Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, ClearPoint Neuro (Canada) Inc. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

 

Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash and cash equivalents include all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less.

 

Inventory

 

Inventory is carried at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out method) or net realizable value. Items in inventory relate predominantly to the Company’s ClearPoint system. Software license inventory related to ClearPoint systems undergoing on-site customer evaluation is included in inventory in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. All other software license inventory is classified as a non-current asset. The Company periodically reviews its inventory for obsolete items and provides a reserve upon identification of potential obsolete items.

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are recorded at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, principally five to seven years. Leasehold improvements are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the term of the related lease.

 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company periodically evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets (finite-lived intangible assets and property and equipment). Whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be fully recoverable, the expected undiscounted future cash flows are compared to the net book value of the related assets. If the net book value of the related assets were to exceed the undiscounted expected future cash flows of the assets, the carrying amount would be reduced to the present value of the expected future cash flows and an impairment loss would be recognized. The Company has not recorded any impairment losses for the years ended December 31, 2019 or 2018.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

Effective January 1, 2018, the Company adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which, with subsequent amendments thereto, created a new Topic 606 within the Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). Topic 606 is principle-based and provides a five-step model to determine when and how revenue is recognized. The core principle is that an entity should recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. Prior to adoption, the Company assessed the impact of Topic 606 and determined that adoption would not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements. The Company adopted Topic 606 in conformity with its provisions on January 1, 2018 under the modified retrospective method.

 

The Company’s revenues are comprised primarily of: (1) product revenues resulting from the sale of functional neurological products, and drug delivery and biologic products; (2) product revenues resulting from the sale of ClearPoint capital equipment; (3) revenues resulting from the rental, service, installation, training and shipping related to ClearPoint capital equipment; and (4) clinical case support revenues in connection with customer-sponsored clinical trials. The Company recognizes revenue when control of the Company’s products and services is transferred to its customers in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to receive from its customers in exchange for those products and services. This process involves identifying the contract with a customer, determining the performance obligations in the contract, determining the contract price, allocating the contract price to the distinct performance obligations in the contract, and recognizing revenue when the performance obligations have been satisfied. A performance obligation is considered distinct from other obligations in a contract when it provides a benefit to the customer either on its own or together with other resources that are readily available to the customer and is separately identified in the contract. The Company considers a performance obligation satisfied once it has transferred control of a good or service to the customer, meaning the customer has the ability to use and obtain the benefit of the good or service. The Company recognizes revenue for satisfied performance obligations only when it determines there are no uncertainties regarding payment terms or transfer of control.

 

Lines of Business; Timing of Revenue Recognition

 

Functional neurosurgery product, biologics and drug delivery systems product, and therapy product sales: Revenues from the sale of functional neurosurgery products (consisting of disposable products sold commercially and related to cases utilizing the Company’s ClearPoint system), biologics and drug delivery systems (consisting primarily of disposable products related to customer-sponsored clinical trials utilizing the ClearPoint system), and therapy products (consisting primarily of disposable laser-related products used in non-neurosurgical procedures are generally based on customer purchase orders, the predominance of which require delivery within one week of the order having been placed, and are recognized at the point in time of delivery to the customer, which is the point at which legal title, and risks and rewards of ownership, along with physical possession, transfer to the customer.

 

Capital equipment sales

 

o Capital equipment sales preceded by evaluation periods: The predominance of capital equipment sales (consisting of integrated computer hardware and software that are integral components of the Company’s ClearPoint system) are preceded by customer evaluation periods of generally 90 days. During these evaluation periods, installation of, and training of customer personnel on, the systems have been completed and the systems have been in operation. Accordingly, revenue from capital equipment sales following such evaluation periods is recognized at the point in time that the Company is in receipt of an executed purchase agreement or purchase order.

 

o Capital equipment sales not preceded by evaluation periods: Revenue from sales of capital equipment not having been preceded by an evaluation period is recognized at the point in time that the equipment has been delivered to the customer.

 

For both types of capital equipment sales described above, the Company’s determination of the point in time at which to recognize revenue represents that point at which the customer has legal title, physical possession, and the risks and rewards of ownership, and the Company has a present right to payment.

 

Functional neurosurgery and related services: Revenues from functional neurosurgery and related services are recognized over the period of time such services are rendered.

 

Biologics and drug delivery services

 

o Outsourced recruitment and/or designation of a clinical services liaison between Company and its customer: The Company recognizes revenue at the point in time that the liaison is either recruited or designated, which is the point at which the customer is able to direct, and obtain benefit from, use of the liaison. The Company made this determination based on the decision made by the customer to outsource this function to the Company, rather than to incur its own recruiting costs. Upon such recruitment or designation, the liaison becomes the customer’s outsourced clinical support services coordinator.

 

o Outsourced technical clinical support of cases performed pursuant to customer-sponsored clinical trials:

 

Service Access Fees: For contracts in which the Company receives a periodic fixed fee, irrespective of the number of cases attended by Company personnel during such periods, revenue is recognized ratably over the period covered by such fees. A time-elapsed output method is used for such fees because the Company transfers control evenly by providing a stand-ready service.

 

Procedure-Based Fees: The Company recognizes revenue at the point in time a case is attended by Company personnel.

 

o Therapy services: The Company recognizes revenue for such services at the point in time that the performance obligation has been satisfied.

 

Capital equipment-related services

 

o Rental and equipment service: Revenue from rental of ClearPoint capital equipment is recognized ratably on a monthly basis over the term of the rental agreement, which is less than one year. Revenue from service of ClearPoint capital equipment previously sold to customers is based on agreements with terms ranging from one to three years and revenue is recognized ratably on a monthly basis over the term of the service agreement. A time-elapsed output method is used for rental and service revenues because the Company transfers control evenly by providing a stand-ready service.

 

o Installation, training and shipping: Consistent with the Company’s recognition of revenue for capital equipment sales as described above, fees for installation, training and shipping in connection with sales of capital equipment that have been preceded by customer evaluation periods are recognized as revenue at the point in time the Company is in receipt of an executed purchase order for the equipment. Installation, training and shipping fees related to capital equipment sales not having been preceded by an evaluation period are recognized as revenue at the point in time that the related services are performed.

 

The Company operates in one industry segment, and substantially all its sales are to U.S.-based customers.

 

Payment terms under contracts with customers generally are in a range of 30-60 days after the customers’ receipt of the Company’s invoices.

 

The Company provides a one-year warranty on its functional neurosurgery products, biologics and drug delivery systems products, and capital equipment products that are not otherwise covered by a third-party manufacturer’s warranty. The Company’s contracts with customers do not provide for a right of return other than for product defects.

 

See Note 3 for additional information regarding revenue recognition.

 

Research and Development Costs

 

Costs related to research, design and development of products are charged to research and development expense as incurred.

 

Income Taxes

 

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the consolidated financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective income tax bases. Such assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income or loss in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect of a change in tax rates is recognized in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company provides a valuation allowance against net deferred income tax assets unless, based upon available evidence, it is more likely than not the deferred income tax assets will be realized. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no accrued interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

 

Net Loss Per Share

 

The Company computes net loss per share using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Basic and diluted net loss per share are the same because the conversion, exercise or issuance of all potential common stock equivalents, which comprise the entire amount of the Company’s outstanding common stock options and warrants as described in Note 8, would be anti-dilutive.

 

Share-Based Compensation

 

The Company accounts for compensation for all arrangements under which employees, directors and others receive shares of stock or other equity instruments (including options and warrants) based on fair value. The fair value of each award is estimated as of the grant date and amortized as compensation expense over the requisite vesting period. The fair values of the Company’s share-based awards are estimated on the grant dates using the Black-Scholes valuation model. This valuation model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock volatility, estimated award terms and risk-free interest rates for the expected terms. To estimate the expected terms, the Company utilizes the “simplified” method for “plain vanilla” options discussed in the Staff Accounting Bulletin 107 (“SAB 107”) issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company believes that all factors listed within SAB 107 as pre-requisites for utilizing the simplified method apply to the Company and its share-based compensation arrangements. The Company intends to utilize the simplified method for the foreseeable future until more detailed information about exercise behavior becomes available. The Company based its estimate of expected volatility on the average of: (i) historical volatilities of publicly traded companies it deemed similar to the Company; and (ii) the Company’s historical volatility, which is limited, and will consistently apply this methodology until its own sufficient relevant historical data is exists. The Company utilizes risk-free interest rates based on zero-coupon U.S. treasury instruments, the terms of which are consistent with the expected terms of the equity awards. The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying cash dividends on its shares of common stock; therefore, the expected dividend yield is assumed to be zero.

 

Fair Value Determination of Share-Based Transactions

 

The Company’s common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “CLPT.” Quoted closing stock prices are used as a key input in determining the fair value for share-based transactions. For the period from December 9, 2019 until the Company’s corporate name change and stock trading symbol change on February 12, 2020 (see Note 11), the Company’s common stock was traded on the Nasdaq Capital Market under the symbol “MRIC.” For the period from July 3, 2019 through December 8, 2019, the Company’s common stock was traded on the NYSE American LLC, and prior to July 3, 2019, the Company’s common stock was traded in the over-the-counter market and was quoted on the OTCQB Marketplace and the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “MRIC.”

 

Concentration Risks and Other Risks and Uncertainties

 

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable. The Company holds its cash and cash equivalents on deposit with financial institutions in the U.S. insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. At December 31, 2019, the Company had approximately $24,000 in bank balances that were in excess of the insured limits.

 

Information with respect to accounts receivable from those customers whose balances comprised more than 10% of accounts receivable at December 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:

 

      December 31,  
      2019     2018  
  Customer – 1       12%       17%  
  Customer – 2             12%  

 

Sales to one customer comprised 10% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019. No customer accounted for sales in excess of 10% of total revenue for the year ended December 31, 2018.

 

Prior to granting credit, the Company performs credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition, and generally does not require collateral from its customers. The Company will provide an allowance for doubtful accounts when collections become doubtful. The allowance for doubtful accounts at December 31, 2019 and 2018 was $29,000 and $38,000, respectively.

 

The Company is subject to risks common to emerging companies in the medical device industry, including, but not limited to: new technological innovations; acceptance and competitiveness of its products; dependence on key personnel; dependence on key suppliers; changes in general economic conditions and interest rates; protection of proprietary technology; compliance with changing government regulations; uncertainty of widespread market acceptance of products; access to credit for capital purchases by customers; and product liability claims. Certain components used in manufacturing have relatively few alternative sources of supply and establishing additional or replacement suppliers for such components cannot be accomplished quickly. The inability of any of these suppliers to fulfill the Company’s supply requirements may negatively impact future operating results.

 

Adoption of New Accounting Standard – Leases

 

Effective January 1, 2019, the Company adopted the provisions of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-02, “Leases,” which created a new Topic 842 within the Accounting Standards Codification. Topic 842 established the core principle that a lessee should recognize the assets, representing rights-of-use, and liabilities to make lease payments that arise from leases.

 

See Note 7 for additional information regarding leases.