Unicycive Therapeutics, Inc. Leases Disclosure
6. Operating Lease
The Company leases office space under an operating lease. In December 2021, the Company entered into a lease agreement for 2,367 square feet of office space commencing December 1, 2021. The initial lease term was for two years, and there was an option to extend the lease for an additional year. On March 3, 2023, the Company expanded its leased space through a lease amendment by an additional 2,456 square feet commencing March 15, 2023. The term of the amended lease is for three years with an option to extend the lease for three additional years. On June 28, 2024, the Company further expanded its leased space through a lease amendment by an additional 2,581 square feet commencing July 15, 2024. The term of the amended lease unifies with the current expiration of the lease.
The lease amendment represents a modification of the original lease, and the Company evaluated the new agreement under ASC 842, Leases. The Company classified the lease as an operating lease and, on July 15, 2024, determined that the present value of the lease was approximately $1.0 million using an estimated incremental borrowing rate of 10%. During the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2024, the Company reflected amortization of right-of-use asset of approximately $275,000 and $406,000, respectively, resulting in a right of use asset balance of approximately $0.6 million at December 31, 2024.
During the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2024 the Company made cash payments on the lease of approximately $331,000 and $474,000 respectively towards the lease liabilities. As of December 31, 2024, the total lease liability was $0.7 million. Rent expense for the lease for the years ended December 31, 2023, and 2024 was approximately $354,000 and $484,000, respectively.
Maturities of the Company’s lease liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
| Operating Lease | ||||
| Year ending December 31, 2025 | 608 | |||
| Year ending December 31, 2026 | 118 | |||
| Total lease payments | 726 | |||
| Less imputed interest rate / present value discount | (45 | ) | ||
| Present value of lease liability | 681 | |||
| Less current portion | (564 | ) | ||
| Long term portion | $ | 117 | ||
About Leases Disclosures
Lease disclosures under ASC 842 provide a comprehensive view of a company's leased asset portfolio, including the split between operating and finance leases, discount rates used to present-value future payments, and the maturity schedule of lease obligations. This section reveals a significant source of off-balance-sheet commitments that were largely hidden before the current standard.
Key signals: the weighted-average discount rate affects the size of recorded lease liabilities — a higher rate reduces the reported obligation, so compare the chosen rate against the company's incremental borrowing rate. The operating versus finance lease mix affects both EBITDA and operating income presentation. Watch the maturity table for concentration risk: large payment cliffs in specific years may create cash flow pressure. Variable lease payments excluded from the liability measurement represent real obligations that do not appear on the balance sheet. Compare total lease costs against prior-year operating lease expense to assess the true economic burden.