Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Note 13 - Leases

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Note 13 - Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Notes to Financial Statements  
Lessee, Operating Leases [Text Block]

13.

Leases

 

The Company entered into a sublease to lease approximately 3,950 square feet in Boston, Massachusetts which expired on December 31, 2022. The Company generally conducts its operational functions in the United States remotely.

 

In October 2018, Pieris GmbH entered into a lease for office and laboratory space located in Hallbergmoos, Germany, or the Hallbergmoos Lease. Pieris GmbH moved its operations to the Hallbergmoos facility in February 2020.

 

Under the Hallbergmoos Lease, Pieris GmbH rents approximately 105,000 square feet. An additional approximately 22,300 square feet is expected to be delivered by the lessor by October 2024. Pieris GmbH has a first right of refusal to lease an additional approximate 13,400 square feet.

 

The Hallbergmoos Lease provides for an initial rental term of 12.5 years which commenced in February 2020 when the leased property was delivered to Pieris GmbH. Pieris GmbH also has an option to extend the Hallbergmoos Lease for two additional 60-month periods. The Company is not reasonably certain to exercise the option to extend the lease expiration beyond its current expiration date. Pieris GmbH may sublease space within the leased property with lessor’s consent, which may not be unreasonably withheld.

 

Monthly base rent for the 105,000 square feet of the leased property, including parking spaces, totals approximately $0.2 million per month, which amount shall be adjusted starting on the second anniversary of the commencement date by an amount equal to the German consumer price index. In addition to the base rent, Pieris GmbH is also responsible for certain administrative and operational costs in accordance with the Hallbergmoos Lease. Pieris GmbH provided a security deposit of $0.8 million at upon signing the lease agreement. The Company will serve as a guarantor for the Hallbergmoos Lease.

 

The Hallbergmoos Lease included $11.5 million of tenant improvements allowance for normal tenant improvements which was incurred prior to commencing the lease. The Company capitalized the leasehold incentives which are included in Property and equipment, net on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the useful life or the remaining lease term.

 

The following table summarizes operating lease costs included in operating expenses (in thousands):

 

   

Year Ended December 31,

 
   

2022

   

2021

 

Operating lease costs

  $ 1,356     $ 1,483  

Variable lease costs (1)

    737       739  

Total lease cost

  $ 2,093     $ 2,222  

 

(1) Variable lease costs include certain additional charges for operating costs, including insurance, maintenance, taxes, utilities and other costs incurred, which are billed based on both usage and as a percentage of the Company’s share of total square footage. These costs also included costs associated with increases rent expense based on CPI.

 

The following table summarizes the weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate:

 

  As of December 31, 2022

Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

9.6

Weighted-average discount rate

10.5%

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of the lease liabilities were $2.4 million and $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

As of December 31, 2022, the maturities of the Company’s operating lease liabilities and future minimum lease payments were as follows (in thousands):

 

   

Total

 

2023

  $ 2,116  

2024

    2,116  

2025

    2,116  

2026

    2,116  

2027

    2,116  

Thereafter

    9,699  

Total undiscounted lease payments

    20,279  

Less: present value adjustment

    (7,176 )

Present value of lease liabilities

  $ 13,103