Fair value measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2025

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair value measurements

Note 6 – Fair value measurements

The carrying value of short-term instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the relatively short period to maturity for these instruments. The Company has elected to account for its single investment using the measurement alternative and it is considered a financial instrument accounted for at fair value on a non-recurring basis. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Valuation techniques used to measure fair value maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The Company utilizes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurements, defined as follows:

● Level 1 - defined as observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

● Level 2 - defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and

● Level 3 - defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions such as expected revenue growth and discount factors applied to cash flow projections.

For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company has not transferred any assets between fair value measurement levels.

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The Company evaluates financial assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring basis to determine the appropriate level at which to classify them each reporting period. This determination requires the Company to make subjective judgments as to the significance of inputs used in determining fair value and where such inputs lie within the hierarchy.

Prior to its settlement in August 2024, the Company accounted for its guaranty of the EIB debt (see Note 7) of its previously consolidated subsidiary, Curetis, at fair value. This fair value, in addition to the principal and interest, included a participation percentage interest (“PPI”) right in the debt. The Company concluded this right constituted an embedded derivative, which was separated and measured at fair value with changes being accounted for through profit or loss. The Company determined the fair value of the derivative using a Monte Carlo simulation model. Using this model, level 3 unobservable inputs include estimated discount rates and estimated risk-free interest rates.

Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a non-recurring basis

As disclosed in Note 5, as of March 31, 2025, the Company held an investment in the equity securities of the Client valued at $5.0 million, which is classified as a current asset on the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets. The investment was received as consideration for services rendered and represents a non-controlling equity interest in a privately held entity. The Company accounts for this investment under ASC 321, Investments – Equity Securities. Since the equity securities do not have a readily determinable fair value, the Company has elected the measurement alternative and, accordingly, it is carried at its estimated fair value calculated as its cost less any impairment charges until such time as there is evidence of an orderly transaction. As of March 31, 2025, no fair value adjustments have been recognized, nor have there been any impairment charges.

Non-financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a recurring basis

The Company does not have any non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

Non-financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value on a non-recurring basis

The Company measures its long-lived assets, including property and equipment and lease assets, at fair value on a non-recurring basis when a triggering event requires such evaluation. In the three months ended March 31, 2024, the Company recorded a change in accounting estimate on the Company’s leasehold improvement property and equipment and operating lease right-of-use asset, adjusting the balances as of the beginning of the period to approximately $1.2 million and $0.8 million, respectively, following the Company’s identification of a subtenant (see Note 3). During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company did not record any such impairment expenses.