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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):          November 2, 2023      

 

NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 001-15288 11-3027591
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)

65 Locust Avenue, Third Floor, New Canaan, Connecticut 06840

 

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(203) 920-1055 

 

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

NTIP

NYSE American

  

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 
 
 

 

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 2, 2023, Network-1 Technologies, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

 

Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)       Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.  Description
    
99.1  Press Release dated November 2, 2023
    
104  Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).
    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURE

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
     
     
Dated:    November 7, 2023 By: /s/ Corey M. Horowitz
      

Name:   Corey M. Horowitz

Title:     Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Corey M. Horowitz, Chairman and CEO
Network-1 Technologies, Inc.

(203) 920-1055

(917) 692-0000

 

 

NETWORK-1 REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

New Canaan, Connecticut - November 2, 2023 - Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: NTIP), a company specializing in the development, licensing, and monetization of its intellectual property assets, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Network-1 had no revenue for the three month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, Network-1 recorded $820,000 and no revenue, respectively. The revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was from settlements of several lawsuits relating to Network-1’s Remote Power Patent.

Network-1 realized a net loss of $810,000 or $0.03 per share basic and diluted for the three months ended September 30, 2023 compared with net income of $2,226,000 or $0.09 per share basic and diluted for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Network-1 realized a net loss of $1,909,000 or $0.08 per share basic and diluted for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 compared with net loss of $618,000 or $0.03 per share basic and diluted for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. 

At September 30, 2023, Network-1 had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $44,568,000 and working capital of $44,267,000. Network-1 believes based on its current cash position it will have sufficient cash to fund its operations for the next twelve months and the foreseeable future.

To date, Network-1 has invested an aggregate of $7,000,000 in ILiAD Biotechnologies, LLC, a privately held clinical stage biotechnology company dedicated to the prevention of human disease caused by Bordetella pertussis. On March 10, 2023, ILiAD announced a peer reviewed publication in The Lancet, which summarized its adult Phase 2b clinical study of BPZE1, its proprietary intranasal vaccine for the prevention of pertussis (whooping cough). On September 5, 2023, ILiAD announced the first-ever demonstration of protection against B. pertussis (whooping cough) colonization in its Phase 2b Human Challenge study of it BPZE1 vaccine. At September 30, 2023, Network-1 owned approximately 6.8% of the outstanding units of ILiAD on a non-fully diluted basis.

On June 13, 2023, Network-1’s Board of Directors authorized an extension and increase of its Share Repurchase Program to repurchase up to $5,000,000 of shares of its common stock over the subsequent 24 month period. The common stock may be repurchased from time to time in open market transactions or privately negotiated transactions in its discretion. The timing and amount of the shares repurchased is determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The Share Repurchase Program may be increased, suspended or discontinued at any time.

Since the inception of the Share Repurchase Program through September 30, 2023, Network-1 has repurchased an aggregate of 9,523,982 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $18,455,467 (exclusive of commissions) or an average per share price of $1.94. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, Network-1 repurchased an aggregate of 163,038 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $369,846 or an average per share price of $2.27. During the nine months ended September 30, 2023, Network-1 repurchased an aggregate of 311,318 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $697,733 (exclusive of commissions) or an average per share price of $2.24. At September 30, 2023, the remaining dollar value of shares that may be repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program was $4,630,154.

Network-1 continues to pay dividends consistent with its dividend policy, which consists of semi-annual cash dividends of $0.05 per share ($0.10 per share annually) which are anticipated to be paid in March and September of each year. On September 8, 2023, the Board of Directors of Network-1 declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per common share which was paid on September 29, 2023 to all common stockholders of record as of September 19, 2023. On March 3, 2023, Network-1’s Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share which was paid on March 31, 2023 to all shareholders of record as of March 15, 2023. 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 ninety-nine (99) U.S. patents and fourteen (14) international 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 five patent portfolios (the Cox, M2M/IoT, HFT, Mirror Worlds and Remote Power 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, 2023. Network-1 has achieved licensing and other revenue of $47,150,000 through September 30, 2023 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, 2022 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, among others, Network-1’s uncertain revenue from licensing its intellectual property, uncertainty as to the outcome of pending litigation involving Network-1’s Cox Patent Portfolio and Remote Power Patent, whether Network-1 will be successful in its appeal to the Federal Circuit of the District Court judgement of non-infringement dismissing Network-1’s litigation against Facebook (now Meta Platforms, Inc.), 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, M2M/IoT Patent Portfolio, HFT Patent Portfolio and additional revenue and profit from its Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio and Remote Power Patent 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 unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss and condensed consolidated balance sheets are attached.

 

 

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NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(UNAUDITED)

 

                     
   Three Months Ended
September 30,
   Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
                     
REVENUE  $   $   $820,000   $ 
                     
OPERATING EXPENSES:                    
Costs of revenue           232,000     
Professional fees and related costs   109,000    117,000    466,000    524,000 
General and administrative   679,000    639,000    2,070,000    1,812,000 
Amortization of patents   71,000    82,000    236,000    233,000 
                     
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES   859,000    838,000    3,004,000    2,569,000 
                     
OPERATING LOSS   (859,000)   (838,000)   (2,184,000)   (2,569,000)

 

OTHER INCOME (LOSS):

                    
Interest and dividend income, net   406,000    321,000    1,161,000    532,000 
Gain on conversion of note       271,000        271,000 
Gain on equity method investment       3,727,000        3,727,000 
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities   131,000    (268,000)   420,000    (1,358,000)
Total other (loss) income, net   537,000    4,051,000    1,581,000    3,172,000 

 

(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND SHARE OF NET LOSS OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE

   (322,000)   3,213,000    (603,000)   603,000 
                     
INCOME TAXES PROVISION:                    
Current   (13,000)   (274,000)   (13,000)   (274,000)
Deferred taxes, net   (31,000)   976,000    (278,000)   422,000 
Total income tax benefit (expense)   (44,000)   702,000    (229,000)   148,000 
                     
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE SHARE OF NET LOSS OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE:   (278,000)   2,511,000    (312,000)   455,000 
                     
SHARE OF NET LOSS OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE   (532,000)   (285,000)   (1,597,000)   (1,073,000)
                     
NET (LOSS) INCOME  $(810,000)  $2,226,000   $(1,909,000)  $(618,000)
                     
Net (loss) income per share                    
Basic  $(0.03)  $0.09   $(0.08)  $(0.03)
Diluted  $(0.03)  $0.09   $(0.08)  $(0.03)
                     
Weighted average common shares outstanding:                    
Basic   23,803,567    23,765,089    23,867,204    23,830,702 
Diluted   23,803,567    24,065,724    23,867,204    23,830,702 
                     
Cash dividends declared per share  $0.05   $0.05   $0.10   $0.10 
                     
NET (LOSS) INCOME  $(810,000)  $2,226,000   $(1,909,000)  $(618,000)
                     

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Net unrealized holding gain (loss) on corporate bonds and notes during the period, net of tax

   14,000    2,000    14,000   (2,000)
                     
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME  $(796,000)  $2,228,000   $(1,895,000)  $(620,000)
                     

 

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NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

 

           
  

September 30,

2023

  

December 31,

2022

 

ASSETS

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

          
Cash and cash equivalents  $20,886,000   $13,448,000 
Marketable securities, at fair value   23,682,000    34,991,000 
Prepaid taxes   308,000    177,000 
Other current assets   41,000    348,000 

 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

   44,917,000    48,964,000 

 

OTHER ASSETS:

          
Patents, net of accumulated amortization   1,356,000    1,592,000 
Equity investment   5,655,000    7,252,000 
Operating leases right-of-use asset   16,000    161,000 
Security deposit   13,000     
Total Other Assets   7,040,000    9,005,000

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS  $51,957,000   $57,969,000

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

          
Accounts payable  $250,000   $507,000 
Income taxes payable   26,000    115,000 
Accrued payroll   1,000    317,000 
Other accrued expenses   350,000    587,000 
Operating lease obligation, current   23,000    79,000 
Total Current Liabilities   650,000    1,605,000 

 

LONG TERM LIABILITIES:

          
Deferred tax liability   883,000    1,161,000 
Operating lease obligation, non-current       94,000 
TOTAL LIABILITIES  $1,533,000   $2,860,000

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note G)

          

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

          
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares;
none issued and outstanding at September 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022
        
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; 23,659,472 and 23,863,639 shares issued and outstanding at September  30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively   236,000    239,000 
Additional paid-in capital   67,326,000    66,939,000 
Accumulated deficit   (17,138,000)   (12,055,000)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss       (14,000)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY   50,424,000    55,109,000

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

  $51,957,000   $57,969,000 

 

 

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