Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
| Corey M. Horowitz, Chairman and CEO | |
| Network-1 Technologies, Inc. | |
| (212) 829-5770 | |
NETWORK-1 REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
New York, New York November 12, 2021 - Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: NTIP), a company specializing in the development, licensing, and protection of its intellectual property assets, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.
Network-1 had revenue of $17,000,000 and $35,692,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively, as compared to revenue of $4,150,000 and $4,366,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively. The increase in revenue of $12,850,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was due to revenue of $17,000,000 from a litigation settlement with Hewlett Packard (HP). Similarly, the increase in revenue of $31,326,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was due primarily to the HP settlement and revenue of $18,692,000 from the resolution of a contractual dispute with Cisco Systems, Inc. concerning the licensing of Network-1’s Remote Power Patent.
Network-1 realized net income of $6,589,000 or $0.28 per share basic and $0.27 per share diluted for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared with a net income of $1,687,000 or $0.07 per share basic and diluted for the three months ended September 30, 2020. The increased net income of $4,902,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was primarily due to revenue of $17,000,000 from the HP settlement.
Network-1 realized net income of $15,257,000 or $0.63 per share basic and $0.62 diluted for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared with a net loss of $(234,000) or $(0.01) per share basic and diluted for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. The increase in net income of $15,491,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 was primarily due to increased revenue of $31,326,000 from the HP settlement and resolution of the contractual dispute with Cisco.
At September 30, 2021, Network-1 had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $60,840,000 and working capital of $57,251,000. Based on its current cash position, Network-1 believes that it will have sufficient cash to fund its operations for the foreseeable future.
On June 9, 2021, the Board of Directors of Network-1 approved the continuation of Network-1’s dividend policy which consists of semi-annual cash dividends of $0.05 per share ($0.10 per share annually) which dividends are anticipated to be paid in March and September of each year. On September 10, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share with a payment date of September 30, 2021 to common stockholders of record as of September 21, 2021. On February 23, 2021, Network-1’s Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share with a payment date of March 31, 2021 to all shareholders of record as of March 16, 2021. Network-1’s dividend policy undergoes a periodic review by the Board of Directors and is subject to change at any time depending upon Network-1’s earnings, financial requirements and other factors existing at the time.
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 eighty-eight (88) 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 efforts to monetize three patent portfolios (the Cox, Mirror Worlds and M2M/IoT Patent Portfolios). Network-1’s strategy is to focus on acquiring and investing in 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 and Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio. Network-1’s Remote Power Patent has generated licensing revenue in excess of $187,000,000 from May 2007 through September 30, 2021. Network-1 has achieved licensing and other revenue of $47,150,000 through September 30, 2021 with respect to its Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio.
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 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 and its Quarterly Reports on 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, among others, Network-1’s uncertain revenue stream, uncertainty as to the outcome of pending litigations involving Network-1’s Remote Power Patent, Mirror Worlds patent portfolio and Cox patent portfolio, the ability of Network-1 to successfully execute its strategy to acquire or make investments in high quality patents with significant licensing opportunities, Network-1's ability to achieve revenue and profits from its Cox Patent Portfolio, its M2M/IoT Patent Portfolio and additional revenue and profit from its Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio as well as a return on its investment in IliAD Biotechnologies, LLC or other intellectual property it may acquire or finance in the future, the ability of Network-1 to enter into additional license agreements, uncertainty as to whether cash dividends will continue be paid, Network-1's ability to enter into strategic relationships with third parties to license or otherwise monetize their intellectual property, the risk in the future of Network-1 being classified as a Personal Holding Company which may result in Network-1 issuing a special cash dividend to its stockholders, 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 condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and condensed consolidated balance sheet are attached.
NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
| REVENUE | $ | 17,000,000 | $ | 4,150,000 | $ | 35,692,000 | $ | 4,366,000 | ||||||||
| OPERATING EXPENSES: | ||||||||||||||||
| Costs of revenue | 6,610,000 | 1,593,000 | 12,030,000 | 1,645,000 | ||||||||||||
| Professional fees and related costs | 721,000 | 267,000 | 1,384,000 | 790,000 | ||||||||||||
| General and administrative | 493,000 | 473,000 | 1,467,000 | 1,418,000 | ||||||||||||
| Amortization of patents | 74,000 | 72,000 | 221,000 | 216,000 | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 65,000 | 85,000 | 183,000 | 242,000 | ||||||||||||
| TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES | 7,963,000 | 2,490,000 | 15,285,000 | 4,311,000 | ||||||||||||
| OPERATING INCOME | 9,037,000 | 1,660,000 | 20,407,000 | 55,000 | ||||||||||||
| OTHER INCOME: | ||||||||||||||||
| Interest and dividend income, net | 67,000 | 105,000 | 185,000 | 403,000 | ||||||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities | (40,000 | ) | 68,000 | (32,000 | ) | (48,000 | ) | |||||||||
| Total other income, net | 27,000 | 173,000 | 153,000 | 355,000 | ||||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY IN NET LOSSES OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE | 9,064,000 | 1,833,000 | 20,560,000 | 410,000 | ||||||||||||
| INCOME TAXES PROVISION: | ||||||||||||||||
| Current | 2,326,000 | 355,000 | 3,036,000 | (79,000 | ) | |||||||||||
| Deferred taxes, net | (37,000 | ) | (355,000 | ) | 1,635,000 | 79,000 | ||||||||||
| Total income taxes provision | 2,289,000 | — | 4,671,000 | — | ||||||||||||
| INCOME BEFORE SHARE OF NET LOSSES OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE: | $ | 6,775,000 | $ | 1,833,000 | $ | 15,889,000 | $ | 410,000 | ||||||||
| SHARE OF NET LOSSES OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE | $ | (186,000 | ) | $ | (146,000 | ) | $ | (632,000 | ) | $ | (644,000 | ) | ||||
| NET INCOME (LOSS) | $ | 6,589,000 | $ | 1,687,000 | $ | 15,257,000 | $ | (234,000 | ) | |||||||
| Net Income (loss) per share | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.28 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.63 | $ | (0.01 | ) | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 0.27 | $ | 0.07 | $ | 0.62 | $ | (0.01 | ) | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 23,934,361 | 24,012,333 | 24,136,506 | 23,992,203 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted | 24,320,231 | 24,521,708 | 24,607,242 | 23,992,203 | ||||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.10 | ||||||||
| NET INCOME (LOSS) | $ | 6,589,000 | $ | 1,687,000 | $ | 15,257,000 | $ | (234,000 | ) | |||||||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on corporate bonds and notes | (4,000 | ) | (67,000 | ) | 4,000 | (75,000 | ) | |||||||||
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | $ | 6,585,000 | $ | 1,620,000 | $ | 15,261,000 | $ | (309,000 | ) | |||||||
Network-1 Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2021
(Unaudited)
| Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities | $ | 60,840,000 | ||
| Total current assets | $ | 60,866,000 | ||
| Total assets | $ | 66,341,000 | ||
| Total current liabilities | $ | 3,615,000 | ||
| Total long-term liabilities | $ | 680,000 | ||
| Total stockholders' equity | $ | 62,046,000 | ||