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Summary of significant accounting policies
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Summary of significant accounting policies [Abstract]  
Summary of significant accounting policies
2. Summary of significant accounting policies
 
Basis of presentation
 
These consolidated financial statements of Grace Therapeutics, Inc., which include the accounts of its subsidiary, have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). All intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated on consolidation.
 
Use of estimates
 
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
 
Estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events and actions that management may undertake in the future. Estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the estimates are revised and in any future periods affected.
 
Estimates and assumptions include the measurement of stock-based compensation, derivative warrant liabilities, accruals for research and development contracts and contract organization agreements, and valuation of intangibles and goodwill. Estimates and assumptions are also involved in determining the extent to which research and development expenses qualify for research and development tax credits. The Company recognizes tax credits once it has reasonable assurance that they will be realized.
 
Reclassifications
 
The Company reclassified sales and marketing expenses to general and administrative expenses to conform to the current period reporting classifications. This reclassification did not have an impact on previously reported results of operations.
 
Cash equivalents
 
Cash equivalents comprise of highly liquid investments purchased with original maturities of 90 days or less. Cash equivalents consist of United States Treasury bills.
 
Equipment
 
Equipment is measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses, if any. Cost includes expenditures that are directly attributable to the acquisition of the asset, including all costs incurred in bringing the asset to its present location and condition. Gains and losses on disposal of equipment are determined by comparing the proceeds from disposal with the carrying amount of the equipment.
 
Depreciation is recognized on a declining basis over the estimated useful lives of equipment, since this most closely reflects the expected pattern of consumption of the future economic benefits embodied in the asset. Items of equipment are depreciated from the date that they are available for use or, in respect of assets not yet in service, from the date they are ready for their intended use.
 
Intangible assets - acquired in-process research and development
 
In a business combination, the fair value of in-process research and development (“IPR&D”) acquired is capitalized and accounted for as indefinite-lived intangible assets, and not amortized until the underlying project receives regulatory approval, at which point the intangible assets will be accounted for as definite-lived intangible assets and amortized over the remaining useful life or discontinued. If discontinued, the intangible asset will be written off. Research and development (“R&D”) costs incurred after the acquisition are expensed as incurred.
Impairment of long-lived assets
 
The Company reviews the recoverability of its finite long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is carrying amount may not be recoverable. The carrying amount is first compared with the undiscounted cash flows. If the carrying amount is higher than the sum of undiscounted cash flows, then the Company determines the fair value of the underlying asset group. Any impairment loss to be recognized is measured as the difference by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the estimated fair value of the asset group.
 
Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not amortized but are subject to an impairment review annually and more frequently when indicators of impairment exist. An impairment of goodwill could occur if the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of that reporting unit. An impairment of indefinite-lived intangible assets would occur if the fair value of the intangible asset is less than the carrying value.
 
The Company tests its goodwill for impairment by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than its carrying amount. If the Company concludes it is more likely than not that fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test is performed.
 
The Company tests indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than its carrying amount. If the Company concludes it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than it's carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test is performed.  The Company's annual impairment test is performed in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year.
 
Research and development costs
 
Research and developments expenditures are expensed as incurred. These costs consist of employees’ salaries and benefits related to research and development activities, contractors and consultants that conduct the Company’s clinical trials, laboratory material and small equipment, clinical trial materials, stock-based compensation expense, and other non-clinical costs and regulatory fees. Advance payments for goods and services that will be used in future research and development are recognized in prepaids or other assets and are expensed when the services are performed, or the goods are used.
 
Stock-based compensation
 
The Company has in place a stock option plan for directors, officers, employees, and consultants of the Company, with grants under the stock option plan approved by the Company’s Board of Directors. The plan provides for the granting of options to purchase Common Stock and the exercise price of each option equals the closing trading price of Common Stock on the day prior to the grant.  The Company accounts for stock-based compensation arrangements in accordance with provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation (“ASC 718”). ASC 718 requires the recognition of compensation expense, using a fair-value based method, for costs related to all share-based payments including stock options. ASC 718 requires companies to estimate the fair value of share-based payment awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model. The Company measures the cost of such awards based on the fair value of the award at grant date and recognizes stock-based compensation expense in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss on a tranche by tranche basis. The fair value of options is estimated for each tranche of an award that vests on a graded basis. The fair value of options is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, which uses various inputs including fair value of the Common Stock at the grant date, expected term, historical volatility, risk-free interest rate and expected dividend yields of the Common Stock. The Company applies an estimated forfeiture rate derived from historical employee termination behavior in determining compensation expense. If the actual forfeitures differ from those estimated by management, adjustment to compensation expense may be required in future periods.
Government grants
 
Government grants are recorded as a reduction of the related expenses or costs of the asset acquired. Government grants are recognized when there is reasonable assurance that the Company has met the requirements of the approved grant program and there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received.
 
Leases
 
At the inception of an arrangement, the Company determines whether the arrangement is or contains a lease based on the unique facts and circumstances present in the arrangement. Operating lease liabilities and their corresponding right-of-use assets are initially recorded based on the present value of lease payments over the expected remaining lease term. Certain adjustments to the right-of-use asset may be required for items such as incentives received. The interest rate implicit in lease contracts is typically not readily determinable. As a result, the Company utilizes its incremental borrowing rate to discount lease payments, which reflects the fixed rate at which the Company could borrow on a collateralized basis the amount of the lease payments in the same currency, for a similar term, in a similar economic environment. The Company has elected not to recognize leases with an original term of one year or less on the consolidated balance sheet. The Company typically only includes an initial lease term in its assessment of a lease arrangement. Options to renew a lease are not included in the Company’s assessment unless there is reasonable certainty that the Company will renew. The Company’s lease expense is recognized in research and development expenses. The Company does not have financing leases.
 
In accordance with FASB ASC 842—Leases (“Topic 842”), components of a lease should be split into three categories: lease components, non-lease components and non-components. The fixed and in-substance fixed contract consideration (including any consideration related to non-components) must be allocated based on the respective relative fair values to the lease components and non-lease components. Entities may elect not to separate lease and non-lease components. The Company has elected to account for lease and non-lease components together as a single lease component for all underlying assets and allocate all of the contract consideration to the lease component only.
 
Income taxes
 
Income taxes comprise of current and deferred taxes. The provision for income taxes is computed using the asset and liability method.
 
Current tax is the expected tax payable or receivable on the taxable income or loss for the year, using tax rates enacted at the reporting date, and any adjustment to tax payable in respect of previous years.
 
Deferred tax is recognized in respect of temporary differences between the carrying amounts (tax base) of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for taxation purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rate expected to apply when the underlying asset or liability is realized (settled) based on the rates that are enacted at the reporting date. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset if the Company has the right to set off the amount owed by with the amount owed by the other party, the Company intends to set off and the offset right is enforceable at law. A deferred tax asset is recognized for unused tax losses, and tax credits, reduced by a valuation allowance. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amount of deferred income tax assets when it is more likely than not that these assets will not be realized.  tax benefits related to tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are not permitted to be recognized in the consolidated financial statements.
 
Additionally, the Company accrues interest and penalties, if any, related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. The unrecognized tax benefits, including accrued interest and penalties, if any, are included in income taxes payable in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.
 
Earnings per share    
 
The Company presents basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") data for its Common Stock. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the net income or loss attributable to the holders of Common Stock by the weighted average number of Common Stock outstanding during the year. Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the net income or loss attributable to the holders of Common Stock and the weighted average number of Common Stock outstanding adjusted for the effects of all dilutive potential Common Stock, which comprise warrants and share options granted to employees. The basic and diluted EPS are the same due to loss position.
Segment reporting
 
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures (“ASU 2023-07”). The ASU includes enhanced disclosure requirements, primarily related to significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to and used by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM"). The amendments are to be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. As discussed further in Note 12, the Company’s adoption of the requirements of ASU 2023-07 at March 31, 2025 annual financial reporting did not result in material impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures. Refer to Note 12 for detailed discussions.
 
Derivative warrant liabilities
 
Derivative warrant liabilities are recognized initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, derivative warrant liabilities are measured at fair value, with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss.
 
Fair value measurements
 
Certain of the Company’s accounting policies and disclosures require the determination of fair value, for both financial assets and liabilities.
 
In establishing fair value, the Company uses a fair value hierarchy based on levels as defined below:
 
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.
Level 3: defined as inputs that are based on little or no observable market data, therefore requiring entities to develop their own assumptions.
 
 The Company has determined that the carrying values of its short-term financial assets and liabilities (cash and cash equivalents and trade and other payables) approximate their fair value given the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company measured its derivative warrant liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis using level 3 inputs.
 
Financial Instruments
 
Concentration of credit risk  
 
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents are all invested in accordance with the Company’s Investment Policy with the primary objective being the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity, which risk is managed by dealing only with highly rated U.S. and Canadian institutions. The Company maintains its cash and cash equivalents at accredited financial institutions in amounts that exceed federally insured limits. The Company does not believe that it is subject to unusual credit risk beyond the normal credit risk associated with commercial banking relationships.
Recent accounting pronouncements
 
On November 4, 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40), to improve the disclosures about a public business entity’s expenses and address requests from investors for more detailed information about the types of expenses (including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization and depletion) in commonly presented expense captions (such as cost of sales, SG&A and research and development).
 
ASU 2024-03 applies to all public business entities and is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. The requirements will be applied prospectively with the option for retrospective application. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect of adopting this new guidance on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures. The Company does not expect that the adoption of ASU 2024-03 will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.
 
The Company has considered all other recent accounting pronouncements and concluded that they are either not applicable to the Company’s business or that the effect is not expected to be material to the consolidated financial statements as a result of future adoption.