Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies

Other Commitments: In conjunction with a September 2013 equity investment, the parent company of NantHealth LLC assumed, and agreed to pay and satisfy when due, our obligation to pay The Chan Soon-Shiong Institute for Advanced Health (CSS Institute) a $25.0 million contingent, milestone-based contribution.

Collaboration Arrangements:  We have entered into certain research and development collaboration agreements with third parties that include the funding of certain development, manufacturing and commercialization efforts with the potential for future milestone and royalty payments upon the achievement of pre-established developmental, regulatory and/or commercial targets.  Our obligation to fund these efforts is contingent upon continued involvement in the programs and/or the lack of any adverse events which could cause the discontinuance of the programs.  Due to the nature and uncertainty of these arrangements and any future potential payments, no amounts have been recorded in our accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012.

Contingencies:  We believe we maintain insurance coverage adequate for our current needs.  Our operations are subject to environmental laws and regulations, which impose limitations on the discharge of pollutants into the air and water and establish standards for the treatment, storage and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes.  We review the effects of such laws and regulations on our operations and modify our operations as appropriate.  We believe we are in substantial compliance with all applicable environmental laws and regulations. We have ongoing customs, duties and VAT examinations in various countries that have yet to be settled. Based on our knowledge of the claims and facts and circumstances to date, none of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, are deemed to be material to our financial condition.