Network-1 Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results
NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (OTC BB: NTIP) today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2014.
Network-1 had revenue of $1,367,000 and $11,024,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, respectively, as compared with revenue of $1,227,000 and $7,198,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively. The increase of $140,000 or 11% in revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 was due primarily to an increase in royalties from our licensees. The increase of $3,826,000 or 53% in revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 included $3,281,000 of additional royalties from Cisco Systems as a result of Network-1's audit of the May 2011 license agreement with Cisco and additional royalties from existing licensees.
Network-1 reported a net loss of $36,000 or ($0.00) per share (basic and diluted) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014 as compared to a net loss of $208,000 or ($0.01) per share (basic and diluted) for the third quarter ended September 30, 2013. Non-cash patent amortization and compensation expenses during the third quarter of 2014 were $408,000 and $45,000, respectively.
Network-1 reported net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 of $2,961,000 or $0.12 per share (basic) and $0.11 per share (diluted), compared with a net income $1,966,000 or $0.08 per share (basic) and $0.07 per share (diluted) for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 non-cash patent amortization expenses were $1,226,000 as compared to $668,000 of patent amortization expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, due primarily to an increase in such expenses related to patent portfolios acquired by Network-1 during 2013. Non-cash compensation expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 were $207,000.
At September 30, 2014, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards (NOLs) totaling approximately $22,862,000 expiring through 2031, with a future tax benefit of approximately $7,773,000. At September 30, 2014 the remaining deferred tax asset was $4,128,000.
At September 30, 2014, Network-1's principal sources of liquidity consisted of cash and cash equivalents of approximately $19.2 million and working capital of approximately $20.5 million. During the third quarter of 2014, Network-1 repurchased an aggregate of 177,000 shares of common stock, at an average price of $2.15 per share, pursuant to its Share Repurchase Program. Since the end of the third quarter (September 30, 2014) to date, Network-1 has repurchased an additional 225,000 shares of its common stock at an average price of $2.15 per share, pursuant to its Share Repurchase Program. Since inception of the Share Repurchase Plan (August 2011) to date, Network-1 has repurchased a total of 5,499,068 shares of its common stock at an average price of $1.51 per share.
ABOUT NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Network-1 Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the development, licensing and protection of its intellectual property and proprietary technologies. Network-1 works with inventors and patent owners to assist in the development and monetization of their patented technologies. Network-1 currently owns twenty-two (22) patents covering various telecommunications and data networking technologies as well as technologies relating to document stream operating systems and the identification of media content. Network-1's current strategy includes continuing to pursue licensing opportunities for its Remote Power Patent and its efforts to monetize two patent portfolios (the Cox and Mirror Worlds patent portfolios) acquired by Network-1 in 2013. Network-1's acquisition strategy is to focus on acquiring high quality patents which management believes have the potential to generate significant licensing opportunities as Network-1 has achieved with respect to its Remote Power Patent.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements address future events and conditions concerning Network-1's business plans. Such statements are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties as disclosed in the Network-1's Post Effective Amendment No. 2 to Form S-1 Registration Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on September 30, 2014 including, among others, the continued validity of Network-1's Remote Power Patent, the ability of Network-1 to successfully execute its strategy to acquire high quality patents with significant licensing opportunities, Network-1's ability to achieve revenue and profits from the Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio and the Cox Patent Portfolio as well as intellectual property it may acquire in the future, the ability of Network-1 to enter into additional license agreements, the ability of Network-1 to continue to receive material royalties from its existing license agreements for its Remote Power Patent, the uncertainty of patent litigation, the difficulty in Network-1 verifying royalty amounts owed to it by its licensees, Network-1's ability to enter into strategic relationships with third parties to license or otherwise monetize their intellectual property, the continued viability of the PoE market, future economic conditions and technology changes and legislative, regulatory and competitive developments. Except as otherwise required to be disclosed in periodic reports, Network-1 expressly disclaims any future obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein.
The unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet are attached.
Corey M. Horowitz, Chairman and CEO |
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Network-1 Technologies, Inc. |
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(212) 829-5770 |
NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) |
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UNAUDITED |
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Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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2014 |
2013 |
2014 |
2013 |
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ROYALTY REVENUE |
$1,367,000 |
$ 1,227,000 |
$11,024,000 |
$ 7,198,000 |
COST OF REVENUE |
337,000 |
345,000 |
3,157,000 |
2,117,000 |
GROSS PROFIT |
1,030,000 |
882,000 |
7,867,000 |
5,081,000 |
OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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General and Administrative |
668,000 |
738,000 |
1,881,000 |
1,933,000 |
Depreciation and Amortization |
408,000 |
418,000 |
1,226,000 |
668,000 |
Non-Cash Compensation |
45,000 |
70,000 |
207,000 |
326,000 |
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
1,121,000 |
1,226,000 |
3,314,000 |
2,927,000 |
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) |
(91,000) |
(344,000) |
4,553,000 |
2,154,000 |
OTHER INCOME: |
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Interest income, net |
8,000 |
9,000 |
29,000 |
27,000 |
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
(83,000) |
(335,000) |
4,582,000 |
2,181,000 |
INCOME TAXES (BENEFIT) |
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Current |
(12,000) |
(3,000) |
90,000 |
23,000 |
Deferred |
(35,000) |
(124,000) |
1,531,000 |
192,000 |
Total Income Taxes (Benefits) |
(47,000) |
(127,000) |
1,621,000 |
215,000 |
NET INCOME (LOSS) |
$(36,000) |
$ (208.000) |
$2,961,000 |
$ 1,966,000 |
Net Income per share |
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Basic |
$ (0.00) |
$ (.01) |
$ 0.12 |
$ 0.08 |
Diluted |
$ (0.00) |
$ (.01) |
$ 0.11 |
$ 0.07 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
24,942,874 |
25,792,387 |
25,396,573 |
25,387,348 |
Diluted |
24,942,874 |
25,792,387 |
27,610,979 |
27,462,358 |
NET INCOME (LOSS) |
$(36,000) |
$ (208,000) |
$ 2,961,000 |
$ 1,966,000 |
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS NET OF TAX: |
(5,000) |
(1,000) |
( 15,000) |
(15,000) |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
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$ (41,000) |
$ (209,000) |
$ 2,946,000 |
$ 1,951,000 |
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2014 (Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 19,193,000 |
Total current assets |
$ 21,182,000 |
Total assets |
$ 29,798,000 |
Total current liabilities |
$ 650,000 |
Total long term liabilities |
$ -0- |
Total stockholders' equity |
$29,148,000 |
SOURCE Network-1 Technologies, Inc.
Released November 12, 2014