of outstanding stock at end of preceding year | 1.00% | ||||||||||
Increase in shares available (in shares) | 500,000 | ||||||||||
Service Based Options | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Granted (in shares) | 3,467,817 | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation on service-based vesting conditions | $ 2,700,000 | ||||||||||
Outstanding intrinsic value | $ 1,600,000 | 1,600,000 | |||||||||
Exercisable aggregate intrinsic value | $ 700,000 | $ 700,000 | |||||||||
Options vested (in shares) | 1,137,239 | ||||||||||
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 3.96 | $ 3.96 | |||||||||
Fair value of options vested in period | $ 2,800,000 | ||||||||||
Total stock-based compensation | 1,300,000 | ||||||||||
Compensation not yet recognized | $ 16,100,000 | $ 16,100,000 | |||||||||
Period for recognition | 3 years 1 month 6 days | ||||||||||
Service Based Options | Executive Officer | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Granted (in shares) | 500,000 | ||||||||||
Service Based Options | Chief Executive Officer | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Annual base salary | $ 35,568 | ||||||||||
Market Based Options | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Granted (in shares) | 0 | ||||||||||
Exercisable aggregate intrinsic value | $ 255,000 | $ 255,000 | |||||||||
Total stock-based compensation | $ 100,000 | ||||||||||
Market Based Options | Chairman of the Board | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Granted (in shares) | 1,000,000 | ||||||||||
Market Based Options | Chairman of the Board | Tranche One | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Options vested (in shares) | 500,000 | ||||||||||
Options vested, exercise price (in dollars per share) | $ 2.51 | ||||||||||
Market Based Options | Chairman of the Board | Tranche Two | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Options vested (in shares) | 250,000 | 250,000 | |||||||||
Premium on stock price, threshold percentage | 50.00% | 50.00% | |||||||||
Market Based Options | Chairman of the Board | Tranche Three | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Options vested (in shares) | 250,000 | 250,000 | |||||||||
Premium on stock price, threshold percentage | 75.00% | 75.00% | |||||||||
Restricted Stock Awards | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Award vesting period | 4 years | ||||||||||
Total stock-based compensation | $ 6,000 | ||||||||||
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Total stock-based compensation | $ 34,000 | ||||||||||
2016 Plan | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Increase in number of shares reserved for issuance (in shares) | 600,000 | 1,400,000 | |||||||||
Common stock remaining for future issuance (in shares) | 464,476 | 2,728,771 | 2,728,771 | ||||||||
2016 Plan | Equity Option | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Award expiration period | 10 years | ||||||||||
2016 Plan | Equity Option | Minimum | Director | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Award vesting period | 1 year | ||||||||||
2016 Plan | Equity Option | Minimum | Employee | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Award vesting period | 3 years | ||||||||||
2016 Plan | Equity Option | Maximum | Director | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Award vesting period | 3 years | ||||||||||
2016 Plan | Equity Option | Maximum | Employee | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Award vesting period | 4 years | ||||||||||
2016 Second Amended Plan | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Increase in number of shares reserved for issuance (in shares) | 850,000 | ||||||||||
2016 Third Amended Plan | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Increase in number of shares reserved for issuance (in shares) | 2,014,400 |
Stock Based Compensation - Stoc
Stock Based Compensation - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Total stock-based compensation | $ 1,448 | $ 1,117 |
Research and development | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Total stock-based compensation | 298 | 382 |
General and administrative | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Total stock-based compensation | 1,045 | 680 |
Sales and marketing | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Total stock-based compensation | $ 105 | $ 55 |
Stock Based Compensation - St_2
Stock Based Compensation - Stock Options With Service-based Vesting Conditions (Details) - Service Based Options | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021$ / sharesshares | Dec. 31, 2020$ / sharesshares | |
Number of shares | ||
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) | shares | 8,830,674 | |
Granted (in shares) | shares | 3,467,817 | |
Options exercises in period (in shares) | shares | (128,800) | |
Forfeitures (in shares) | shares | (224,800) | |
Balance, ending of period (in shares) | shares | 11,944,891 | 8,830,674 |
Exercisable (in shares) | shares | 3,914,889 | |
Weighted average exercise price per share | ||
Beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ 3.95 | |
Granted (in dollars per share) | 3.35 | |
Exercised (in dollars per share) | 1.34 | |
Forfeitures (in dollars per share) | 3.77 | |
Ending of period (in dollars per share) | 3.81 | $ 3.95 |
Exercisable (in dollars per share) | 4.39 | |
Option Activity, Fair value of options granted | ||
Beginning of period (in dollars per share) | 2.36 | |
Granted (in dollars per share) | 2.22 | |
Exercised (in dollars per share) | 1 | |
Forfeited (in dollars per share) | 2.40 | |
End of period (in dollars per share) | 2.34 | $ 2.36 |
Exercisable (in dollars per share) | $ 2.53 | |
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) | ||
Balance | 8 years 2 months 12 days | 7 years 8 months 12 days |
Exercisable | 6 years |
Stock Based Compensation - St_3
Stock Based Compensation - Stock-based Compensation Assumptions (Details) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected term of option (in years) | 5 years 6 months | |
Service Based Options | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected annual dividend yield | 0.00% | |
Service Based Options | Minimum | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected stock price volatility | 73.00% | |
Expected term of option (in years) | 5 years | |
Risk-free interest rate | 0.36% | |
Service Based Options | Maximum | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected stock price volatility | 75.60% | |
Expected term of option (in years) | 6 years 3 months | |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.12% |
Stock Based Compensation - St_4
Stock Based Compensation - Stock Options With Company's Market-based Option Activity (Details) - Market Based Options - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Number of shares | |||
Balance, beginning of period (in shares) | 1,000,000 | ||
Granted (in shares) | 0 | ||
Balance, ending of period (in shares) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | |
Exercisable (in shares) | 1,000,000 | ||
Weighted average exercise price per share | |||
Beginning of period (in dollars per share) | $ 3.29 | ||
Granted (in dollars per share) | 0 | ||
Ending of period (in dollars per share) | $ 3.29 | $ 3.29 | |
Weighted average remaining contractual term (in years) | |||
Balance | 9 years 2 months 12 days | 9 years 6 months | |
Aggregate intrinsic value | |||
Aggregate intrinsic value | $ 65 | $ 0 | |
Exercisable aggregate intrinsic value | $ 255 |
Stock Based Compensation - Rest
Stock Based Compensation - Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted Stock Awards | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021$ / sharesshares | |
Restricted Stock Award, Number of Shares | |
Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2020 (in shares) | shares | 155,833 |
Vested (in shares) | shares | 0 |
Unvested RSUs at March 31, 2021 (in shares) | shares | 155,833 |
Weighted average grant date fair value | |
Unvested RSUs at December 31, 2020 (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 4.91 |
Vested (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | |
Unvested RSUs at March 31, 2021 (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 4.91 |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Income tax benefit | $ (11) | $ 2,157 |
Leases - Narrative (Details)
Leases - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)renewal_optioncontract | |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |
Number of contracts | contract | 2 |
Remaining lease team | 7 years 8 months 12 days |
Discount rate | 7.40% |
Building | Maryland | |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |
Annual base rent | $ 161,671 |
Annual rent increase | 2.50% |
Rent abatement period | 12 months |
Lease term of contract | 10 years |
Number of renewal options | renewal_option | 2 |
Renewal term | 5 years |
Building | Pennsylvania | |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |
Annual base rent | $ 280,185 |
Leases - Assets and Liabilities
Leases - Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] | Property and equipment, net | Property and equipment, net |
Property and equipment, net | $ 846 | $ 917 |
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $ 357 | $ 426 |
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] | Other long-term liabilities | Other long-term liabilities |
Other long-term liabilities | $ 1,018 | $ 1,038 |
Total operating lease liabilities | $ 1,375 | $ 1,464 |
Leases - Lease Cost (Details)
Leases - Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease cost | $ 95 | $ 55 |
Leases - Lease Maturity (Detail
Leases - Lease Maturity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
April 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 | $ 314 | |
2022 | 174 | |
2023 | 178 | |
2024 | 183 | |
2025 | 187 | |
2026 | 192 | |
Thereafter | 621 | |
Total lease payments | 1,849 | |
Less implied interest | (474) | |
Operating lease liability | $ 1,375 | $ 1,464 |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) | Apr. 01, 2021USD ($) | Mar. 25, 2021USD ($) | Feb. 03, 2020USD ($)milestone | Aug. 31, 2019USD ($) | Jul. 31, 2019USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2018USD ($)therapy | Aug. 31, 2017USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2021USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2020USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2018unit$ / shares | Apr. 30, 2021USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023USD ($) |
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ 473,000 | $ 2,754,000 | |||||||||||||
Potential future regulatory milestone | $ 20,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Payment received | $ 2,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Period after public launch to terminate agreement | 3 years | ||||||||||||||
Percentage of net present value of royalty payments | 75.00% | ||||||||||||||
Aevi | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Milestone payment | 0 | ||||||||||||||
Aevi | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Number of milestones | milestone | 2 | ||||||||||||||
Contingent consideration | $ 6,500,000 | $ 6,500,000 | |||||||||||||
Aevi | Milestone One | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Contingent consideration | 2,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Aevi | Milestone Two | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Contingent consideration | $ 4,500,000 | ||||||||||||||
Ichorion | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Number of milestones | milestone | 3 | ||||||||||||||
Contingent consideration | $ 15,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Milestone payment | 0 | ||||||||||||||
Ichorion | Milestone One | Forecast | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Milestone payment | $ 6,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Ichorion | Milestone Two | Forecast | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Milestone payment | $ 5,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Ichorion | Milestone Three | Forecast | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Milestone payment | $ 4,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Millipred | Teva | Subsequent Event | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Semi-annual license payment | $ 75,000 | ||||||||||||||
Percent of net profit for installment payments | 50.00% | ||||||||||||||
Installment payment | $ 500,000 | ||||||||||||||
CERC-611 | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Potential milestone payment | $ 7,500,000 | ||||||||||||||
Potential milestone revenue threshold | 750,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Potential milestone payment two | 12,500,000 | ||||||||||||||
Potential milestone revenue threshold two | 1,300,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
License obligations | $ 1,300,000 | ||||||||||||||
CERC-611 | Armistice | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Revenue from related parties | $ 100,000 | ||||||||||||||
License | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ 25,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
CERC-002 KKC License Agreement | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Potential milestone payment | $ 75,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
License agreement fees | $ 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | |||||||||||||
Percent of payments received from sublicensing | 30.00% | ||||||||||||||
CERC-006 Astellas License Agreement | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Potential milestone payment | 5,500,000 | ||||||||||||||
License agreement fees | 500,000 | ||||||||||||||
Milestone payment recognized | 500,000 | ||||||||||||||
CERC-007 AstraZeneca License Agreement | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Potential milestone payment | $ 162,000,000 | ||||||||||||||
Milestone payment recognized | $ 1,500,000 | ||||||||||||||
CERC-801, CERC-802, and CERC-803 | Ichorion | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Number of preclinical therapies | therapy | 3 | ||||||||||||||
CERC-913 | Ichorion | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Number of preclinical therapies | therapy | 1 | ||||||||||||||
TRIS Pharma | Karbinal Agreement | |||||||||||||||
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||||||
Minimum quantity required | unit | 70,000 | ||||||||||||||
Make whole payment per unit (in dollars per share) | $ / shares | $ 30 |