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FORM
10-K
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ANNUAL
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the fiscal year ended:
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TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For
the transition period from ____________ to _____________
Commission
File No. 333-192093
AERKOMM
INC.
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada
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(State
or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S.
Employer
Identification No.)
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923
Incline Way #39, Incline Village, NV 89451
(Address
of principal executive offices)
(877)
742-3094
(Registrant’s
telephone number, including area code)
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registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
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As
of June 30, 2017 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), the aggregate
market value of the shares of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates (based upon the closing price of such
shares as reported on The OTCQB Market) was approximately $65,741,478. Shares of the registrant’s common stock held
by each executive officer and director and by each person who owns 10% or more of the outstanding common stock have been excluded
from the calculation in that such persons may be deemed to be affiliates of the registrant. This determination of affiliate status
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There
were a total of 41,460,097 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of March 15, 2018.
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Aerkomm
Inc.
Annual
Report on Form 10-K
Year
Ended December 31, 2017
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Special
Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements
In
addition to historical information, this report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities
Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange
Act. We use words such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “target,”
“plan,” “optimistic,” “intend,” “aim,” “will” or similar expressions
which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements
concerning the following:
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forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in “Item
1A. Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this report. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment,
and new risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for us to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors
on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from
those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking
events and circumstances discussed in this annual report may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely
from those anticipated or implied in our forward-looking statements.
You
should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected
in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance
or events and circumstances described in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Moreover, neither we nor any
other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation
to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this report to conform these statements to
actual results or to changes in our expectations, except as required by law.
You
should read this report and the documents that we reference in this report and have filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
or the SEC, with the understanding that our actual future results, levels of activity, performance and events and circumstances
may be materially different from what we expect.
This
report includes market and industry data that has been obtained from third-party sources, including industry publications, as
well as industry data prepared by our management on the basis of its knowledge of and experience in the industries in which we
operate (including our management’s estimates and assumptions relating to such industries based on that knowledge). Management’s
knowledge of such industries has been developed through its experience and participation in these industries. While our management
believes the third-party sources referred to in this annual report are reliable, neither we nor our management have independently
verified any of the data from such sources referred to in this report or ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied
upon by such sources. Internally prepared and third-party market forecasts, in particular, are estimates only and may be inaccurate,
especially over long periods of time. Furthermore, references in this report to any publications, reports, surveys or articles
prepared by third parties should not be construed as depicting the complete findings of the entire publication, report, survey
or article. The information in any such publication, report, survey or article is not incorporated by reference in this report.
Use
of Terms
Except
as otherwise indicated by the context and for the purposes of this report only, references in this report to:
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“we,”
“us,” “our,” or “our company,” are to the combined
business of Aerkomm Inc., a Nevada corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries;
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“Aircom”
are to Aircom Pacific, Inc., a California corporation and wholly-owned subsidiary of
our company;
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“Aircom
Seychelles” are to Aircom Pacific Ltd., a Republic of Seychelles company and wholly-owned
subsidiary of Aircom;
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HK” are to Aircom Pacific Inc. Limited, a Hong Kong company and wholly-owned subsidiary
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Taiwan” are to Aircom Telecom LLC, a Taiwanese company and wholly-owned subsidiary
of Aircom;
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Stock
Split
On
January 9, 2017, we completed a 1-for-10 reverse split of our issued and outstanding common stock. Accordingly, all share and
per share information in this report has been adjusted to give retroactive effect to such reverse split.
PART
I
Overview
With
advanced technologies and a unique business model, we, as a service provider of in-flight entertainment and connectivity, or IFEC,
solutions, intend to provide airline passengers with a broadband in-flight experience that encompasses a wide range of service
options. Such options include Wi-Fi, cellular, movies, gaming, live TV, and music. We plan to offer these core services, which
we are currently still developing, through both built-in in-flight entertainment systems, such as a seat-back display, as well
as on passengers’ personal devices. We also expect to provide content management services and e-commerce solutions related
to our IFEC solutions.
We
plan to partner with airlines and offer airline passengers free IFEC services. We plan to generate revenue through advertising
and in-flight transactions. We believe that this is an innovative approach that differentiates us from existing market players.
To
complement and facilitate our planned IFEC service offerings, we intend to build satellite ground stations and related data centers
within the geographic regions where we expect to be providing IFEC airline services. Initially, we are planning to build our first
ground station and data center in the Asia region, subject to the availability of sufficient capital and an appropriate ground
location.
Our
Corporate History and Structure
We
were incorporated in the State of Nevada on August 14, 2013 under the name Maple Tree Kids, Inc. We were incorporated in order
to acquire by merger all of the limited liability company interests of Maple Tree Kids LLC, a Vermont limited liability company,
or MTK LLC, which was completed on September 27, 2013. Our company was the surviving company in the merger and the separate existence
of MTK LLC ceased and we succeeded to all of the assets of MTK LLC as a result of the merger. Upon completion of the merger, we
were initially engaged in the business of selling infant and toddler products through the internet.
On
December 28, 2016, Aircom purchased 700,000 shares of our common stock held by Ms. Irina Goldman, our then sole director, officer
and principal stockholder, for $320,000, pursuant to a stock purchase agreement among Aircom, Ms. Goldman and our company dated
as of that date. Such shares represented approximately 86.3% of our issued and outstanding common stock as of the closing. Accordingly,
as a result of the transaction, Aircom became the controlling stockholder of our company.
On
January 10, 2017, we changed our name to Aerkomm Inc. in anticipation of our new business.
On
February 13, 2017, we acquired all of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Aircom in exchange for 40,000,000 shares of
our common stock. In addition, at the closing of the acquisition, Aircom returned all 700,000 shares of our common stock held
by it and we immediately cancelled such shares. As a result of this transaction, Aircom became our wholly-owned subsidiary and
the former shareholders of Aircom became the holders of approximately 87.81% of our issued and outstanding capital stock on a
fully-diluted basis. For accounting purposes, the share exchange transaction with Aircom was treated as a reverse acquisition,
with Aircom as the acquirer and our company as the acquired party. Unless the context suggests otherwise, when we refer in this
report to business and financial information for periods prior to the consummation of the acquisition, we are referring to the
business and financial information of Aircom and its consolidated subsidiaries.
Following
the consummation of this acquisition, we discontinued our business of selling infant and toddler products through the internet
and instead solely engaged in the business of providing IFEC solutions through Aircom.
Upon
the closing of the reverse acquisition on February 13, 2017, Mr. Jeffrey Wun, our sole director and President, Treasurer and Secretary,
resigned from his positions as President, Treasurer and Secretary. On the same date, the following persons were appointed to our
board of directors: Peter Chiou, Jan-Yung Lin, Colin Lim and Barbie Shih. In addition, Peter Chiou was appointed as our Chairman,
Chief Executive Officer and President.
On
December 29, 2017, stockholders of the Company holding 33,230,902 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock, or approximately
80.15% of the outstanding common stock of the Company, voted by written consent in lieu of an annual meeting to elect the following
six (6) persons to the board of directors of the Company to serve until the Company’s next annual meeting or until their
resignations are duly tendered and accepted: Jeffrey Wun, Jan-Yung Lin, Colin Lim, Raymond Choy, Chih-Ming (Albert) Hsu, and James
J. Busuttil. Peter Chiou, Barbie Shih and Robert Lu were not re-elected to the Company’s board of directors under the stockholders’
written consent in lieu of annual meeting.
On December 30, 2017, the Company’s
board of directors by unanimous written consent appointed Mr. Jeffrey Wun as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,
effective December 31, 2017. Mr. Chiou resigned from these positions, effective December 31, 2017, and is expected to become a
consultant to the Company for a short period of time. On January 22, 2018, our board of directors appointed Mr. Wun as its chairman.
We
are a holding company. All of our business operations are conducted through Aircom and its subsidiaries. The chart below presents
our corporate structure as of the date of this report:
On
October 13, 2016, Aircom acquired Aircom HK for $100,000. Aircom HK is a Hong Kong limited company formed on October 3, 2008 as
Yanwei Information Technology Limited. Aircom HK changed its name to Dadny Inc Limited on July 22, 2015 and changed its name again
to Aircom Pacific Inc. Limited on July 22, 2015. Aircom HK is in charge of all of Aircom’s business and operations in Hong
Kong and China. Aircom HK is applying for, and will be the holder of a Validation of Supplemental Type Certificate, or VSTC, issued
by the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, or HKCAD. Presently, Aircom HK’s primary function is business development, both
with respect to airlines as well as content providers and advertising partners based in Hong Kong and China. It is also actively
seeking strategic partnerships in those areas, through which Aircom may leverage its product offerings to provide enhanced services
to prospective customers. Aircom also plans to provide local support to Hong Kong-based airlines via Aircom HK and Aircom HK owned
teleports located in the Hong Kong areas.
On
December 12, 2016, Aircom acquired Aircom Japan for $600,000. Aircom Japan was formed under the law of Japan on August 29, 2011
as Dadny (Japan) Inc. and changed its name to Aircom Japan, Inc. on July 1, 2016. Aircom Japan is responsible for Aircom’s
business development efforts and general operations located within Japan. Aircom Japan is applying for, and will be the holder
of, a Satellite Communication Blanket License, which is necessary for Aircom to provide services within Japan. Aircom Japan will
also provide local support to airlines operate within the territory of Japan. We do not expect to be in a position to successfully
launch our service offerings in Japan until sometime in 2019.
Aircom
Seychelles was formed by Aircom under the laws of Seychelles on December 15, 2009 as Gulach Ltd. and changed its name to Aircom
Pacific Ltd. on August 19, 2014. Aircom Seychelles was formed to facilitate Aircom’s global corporate structure for both
business operations and tax planning. Presently, Aircom Seychelles has no operations. Aircom is working with corporate and tax
advisers in finalizing its global corporate structure and has not yet concluded its final plan of organization.
Aircom Taiwan, which became a wholly owned
subsidiary of Aircom in December 2017, was organized under the laws of Taiwan on June 29, 2016. During the first two quarters of
2017, Aircom advanced a total of $425,000 to Aircom Taiwan, which was not during that time affiliated with Aircom, for working
capital, as part of a planned $1,500,000 aggregate equity investment in Aircom Taiwan. Before Aircom Taiwan could issue equity
to Aircom, because Aircom was a “foreign national” under Taiwan law, the investment must be approved by the Investment
Review Committee of the Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan, or the Committee. Aircom entered into an Equity Pre-Subscription
Agreement with Aircom Taiwan on August 13, 2017 to memorialize the terms of the proposed investment. Subsequent to June 30, 2017,
Aircom advanced an additional $25,000 to Aircom Taiwan for working capital purposes. On December 19, 2017, the Committee approved
Aircom’s initial equity investment (valued as of that date at NT$15,150,000, or approximately US$500,000) and the purchase
of the founding owner’s total equity of NT$100,000 (approximately US$3,350). As a result, Aircom Taiwan became a wholly owned
subsidiary of Aircom.
Aircom
Taiwan is responsible for Aircom’s business development efforts and general operations within Taiwan. We are currently
planning to locate the site of our first ground station in Taiwan and we expect that if we raise sufficient funds to move forward
with this project (although that cannot be guaranteed), Aircom Taiwan will play a significant role in building and operating that
ground station.
Our
Industry
According
to William Blair’s equity report titled “The Internet of Everything,” dated January 30, 2017, commercial in-flight
connectivity, or IFC, is a rapidly growing $6 billion market. Global industry penetration of commercial aircraft installed with
IFC has grown from less than 1% in 2008 to 25% in 2016, with the expectation of 60%-plus by 2022. Industry growth should occur
from not only increased penetration, but also expected increases in the average revenue generated per aircraft.
The
global IFEC market is expected to experience high growth due to factors such as aircraft expansion, increasing passenger rates,
rising penetration rates, and technological advances. The global IFEC market revenue was forecasted to grow at a compound annual
growth rate of 49.7% (2013 Global Industry Analyst Report). The Asia Pacific region is expected to experience more rapid growth
because of the demand from a huge population. Boeing estimates that commercial aircraft will increase from 22,510 planes in 2015
to more than 45,000 in 2035, according to its 2016 market report.
Our
Business Model
We
believe that our business model sets us apart from our competitors. We combine cutting-edge connectivity technology with a unique
content-driven approach. Traditionally, providers of in-flight connectivity focus primarily on the profit margin derived from
the sale of hardware to airlines and of bandwidth to passengers. Both airlines and passengers have to “pay to play,”
which results in low participation and usage rates. We break away from this model and set a new trend with our business model,
under which neither airlines nor passengers need to pay for products or services. Furthermore, our business plan will provide
our future airline partners with an opportunity to participate in our revenue sharing model. Taken together, this novel approach
creates incentive for the airlines to work with us while driving passenger usage rates to levels management believes could reach
90% or more, considering the fact that many passengers now carry more than one smart device.
Our
main source of revenue is expected to be derived from the content channeled through our network. In other words, we plan to use
connectivity as a tool rather than as a commodity for sale, which we believe will allow us to achieve a greater return. By providing
free connectivity and a large volume of content, we believe that we will generate a multiplying effect that will result in a value
that exceeds the “sum of its parts.” Through our extended products, continuously expanding content network, and integrated
service, we expect to deliver a total end-to-end solution for our customers, along with uninterrupted professional and social
life to passengers during air travel.
We
expect that our business will generate revenue primarily through revenue sharing with select partners. Our revenue partners include
Internet companies, content providers, advertisers, telecom service providers, e-commerce, and premium sponsors. In addition,
we expect to generate income from selling premium access passes to frequent flyers which would enable the holders to access our
network with less restrictions and fewer interruptions from advertisement.
We
expect to launch our business offerings in 2018, initially in China or Southeast Asia. We may expand our operations
to other international markets if we determine that we can compete in such markets.
Our
IFEC Solutions
We
plan to provide airline passengers with a broadband in-flight experience that encompasses a wide range of service options. Such
options include WiFi, cellular, movies, gaming, live TV, and music. We plan to offer our services through both built-in in-flight
entertainment systems, such as a seatback display, as well as on passengers’ personal devices. We also plan to provide related
content management services and on-board e-commerce solutions.
Our
Connectivity Solutions
We
expect to bring connectivity on-board aircraft with communication satellites. As depicted in the diagram below, aircraft equipped
with connectivity instruments can communicate with satellites via an airborne antenna. The satellite then relays the information
to a ground station, which is equipped with a high-power satellite dish and is connected to the internet through our proprietary
ground system.
Satellites
can communicate on different microwave frequency bands. The higher the frequency, the faster the rate at which data transmits.
However, higher frequency waves are more susceptible to interference from the environment, such as rain fade. Most in-flight connectivity
systems currently rely on the Ku-band for communication, though many players in the market are working to provide higher bandwidth
and faster transmitting rates using the Ka-band. However, there are few Ka-enabled satellites, which limits the coverage area.
We are developing a hybrid Ka/Ku satellite communication system that enables a high throughput where Ka-band coverage is available
and offers global coverage where it is not. Our policy engine will make near real-time decisions based on best available bandwidth
to choose between Ka and Ku-bands. In an area where Ka and Ku-band coverage overlaps, our airborne system can use both Ka and
Ku-band bandwidth or choose the best option based on capacity, cost, and loading. It can also roam seamlessly between Ka and Ku-band
satellites when the aircraft is moving in to or out of the Ka-band coverage area.
Our
dual band system architecture brings our airline customers and their passengers the benefits of both Ka and Ku-band satellite
technology. The Ka-band increases data throughput, while the Ku-band offers reliable service outside of the Ka-band coverage area
or when Ka-band is not available due to weather or other interference.
In
July 2015, we entered into a digital transmission service agreement with Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited, or
AsiaSat, for use of its AsiaSat 7 and 8 satellites, which provide access to both Ku and Ka-bands in China and Southeast Asia,
for the provision of telecommunication services, including internet service. This agreement runs for a period of three years from
its date of commencement, December 31, 2015. We paid AsiaSat a deposit of $775,000, which will be held by AsiaSat as security
for our payment obligations and which AsiaSat may apply towards any defaults in such obligations. We are required to pay AsiaSat
an annual service fee of $3,100,000, on a quarterly basis. The contract was subsequently suspended and both sides reached a settlement
with respect to the Agreement in July 2017.
In
March 2017, we entered into a Master Service Agreement with SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation for use of its JCSAT-2B/Asia Beam Ku-band
satellite telecommunication services, teleport services and housing services. The agreement’s initial term runs for a period
of three years from its commencement date of April 15, 2017, subject to the receipt of all governmental licenses and approval,
and will continue be effective provided any of the services continues after the initial term. We are required to prepay $285,300
and a security deposit plus applicable Japanese consumption tax upon commencement date.
We
are actively working with other satellite providers in order to accommodate airlines’ global routes and growing fleets.
We are monitoring the satellite industry for growth in coverage, with recent attention on China Satcom’s plan to launch
high-capacity Ka-band and Ka HTS multispot-beam satellites over the Asia Pacific region.
We
plan to provide airline partners with the equipment necessary for in-flight connectivity, which is to be installed by the maintenance,
repair, and overhaul service provider, or MRO, selected by the airline. The main components of each installation kit include a
radome, one antenna each for Ka and Ku-band, a modem, servers, and wireless access points, among others. The complete bill of
materials encompasses more than 5,000 individual parts and components. All components of the installation kit will require an
Supplemental Type Certificate, or STC, from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, or FAA, or its equivalents in the relevant
jurisdiction. For aircraft outside of the FAA’s jurisdiction, an additional VSTC for the jurisdiction is required. Each
aircraft type requires its own STC and VSTC as needed. For example, a STC for an Airbus A320 would not permit us to install the
same equipment onboard a Boeing 737.
On
October 15, 2014, our subsidiary, Aircom, entered into an agreement with dMobile System Co., Ltd., or dMobile, a Taiwanese corporation
whose Chairman of the Board is Daniel Shih, our co-founder, a former material beneficial owner of our common stock and the husband
of Barbie Shih, one of our former directors, for the delivery to dMobile of ground station equipment to be resold to Priceplay
Taiwan Inc., or PPTW, of which Mr. Shih may be a deemed beneficial owner. According to the terms of this agreement, the purchase
price for the initial system was $10,202,455, which was reduced to $6,980,000 on March 10, 2015. We delivered the initial system
to dMobile on October 20, 2015 and the purchase price receivable from dMobile was offset by our payable to dMobile for a certain
software purchase and a portion of the $1,000,000 prepayment dMobile paid towards the ground station equipment purchase price,
leaving a balance owed by Aircom to dMobile of $471,100. In March 2017, due to changes in ground station equipment technology,
both parties mutually agreed to terminate the contracts between them and dMobile agreed to accept 94,220 shares of our common
stock in settlement of the $471,100 balance. For a more detailed discussion of this settlement agreement, see “Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” below.
We
will work with our hardware providers to obtain the necessary STCs or VSTCs for individual aircraft types. We will also provide
training and technical support to each airline’s MRO services provider(s) for the installation of our equipment. Such support
will also include technical, management, and operational support, with 24/7 network monitoring of the performance of each aircraft’s
equipment.
Our
Content Solutions
Traditionally,
airlines view in-flight entertainment content as a budgeted expense for which they have to pay hefty royalties. With our business
model and technologies, we are able to transform in-flight entertainment into a source of revenue for our airline customers. We
are teaming up with our current and future prospective airline customers to provide free onboard Wi-Fi services to passengers,
which allows us to maintain data traffic control, specifically in terms of blocking or placing advertisements as needed and inserting
targeted commercials.
Premium
Content Sponsorship
Recently,
merchants have begun to take advantage of in-flight connectivity. In May of 2015, Amazon announced its plan to sponsor free video
and music streaming for its Prime Video subscribers onboard JetBlue’s planes. The Amazon and JetBlue partnership is a paradigm
of a win-win affiliation between an Internet powerhouse and a provider of in-flight connectivity. Amazon gained a platform through
which it could display its premium subscription services and expanded its distribution network, while JetBlue generated significant
revenue simply by making its in-flight connectivity available to Amazon.
The
Amazon-JetBlue partnership is only one of many examples whereby an Internet company can vastly increase its competitive edge by
gaining access to in-flight connectivity. We seek to exemplify this type of relationship through collaboration with major Internet
companies, such as a search engine company. We plan to promote the partner’s brand through its in-flight services by channeling
all searches to the partner’s search engine. By designing the user interface around the partnered company, we can present
passengers with an on-screen environment populated by its apps, logos, and colors, providing a powerful marketing tool for the
company. We can also enhance recognition of our sponsors’ brand by creating a list of portals on the in-flight system’s
home screen, which leads to each sponsor’s individual page where passengers can resume their normal entertainment, social,
and professional activities.
We
are actively negotiating with Internet content providers to establish premium sponsorships. We have entered into a memorandum
of understanding with Yahoo! to provide bandwidth sponsorship with branding potential.
Live
TV
We
are negotiating with television providers along our airline partners’ flight routes to make live TV available through our
IFEC system. Airlines can select live TV channels that are appropriate for each flight route. An Electronic Program Guide channel
listing will be available for easy viewing and selection.
Several
revenue sources will be available for live TV broadcasting, including commercials before and during programs, and banners at the
bottom of the screen. Banner advertisements at the bottom of the screen can be interactive which will generate pay per click,
or PPC, or cost per click, or CPC, revenue in addition to the lower priced cost per thousand impressions, or CPM, revenue. In
addition, we could receive sponsorship premiums from select TV programs, such as pay-per-view and shopping channels.
Social
Media and Instant Messaging
We
have firewalls in place both on the ground and in the air. These, in combination with our policy enforcement software, allow us
to filter, classify, block, or forward services in accordance to our service and quality policies. We can control the flow of
traffic for each individual application, enabling us to use a white list model through which social media and instant messaging
partners can provide their users with onboard access by paying an annual fee.
We
are in active discussions with Line, WeChat, WhatsApp, and other social media partners regarding an annual premium fee in exchange
for user access to their applications and services during air travel. The access to other networks may be limited to a single
direction or blocked entirely. For example, we could allow the users of a non-paying instant message service to receive, but not
send, instant messages. When a user tries to respond to a received message, the system would present a pop-up message encouraging
the user to urge the service provider to enter into a relationship with us.
Airlines
can select movies, videos, and other content for their passengers through our content management system. The management system
will tailor content suggestions according to the flight route and destination and automatically upload selected content to an
onboard server while the aircraft is on the ground. This creates a cache that allows in-flight viewing in areas with limited or
no satellite bandwidth connectivity. For premium content, we may maintain a live connection with the providers’ network
for accounting and digital rights management purposes.
Video/Content
on Demand
Content
that is available to passengers for free will generate advertising-based revenue through commercials before and during the programming,
as well as through banners advertisements. Passengers can choose to pay for premium content, such as first-run movies where available.
For programming of all types, our partnered advertising agents can integrate appropriate and effective advertisements targeted
to the viewer. Prior to the start of any program, users will be required to view a commercial with a length determined by the
duration of the selected program. Passenger may not skip or close this commercial without closing out of the program. We can place
similar advertisements before games or radio programs and during online duty-free shopping.
Frequent
flying passengers will be able to purchase a premium package to allow access to unlimited movies, games, and other entertainment
contents with no layered advertising. These packages will include day, trip, monthly, and annual based membership.
Search
Engine
In
this information age, people often refer to the Internet for information, yet few individuals are aware that every Internet search
they perform generates revenue for the search engine company. Search engine providers, such as Google, Bing, and Yahoo, sell keywords,
page ranking in search results, advertisement placement, and other related services. The revenue generated by a search engine
fluctuates in relation to its volume of activity. We will manage search engines on a white list basis, which means that the in-flight
connectivity system will only permit traffic to and from approved search engines to go through. If a passenger performs a search
on a search engine that is not partnered with us, the search will be redirected to one that is.
We
plan to enter into an agreement with search engine partners to share the revenue generated from passengers’ searches. As
discussed under “Premium Content Sponsorship” above, we may grant exclusivity to a particular search engine provider
that is a premium sponsor. Such exclusivity may be specific to certain airlines or routes.
Internet
Advertising Replacement
We
have invested millions of dollars in airborne satellite infrastructure in order to deliver Internet access to passengers. In the
Internet traffic, more than 50% of bandwidth is consumed by advertisements in the data stream. In order to streamline bandwidth
usage, our ground system will detect advertisements from a webpage and replaces them with advertisements from our advertisers
or partners. We will work with Internet advertisers to present advertisements that are relevant to passengers’ interests.
This system enables our partners to place their advertisements accordingly and generate revenue for both parties. These industry-leading
advertisers offer destination-specific commercials and banners, which can be placed in the in-flight entertainment system and
in apps and portal on personal devices. By utilizing these commercial agents to sell ad space on these systems, we plan to cover
all marketable areas, expanding sales opportunities and increasing revenue.
With
online advertisement utilizing both CPM and CPC models, we are able to capitalize on virtually all available ad space and work
with any advertising partner.
Online/Streaming
Gaming
We
will make it possible to stream console-quality games in the cabin. Through gaming content partnerships, we will be able to offer
PlayStation, Xbox, and other console games. Passengers will be able to play popular games from their personal device or in-flight
entertainment system, invite friends to play over the network, and save their gaming data for continued play on the ground, which
require high speed network in order to play those interactive action games. Our online gaming service will bring our passengers
a gaming experience never seen before. We expect to generate revenue from advertisements, including banners and commercials, and
from fees for premium games or sales of access passes.
Telecommunications
Text Messaging Services
Through
strategic partnerships with telecommunication providers, we will allow passengers to use 4G messaging services while in flight.
Our in-flight system will detect whether the passenger is using a partner carrier’s network and will deliver or block messages
to and from a passenger’s mobile phone accordingly. For those using a non-partner’s network, the system will urge
the passenger to request that their service provider join our network. These passengers can also purchase a premium package to
enable the text message service.
Destination-Based
Service
With
flight route and passenger information, our partners will be able to offer destination-specific merchandise and services, including
hotel and rental car bookings, transportation arrangements, restaurant reservations, local tours, and ticket purchases. Travel
insurance may be offered on the flight. By signing up with service partners in the region, we will share the transaction-based
revenue by a fixed dollar amount or percentage of the transaction.
In-flight
Trading
We
have found that in-flight connectivity allows travelers to make better use of their travel time. With the uninterrupted broadband
available onboard, passengers can conduct business with professionalism and ease. One example of this benefit is that we plan
to collaborate with trading partners to offer financial trading services and charge a processing fee when a passenger conducts
a trade in-flight.
Black
Box Live
For
reasons of flight safety, a flight recorder, commonly known as a black box, is required on every aircraft over a certain size.
The flight recorder records data with respect to the various status of the flight and stores the data on a magnetic tape or solid-state
disk with special coding. After retrieving the relevant information from the device, an individual can decode the data and learn
what the aircraft encountered during the flight. This makes it possible to determine the potential causes of an accident. When
the black box is needed, the aircraft has likely suffered an accident. A massive impact or explosion accompanies most airplane
crashes, thus requiring the flight recorder to be shockproof and fire resistant. As the majority of aviation accidents happen
over an ocean, the flight recorder must also be waterproof and corrosion-resistant to avoid being damaged by salt water. Despite
advancements in flight recorder design and the continual improvement of the strength of its materials, records show that a large
number of flight recorders were damaged and unreadable following accidents, if not lost altogether. For this reason, effective,
real-time storage of in-flight data is beneficial for deducing the cause of aviation crashes and preventing them from happening
again.
With
this new product, Black Box Live, we expect to provide a system of real-time flight information back-up which is aimed at advancing
flight safety. Under strict security measures, this new product will securely stream the flight data and crewmembers’ cockpit
voice records to our cloud for airlines and authorized individuals to access and monitor. Black Box Live is in the early stages
of development and, at this time, we cannot assure you when this product will reach market, if at all.
AirCinema
Our planned AirCinema solution is designed
to transfer passengers’ visual and audio experience. Traditional built-in in-flight entertainment systems, in particular
those in the economic cabin, are confined to very small screen and primitive audio sound. Our planned AirCinema utilizes the pico
projector technology to bring supersized screen display onboard airplanes without incurring outrageous costs or adding significant
weight. AirCinema will aim to deliver a screen size of up to 20” in economy seats and even bigger screen in business or
first-class cabins. With such screen sizes, it will be possible for AirCinema to obtain IMAX certification. Moreover, AirCinema
will be capable of providing full HD 3D Cinema experience in-flight. In addition, AirCinema will incorporate a special designed
head rest with embedded speaker arrays that will deliver THX surround sound without headphones. We plan to qualify AirCinema for
a theater license, which would enable us to provide first-run theater only movie titles and sell movie tickets on pay-per-view
basis. Our satellite-based connectivity system could stream the movie title from ground to aircraft and simultaneously provide
digital rights management, which is a prerequisite of showing a theater-only movie title. AirCinema will transform airline coach
seating into theater seating and the passengers could enjoy movies with the same look and feel of sitting in a movie theater.
Aircom
entered into a development agreement with Priceplay.com, Inc., or PPUS, a California corporation whose chairman is Daniel Shih,
our co-founder, a former material beneficial owner of our common stock and the husband of our former director, Barbie Shih, for
development of airplane passenger seats incorporating our AirCinema technology which we were to sell to PPUS and the delivery
by PPUS to us of two prototype three-seat rows of seats for economy cabins. In March 2017, PPUS and Aircom mutually agreed to
terminate the remainder of this contract due to changes in related technology and PPUS’ exit from this segment of the IFEC
business. We will resume the development of this product upon the availability of certain new technology and additional funding.
We cannot assure you at this time that we will be able to complete development of this new product offering. In settlement of
the agreement with PPUS, we agreed to convert PPUS’ remaining prepayments to us of $737,000 into a subscription for 147,400
shares of our common stock. For a more detailed discussion of this settlement agreement, see “Item 13. Certain Relationships
and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” below.
Yacht
Communications
We
have begun to develop new equipment and services to provide satellite communications to yachts, initially in the East Asia market.
Our new yachts service will utilize the same satellite communication infrastructure we have developed for IFEC. We are currently
in the customer demonstration stage with our yacht satellite communications equipment and services. We cannot be sure at this
time that we will be successful developing or marketing this yacht product offering.
Satellite
Ground Stations and Data Centers
We
plan to build a satellite ground station and a data center in Asia region to support our operations in that region.
A
ground station’s main purpose is to establish telecommunication links with satellites. It houses satellite antennae
and other communication equipment. Satellite antennae must be located within the coverage of the satellites being used.
Ground station satellite antennae are substantial in size, generally between 20 to 30 feet (7 to 9 meters) in diameter.
As we expand our operation, we expect to have multiple dish antennae connecting to various satellites. Due to the strong
electromagnetic radiation emitted by the antennae, a ground station must be located in rural or industrial areas and it requires
a substantial setback zone around the ground station.
Since
our IFEC business model will require collecting and processing large amounts of data, it will be beneficial for us to have access
to a high capacity data center for the storage and processing of big data. Such a data center should be built within the
same region of, and close to, the ground station, because of synergies and technical advantages such as shorter network latency
and cost savings in ground links between the ground station and data center. We expect that building our own satellite ground
stations and data centers will, in the long run, create economic efficiencies and operational independence.
We
are actively searching for appropriate sites for our first ground station and data center in the Asia region.
Our
Contracts with Airline Partners
In
June 2016, we entered into a master agreement with Hong Kong Airlines Limited, a Hong Kong based airline, or Hong Kong Airlines,
to install IFEC systems on-board their aircraft. Also party to this agreement is Klingon Aerospace Inc., formerly known as LUXE
Electric Co., Ltd., a Taiwanese corporation, or Klingon, our product development partner and value-added reseller in the region
where Hong Kong Airlines operates. Daniel Shih, our co-founder, was Chairman of Klingon from February 2015 to February 2016, and
Peter Chiou, our former Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, was Chief Executive Officer and President of Klingon
from March 2015 through April 2016, prior to his joining our company in February 2017.
The
implementation of the Hong Kong Airlines project is conditioned upon VSTC approval from the HKCAD. We and our equipment supplier
have submitted the VSTC application to HKCAD, but the application process is presently on hold due to the supplier’s failure
to deliver a key component of the IFEC system. Presently, we do not expect the supplier to be able to delivery such key component.
As a result, we are actively seeking alternative options to implement the Hong Kong Airline project, including developing necessary
equipment or components thereof with other strategic partners. Because we cannot be sure when we will be able to obtain the IFEC
equipment for the VSTC approval, we cannot be sure when we will begin to generate revenues from the agreement with Hong Kong Airlines,
if at all.
Until
such time as all approvals from the HKCAD have been received, our agreement with Hong Kong Airlines only expresses the parties’
desires and understandings and will not create any legal rights, liabilities or responsibilities whatsoever and will not be legally
binding on us or Hong Kong Airlines. There can be no assurance as to when we will receive the required HKCAD approvals.
Additionally,
we had expected that our services would be provided to Hong Kong Airlines through AsiaSat pursuant to the terms of our agreement
with AsiaSat. Now that our agreement with AsiaSat has been terminated, we will have to find a replacement satellite services provider
for our future arrangement with Hong Kong Airlines. We may not be able to find a replacement of AsiaSat on reasonable terms, if
at all.
We
plan to enter into business agreements with additional airline partners that will allow our satellite equipment and/or entertainment
services to be installed, and our services provided, on their aircraft. Under these agreements, we expect that the airlines will
commit to have our equipment installed on some or all of the aircraft they operate, and we will commit to provide passenger connectivity
and/or entertainment services on such aircraft and to remit to the airlines a specified percentage of the revenue that we generate.
We will have the exclusive right to provide Internet connectivity services on these aircraft throughout the term of the agreement
in contracts with airline partners. Depending on the contract, installation and maintenance services may be performed by us and/or
the airline. These agreements will also vary as to who pays for installation and maintenance of the equipment.
Arrangements
with Our Business Partners
Yahoo MOU
: On January 19,
2016, Aircom entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding, which we refer to as the Yahoo MOU, with Yahoo! Hong Kong Limited,
or Yahoo, pursuant to which, the parties intend to collaboratively market and provide their products and services to commercial
airlines in Asia. Through its affiliates, Yahoo provides customers internet related services including software, content, communications,
media and commerce services. According to the Yahoo MOU, Yahoo intends to use our in-flight entertainment and connectivity system,
or IFEC, to provide in-flight services to its customers. By 2018, through co-marketing and co-branding with Yahoo, we expect to
install IFEC on at least 50 aircraft in Asia. In addition, the parties intend to collaborate on destination-based marketing and
develop a revenue-share scheme on the advertising revenue arising from the in-flight services. We expect that Yahoo will be the
exclusive provider of pre-roll video ads on our IFEC in exchange for committed revenue from Yahoo. The parties further intend to
collaborate and develop the necessary interface to support interaction and/or integration between our backend and each of Yahoo’s
websites and Yahoo’s applications. All present and future intellectual property rights related to IFEC are expected to solely
belong to us or the third-party or third parties from whom we obtained the right to use. The Yahoo MOU has a term of two years
unless otherwise modified or terminated by the parties. This MOU expired on January 19, 2018 and we are working with Yahoo! Hong
Kong to extend this MOU.
LeTV MOU
: On January 29,
2016, Aircom entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding, which we refer to as the LeTV MOU, with LeTV Cloud Computing
Co., Ltd, or LeTV, pursuant to which, the parties intend to collaboratively market and provide their respective products and services
to commercial airlines in Asia. LeTV is a public company in China that provides internet related services including video streaming,
software and content to its customers. According to the LeTV MOU, LeTV intends to use our IFEC to provide in-flight services to
its customers. By 2018, through co-marketing and co-branding with LeTV, we expect to install IFEC on at least 50 aircraft in Asia.
The parties also intend that all present and future intellectual property rights related to IFEC will solely belong to us or the
third-party or third parties from whom we obtained the right to use. The LeTV MOU has a term of two years unless otherwise modified
or terminated by the parties. This MOU expired on January 29, 2018, and the Company is currently negotiating with LeTV to extend
this MOU.
India
MOU
: On June 16, 2016, Aircom entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding, which we refer to as the India MOU,
with Nelco Limited, or NELCO, and NELCO’s wholly owned subsidiary, Tatanet Services Limited, or TNSL, pursuant to which,
the parties intend to collaboratively market and provide their products and services to commercial airlines in India. NELCO and
TNSL are both Indian companies that provide satellite communications services in India and its surrounding regions. Under the
terms of the India MOU, the parties intend to jointly market our IFEC and provide in-flight services to commercial airlines in
India. The parties expect to apply respectively for regulatory approvals in India as may be required for the airworthiness certificate.
In addition, the parties intend to collaborate on technical and business assessment to incorporate our IFEC with NELCO’s
and TNSL’s services and contents to the mutually agreed customers. The India MOU has a term of two years unless otherwise
modified or terminated by the parties.
Malta
MOU
: On October 28, 2017, Aircom entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding, which we refer to as the Malta
MOU, with PanAfriqiyah, a company organized under the laws of Malta, pursuant to which the parties intend to collaboratively market
and provide their products and services to passengers of a Malta-based airline fleet. Under the terms of the Malta MOU, the parties
intend to develop, install and operate in-flight connectivity systems onboard the Malta-based airline fleet and provide related
services to its passengers.
Onurair
MOU
: On March 1, 2018, Aircom entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding, which we refer to as the Onurair
MOU, with Onurair Tasimacilik A.S., a company organized under the laws of Turkey, pursuant to which the parties intend to collaboratively
market and provide their products and services to passengers of the Turkey-based airline fleet. Under the terms of the Onurair
MOU, the parties intend to develop, install and operate in-flight connectivity systems onboard the Turkey-based airline fleet
and provide related services to its passengers.
Global
Eagle LOI
: On September 26, 2017, Aircom entered into a nonbinding letter of intent, which we refer to as the Global Eagle
LOI, with Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., or Global Eagle, for the development, installation and operation of certain IFEC services
on selected aircraft of Malindo Airways Sdn. Bhd. Global Eagle and its affiliates are in the business of developing and manufacturing
IFEC systems and solutions, including hardware, software, installation, networks services, content delivery and related services.
Malindo Air is a Malaysia-based airline that operates a network of scheduled regional passenger services throughout Malaysia and
to over 40 destinations. According to the Global Eagle LOI, the parties intend to develop, install and operate an IFEC system
to provide onboard Wi-Fi services and content delivery on 64 aircraft of Malindo Air. The parties plan to collaborate on technical
and business assessments to best combine Global Eagle’s onboard equipment and ground management systems, Global Eagle’s
entertainment portal and related billing and authentication services, and our IFEC system to provide IFEC services to Malindo
Air. We are expected to fund the capital expenditure for this project, including initial nonrecurring engineering, equipment and
satellite bandwidth costs while Global Eagle intends to fund the operational expenditures for this project including network and
bandwidth costs. In addition, until December 31, 2017, we may not directly or indirectly enter into or continue discussions with
any party operating in the business of providing products and services similar to the in-flight entertainment and/or connectivity
products offered by Global Eagle, in each case for the benefit of Malindo Air. This exclusivity restriction does not apply to
negotiations and discussions with respect to the provision of services or products to any persons other than Malindo Air.
Airbus
S.A.S. MOU
: On March 7, 2018, Aircom entered into a nonbinding memorandum of understanding, which we refer to as the Airbus
MOU, with Airbus S.A.S., a company organized under the laws of France, for the development by Airbus of a complete solution relating
to the installation of Aircom’s IFEC system on Airbus single aisle aircraft and the procurement by Airbus of the relevant
regulatory certifications.
All
of the above memorandums of understanding, or MOUs, and the Global Eagle LOI are nonbinding and as a result, they only express
the desires and understandings between the parties and do not create any legally binding rights, obligations or contracts except
for certain customary provisions such as exclusivity, costs and expenses, confidentiality and governing law. Any binding obligation
to proceed with the transactions contemplated by the MOUs and the Global Eagle LOI would need to be included in a definitive agreement
that is subject to negotiations of the parties, approvals by the board of directors of respective parties and in certain instances,
approvals from regulatory authorities. There can be no assurance that we will be able to enter into such definitive agreements
or receive the required governmental approvals. If for whatever reason the transactions contemplated by the MOUs and the Global
Eagle LOI do not proceed, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.
Product
Development, Manufacturing, Installation and Maintenance
On
March 9, 2015, we entered into a 10-year purchase agreement with Klingon, pursuant to which we agreed to sell our in-flight connectivity
systems to Klingon for joint development and resale to Hong Kong based airlines under the brand name Aircom4U. In accordance with
the terms of this agreement, Klingon agreed to purchase from us an initial order of onboard equipment comprising an onboard system
for a purchase price of $909,000, with payments to be made in accordance with a specific milestones schedule. To date, we have
received $762,000 from Klingon in milestone payments towards the equipment purchase price.
Klingon
may, at its option, purchase additional onboard system packages in connection with the marketing of the Aircom4U business. In
furtherance of this arrangement, Klingon is a party to our agreement with Hong Kong Airlines. We expect Klingon to purchase additional
onboard systems for resale to Hong Kong Airlines once our VSTC is approved by the HKCAD, although we can give no assurance as
to when this will take place, if at all.
Because
of the delay by our onboard system equipment supplier for the approval of the VSTC from the HKCAD, we have not been able to deliver
to Klingon a ready for sale, certified onboard system equipment package. Instead, we have delivered to Klingon a development kit
of the ordered equipment, which is the same as the finished product but for the lack of HKCAD certification. Although there is
no specified deadline in the agreement with Klingon for delivering the certified onboard system, Klingon has the right to terminate
its agreement upon 60 days’ prior notice, subject to a 60-day cure period, if we fail to timely deliver the certified product.
If Klingon terminates its agreement, we may be responsible for refunding to Klingon the milestone payments that we have received.
We will have to suspend or modify our agreement with Klingon if our current equipment supplier is not able to provide certifiable
onboard system equipment package for the VSTC certification purpose.
We
will provide airline partners with the equipment necessary for in-flight connectivity, which is to be installed by the MRO service
provider selected by the airline. We will also provide training and technical support to each airline’s MRO for the installation
of our equipment. Such support will also include technical, management, and operational support, with 24/7 network monitoring
of the performance of each aircraft’s equipment.
We
will rely on third-party suppliers for equipment components that we use to provide our services, including those discussed below.
We
will purchase our ground station equipment from Blue Topaz Consultants, Ltd., a British Virgin Islands corporation, or BTC, under
an agreement that we have with BTC dated December 15, 2015. Under the terms of this agreement, BTC will develop and provide to
us four sets of ground station hub equipment, or the Hub Equipment, for our use and sale into our Asian markets. We and BTC will
separately enter into service agreements for the installation and maintenance of the Hub Equipment systems. We have agreed to
pay BTC $6,205,216 for the first Hub Equipment system and have already made milestone payments to BTC totaling $3,250,000. The
purchase price was increased to $6,234,260 on November 30, 2016 due to the increase in cost of a software license. We will be
required to pay BTC the balance of $2,984,260 owed on the first Hub Equipment system following delivery and service commencement
of this system.
On January 15, 2015, we entered into a
statement of work with dMobile for the development by dMobile of a next generation satellite-based data link system that can utilize
advanced protocols such as WiMAX 2.1. According to the terms of this agreement, deliveries of work product were delivered to us
over a scheduled period of time with the final delivery having been completed. The purchase price for this project was $4,950,000.
We paid dMobile a non-refundable prepayment of $1,000,000. We and dMobile agreed to offset each other’s accounts receivable
and accounts payable under this agreement and the agreement referred to under “—Our IFEC Solutions—Our Connectivity
Solutions” above. After reconciliation of both accounts, we owed dMobile $471,100 which we agreed to settle through the issuance
to dMobile of 94,220 shares of our common stock.
In
January 2016, we entered into a purchase order, which we refer to as the Purchase Order, pursuant to which PPTW agreed to purchase
from Aircom a set of mobile satellite communication equipment priced at $909,000. In March 2017, PPTW informed us that it desired
to terminate its satellite communications related business and return the equipment that it purchased from us for a full refund.
In settlement of this agreement, we agreed to accept a return of the equipment and to convert PPTW’s payment to us of $819,300
into a subscription for 163,860 shares of our common stock. For a more detailed discussion of this settlement agreement, see Item
13. “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence” below.
Our
Technology
Dual-Band
Hybrid Satellite System
We
believe that mobile satellite broadband service requires the bandwidth efficiency provided by Ka band satellite and spot beam
based HTS. However, limited Asia-Pacific coverage area of Ka HTS systems restrict the use of a pure Ka band system. Our design
of dual Ka/Ku band satellite terminal allows independent acquisition of Ka and Ku band satellites at different orbital positions
thus maximizing the utilization of satellite bandwidth.
Transcoding
The
current mainstream video compression format is H.264, also known as MPEG-4 Advanced Video Coding. It is widely used in Blu-ray
discs, online videos, web software, and HDTV broadcasts terrestrially and over cable and satellite.
H.265,
also known as High Efficiency Video Coding, is a newly developed video compression standard designed to replace H.264. It is capable
of delivering H.264 video quality at half the bit rate. H.265 has several significant advantages over H.264, including better
compression, higher image quality, and lower bandwidth usage.
We
incorporate hardware-based, real-time technology that transcodes content from multiple streaming or broadcast input forms. We
convert the content into H.265-encoded Internet protocol, or IP, streams, which reduces the amount of bandwidth required while
enhancing the quality of the content. By deploying real-time transcoding technology in its ground and airborne systems, we enable
live TV and video streaming in an IP format that optimizes satellite bandwidth utilization and achieves cost-effective content
delivery.
Satellite
Link Acceleration
The
most common transmission control protocols, or TCPs, used in the Internet have been designed for terrestrial wired networks. TCPs
do not perform well in long-delay satellite environment and may cause bad user experiences in web surfing and Internet access.
Our
satellite link acceleration technology improves TCP/IP-based data transmission over a satellite system through compression, deduplication,
caching, latency optimization, packet aggregation, and cross-layer enhancement. This technology includes end-to-end software in
airborne system and ground server for cost effective application accelerator and optimization of live TV and video streaming.
This combination of technologies makes airborne Web access and contents access feel like fiber at home.
AirCinema
AirCinema
incorporates projector-based H.265 steaming technology onboard an aircraft. We have optimized this projector system technology
for in-flight viewing and entertainment purposes by utilizing auto focusing, zooming, and alignment, as well as dynamic brightness
control. Passengers can use the AirCinema directional audio system to enjoy onboard music and content without the need for a separate
headset.
Our
Intellectual Property
We
rely on a combination of intellectual property rights, including trade secrets, patents, copyrights, trademarks and domain names,
as well as contractual restrictions to protect intellectual property and proprietary technology owned or used by us.
We
have patented certain of our technologies in the United States, Europe, China and Taiwan. Our United States patents will expire
at dates ranging from 2030 to 2031, while our patents outside of the United States expire at dates ranging from 2030 to 2031.
We do not believe our business is dependent to any material extent on any single patent or group of patents that we own. We also
have a number of patent applications pending both in and outside of the United States and we will continue to seek patent protection
in the United States and certain other countries to the extent we believe such protection is appropriate and cost-effective.
We
consider our brands to be important to the success of our business and our competitive position. We rely on both trademark registrations
and common law protection for trademarks. Our registered trademarks in the United States and certain other countries include,
among others, “AirCinema”, “AirTelecom”, “AircomPac” although we have not yet obtained registrations
for our most important marks in all markets in which we currently do business or intend to do business in the future. Generally,
the protection afforded for trademarks is perpetual, if they are renewed on a timely basis, if registered, and continue to be
used properly as trademarks.
We
license or purchase from third parties’ technology, software and hardware that are critical to providing our products and
services. Much of this technology, software and hardware is customized for our use and would be difficult or time-consuming to
obtain from alternative vendors.
We
have developed certain ideas, processes, and methods that contribute to our success and competitive position that we consider
to be trade secrets. We protect our trade secrets by keeping them confidential through the use of internal and external controls,
including contractual protections with employees, contractors, customers, vendors, and airline partners. Trade secrets can be
protected for an indefinite period so long as their secrecy is maintained.
Our
Competition
Our
key competitors include Gogo Inc., which has the largest installed base in the IFEC market mainly via air-to-ground technology
and L-band connectivity services and provides a passenger-paid system of connectivity solutions and wireless in-flight entertainment
services, and Panasonic Avionics Corp., which provides IFEC hardware and solutions via L-band and Ku-band technology. Other competitors
include ViaSat, Global Eagle Entertainment, Inc., OnAir and Thales/LiveTV, all of which provide different technologies and strategies
to provide in-flight connectivity and/or entertainment. Regardless of the delivery mechanisms used by us or our competitors, the
IFEC industry as a whole faces, and is expected to continue to face, capacity constraints and unique technology challenges, which
are expected to increase due to increased demand for in-flight Internet.
We
believe that the following competitive strengths enable us to compete effectively in and capitalize on the growing IFEC market.
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Unique
business model
. We believe that our business model sets us apart from our competitors.
We combine cutting-edge connectivity technology with a unique content-driven approach.
Traditionally, providers of in-flight connectivity focus primarily on the profit margin
derived from the sale of hardware to airlines and of bandwidth to passengers. Both airlines
and passengers have to “pay to play,” which results in low participation
and usage rates. We break away from this model and set a new trend with our business
model, under which neither airlines nor passengers need to pay for products or services.
Furthermore, our business plan provides our airline partners with an opportunity to participate
in our revenue sharing model. Taken together, this novel approach creates incentive for
the airlines to work with us while driving up passenger usage rates.
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Dual-band
satellite technology
. Most in-flight connectivity systems currently rely on the
Ku-band satellite signals for communication, though many players in the market are working
to provide higher bandwidth and faster transmitting rates using the Ka-band. However,
there are few Ka-enabled satellites, which limits the coverage area in the Asia-Pacific
region. Our dual band system architecture brings our airline partners and their passengers
the benefits of both Ka- and Ku-band satellite technology. The Ka-band increases data
throughput, while the Ku-band offers reliable service outside of the Ka-band coverage
area or when Ka-band is not available due to weather or other interference.
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Growth Strategy
We
will strive to be a leading provider of IFEC solutions by pursuing the following growth strategies:
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Increase
number of connected aircraft
. As of the date of this report, we have not provided
our services on any commercial aircraft. However, we plan to rollout installation and
provide our services in 2018. We plan to leverage our unique ability to cost-effectively
equip each commercial aircraft type in an airline’s fleet to increase the number
of equipped aircraft, targeting full-fleet availability of our services for our current
and future airline partners. We continue to pursue this significant global growth opportunity
by leveraging our broad and innovative technology platform and technical expertise. Further,
we offer attractive business models to our airline partners, giving them the flexibility
to determine the connectivity solution that meets the unique demands of their business.
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Increase
passenger use of connectivity
. We believe that our business model, under which
neither airlines nor passengers need to pay for products or services, will create an
incentive for the airlines to work with us while driving passenger usage rates to levels
management believes could reach 90% or more, considering the fact that many passengers
now carry more than one smart device.
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Expand
satellite network
. We will continue to expand our global satellite network coverage
through the purchase of additional Ku-band and Ka-band capacity, and seek to install
aircraft with our satellite solutions, while continuing to invest in research and development
of satellite antenna and modem technologies. We are actively working with satellite providers
in order to accommodate airlines’ global routes and growing fleets. We are monitoring
the satellite industry for growth in coverage, with recent attention on China Satcom’s
plan to launch high-capacity Ka-band and Ka HTS multispot-beam satellites over the Asia
Pacific region.
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Expand
satellite-based services to other markets
. We anticipate broadening our satellite-based
services to high-speed railways, maritime and cruise lines, 4G/5G backhauling, and converged
triple-play services in remote communities, with the potential to expand internationally
into new markets. Future business prospects will be evaluated on a case by case basis
by weighing the projected revenue from advertising fees and e-commerce revenue shares
against the operating and capital expenditures of satellite coverage, bandwidth and operations.
Our existing business model could be applied to high-speed railways and cruise lines,
both of which have a sufficient passenger base for the service to be viable. High-speed
railways in China that sit under our Ka satellite coverage area are not served by 4G/LTE
mobile networks, providing us with a unique opportunity to deliver our services. High-speed
railways in other regions of Asia present similar opportunities. Remote communities in
Asia lack a telecom infrastructure, partly due to geographical limitations such as the
many islands of the Philippines or Indonesia. Satellite-based communications and mesh
network technology make triple play services possible, delivering live TV broadcasting,
videos, and telecom services to these regions.
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Regulation
As
a participant in the global airline and global telecommunication industries we are subject to a variety of government regulatory
obligations
Federal
Aviation Administration
The
FAA prescribes standards and certification requirements for the manufacturing of aircraft and aircraft components, and certifies
and rates repair stations to perform aircraft maintenance, preventive maintenance and alterations, including the installation
and maintenance of aircraft components. Each type of aircraft operated in the United States under an FAA-issued standard airworthiness
certificate must possess an FAA Type Certificate, or TC, which constitutes approval of the design of the aircraft type based on
applicable airworthiness standards. When a party other than the holder of the Type Certificate develops a major modification to
an aircraft already type-certificated, that party must obtain an FAA-issued STC approving the design of the modified aircraft
type. We will regularly obtain an STC for each aircraft type operated by each airline partner on whose aircraft our equipment
will be installed and separate STCs typically are required for different configurations of the same aircraft type, such as when
they are configured differently for different airlines.
After
obtaining an STC, a manufacturer desiring to manufacture components to be used in the modification covered by the STC must apply
to the FAA for a Parts Manufacturing Authority, or PMA, which permits the holder to manufacture and sell components manufactured
in conformity with the PMA and its approved design and data package. In general, each initial PMA is an approval of a manufacturing
or modification facility’s production quality control system. PMA supplements are obtained to authorize the manufacture
of a particular part in accordance with the requirements of the pertinent PMA, including its production quality control system.
We routinely apply for and receive such PMAs and supplements.
Our
business depends on our continuing access to, or use of, these FAA certifications, authorizations and other approvals, and our
employment of, or access to, FAA-certified individual engineering and other professionals.
In
accordance with these certifications, authorizations and other approvals, the FAA requires that we maintain, review and document
our quality assurance processes. The FAA may also visit our facilities at any time as part of our agreement for certification
as a manufacturing facility and repair station to ensure that our facilities, procedures, and quality control systems meet FAA
approvals we hold. In addition, we are responsible for informing the FAA of significant changes to our organization and operations,
product failures or defects, and any changes to our operational facilities or FAA-approved quality control systems. Other FAA
requirements include training procedures and drug and alcohol screening for safety-sensitive employees working at our facilities.
Foreign
Aviation Regulation
According
to international aviation convention, the airworthiness of FAA-certified equipment installed on U.S.-registered aircraft is recognized
by civil aviation authorities, or CAAs, worldwide. As a result, we do not expect to require further airworthiness certification
formalities in countries outside of the United States for U.S.-registered aircraft that already have an STC issued by the FAA
covering our equipment. For aircraft registered with a CAA other than the United States, the installation of our equipment requires
airworthiness certification from an airworthiness certification body. Typically, the CAA of the country in which the aircraft
is registered is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of any aircraft modifications under its authority.
The
FAA holds bilateral agreements with a number of certification authorities around the globe. Bilateral agreements facilitate the
reciprocal airworthiness certification of civil aeronautical products that are imported/exported between two signatory countries.
A Bilateral Airworthiness Agreement, or BAA, or Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement, or BASA, with Implementation Procedures for
Airworthiness provides for airworthiness technical cooperation between the FAA and its counterpart civil aviation authorities.
Under a BAA or BASA, the CAA of the aircraft’s country of registration generally validates STCs issued by the FAA and then
issues a VSTC. For countries with which the FAA does not have a BAA or BASA, we must apply for certification approval with the
CAA of the country in which the aircraft is registered. In order to obtain the necessary certification approval, we will be required
to comply with the airworthiness regulations of the country in which the aircraft is registered. Failure to address all foreign
airworthiness and aviation regulatory requirements at the commencement of each airline partner’s service in any country
in which they register aircraft when there are no applicable bilateral agreements may lead to significant additional costs related
to certification and could impact the timing of our ability to provide our service on our airline partners’ fleet.
Federal
Communications Commission
Under
the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, or the Communications Act, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, licenses
the spectrum that we use and regulates the construction, operation, acquisition and sale of our wireless operations. The Communications
Act and FCC rules also require the FCC’s prior approval of the assignment or transfer of control of an FCC license, or the
acquisition, directly or indirectly, of more than 25% of the equity or voting control of our company by non-U.S. individuals or
entities.
Our
various services are regulated differently by the FCC. Our business may provide some of its voice and data services by reselling
the telecommunications services of satellite operators. Because we may provide these services on a common carrier basis, we may
subject to the provisions of Title II of the Communications Act, which require, among other things, that the charges and practices
of common carriers be just, reasonable and non-discriminatory.
We provide broadband Internet access to
commercial airlines and passengers. We plan to offer this service in the Asia-Pacific region and continental United States through
our partner’s facilities, using satellite-based data delivery.
The
FCC has classified mobile (and fixed) broadband Internet access services as Title II telecommunications services pursuant to the
FCC Open Internet Order of 2010, or the Open Internet Order. The Open Internet Order also adopted broad new net neutrality rules.
For example, broadband providers may not block access to lawful content, applications, services or non-harmful devices. Broadband
providers also may not impair or degrade lawful Internet traffic on the basis of content, applications, services or non-harmful
devices. In addition, broadband providers may not favor some lawful Internet traffic over other lawful traffic in exchange for
consideration of any kind, and they may not prioritize the content and services of their affiliates. Other than for paid prioritization,
the rules contain an exception for “reasonable network management.” The Open Internet Order recognizes that whether
a network management practice is reasonable varies according to the broadband technology involved, and provides more flexibility
to implement network management practices in the context of our capacity-constrained satellite broadband networks.
In
addition, most of our services are subject to various rules that seek to ensure that the services are accessible by persons with
disabilities, including requirements related to the pass-through of closed captioning for certain IP-delivered video content.
Equipment
Certification
We
may not lease, sell, market or distribute any radio transmission equipment used in the provision of our services unless such equipment
is certified by the FCC as compliant with the FCC’s technical rules. All certifications required for equipment currently
used in the provision of our services have been obtained by our equipment vendors and/or partners.
Privacy
and Data Security-Related Regulations
As
noted above, the Open Internet Order reclassified mobile (and fixed) broadband Internet access services as Title II telecommunications
services. Certain statutory provisions of Title II now apply to broadband Internet access services, including provisions that
impose consumer privacy protections such as the FCC’s Consumer Proprietary Network Information, or CPNI, requirements.
Our
services are also subject to CPNI rules that require carriers to comply with a range of marketing and privacy safeguards. These
obligations focus on carriers’ access, use, storage and disclosure of CPNI. We believe we are in compliance with these rules
and obligations, and we certify annually, as required, that we have established operating procedures adequate to ensure our compliance.
We
are also subject to other federal and state consumer privacy and data security requirements. For example, Section 5 of the Federal
Trade Commission, or FTC, Act prohibits “unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce.” Although
the FTC’s authority to regulate the non-common carrier services offered by communications common carriers has not been clearly
delineated, FTC officials have publicly stated that they view the FTC as having jurisdiction over Internet service providers’
non-common carrier services. Some of our services are subject to the FTC’s jurisdiction. The FTC has brought enforcement
actions under the FTC Act against companies that, inter alia: (1) collect, use, share, or retain personal information in a way
that is inconsistent with the representations, commitments, and promises that they make in their privacy policies and other public
statements; (2) have privacy policies that do not adequately inform consumers about the company’s actual practices; and
(3) fail to reasonably protect the security, privacy and confidentiality of nonpublic consumer information.
We
plan to collect personally identifiable information, such as name, address, e-mail address and credit card information, directly
from our users when they register to use our service. We also may obtain information about our users from third parties. We use
the information that we collect to, for example, consummate their purchase transaction, to customize and personalize advertising
and content for our users and to enhance the entertainment options when using our service. Our collection and use of such information
is intended to comply with our privacy policy, which is posted on our website, applicable law, our contractual obligations with
third parties and industry standards, such as the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard. We are also subject to state “mini-FTC
Acts,” which also prohibit unfair or deceptive acts or practices, along with data security breach notification laws requiring
entities holding certain personal data to provide notices in the event of a breach of the security of that data. Congress has
also been considering similar federal legislation relating to data breaches. A few states have also imposed specific data security
obligations. These state mini-FTC Acts, data security breach notification laws, and data security obligations may not extend to
all of our services and their applicability may be limited by various factors, such as whether an affected party is a resident
of a particular state.
While
we intend to implement reasonable administrative, physical and electronic security measures to protect against the loss, misuse
and alteration of personally identifiable information, cyber-attacks on companies have increased in frequency and potential impact
in recent years and may be successful despite reasonable precautions and result in substantial potential liabilities.
Truth
in Billing and Consumer Protection
The
FCC’s Truth in Billing rules generally require full and fair disclosure of all charges on customer bills for telecommunications
services, except for broadband Internet access services. Thus, these rules apply to our satellite-based services. This disclosure
must include brief, clear and non-misleading plain language descriptions of the services provided. States also have the right
to regulate wireless carriers’ billing; however, we are not currently aware of any states that impose billing requirements
on our services.
CALEA
The
FCC has determined that facilities-based broadband Internet access providers are subject to the Communications Assistance for
Law Enforcement Act of 1994, or CALEA, which requires covered service providers to build certain law enforcement surveillance
assistance capabilities into their communications networks and to maintain CALEA-related system security policies and procedures.
Foreign
Government Approvals
In
connection with our satellite service, we have implemented a process for obtaining any required authority needed to provide our
service over the airspace of foreign countries, or verifying that no additional authorization is needed. Each country over which
our equipped aircraft flies has the right to limit, regulate (e.g., through a licensing regime) or prohibit the offering of our
service. We may not be able to obtain the necessary authority for every country over which a partner airline flies. For some countries,
we have not been and do not expect to be able to obtain a definitive answer regarding their potential regulation of our service,
and we may incur some regulatory risk by operating over the airspace of these countries. Failure to comply with foreign regulatory
requirements could result in penalties being imposed on us and/or on our airline partners or allow our airline partners affected
by such requirements to terminate their contract with us prior to expiration. Moreover, even countries that have previously provided
clearance for our service have the right to change their regulations at any time.
Employees
As
of December 31, 2017, we had a total of 19 employees, 15 of whom are full-time employees. The following table sets forth the number
of our full-time employees by function.
Function
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Operations
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Sales and Marketing
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Research and Development
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General and Administrative
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3
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19
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Emerging
Growth Company Status
We
qualify as an “emerging growth company” under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012, or JOBS Act. As a result,
we are permitted to, and intend to, rely on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements. For so long as we are an emerging
growth company, we will not be required to:
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financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;
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the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report
providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements (i.e., an auditor discussion and analysis);
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advisory votes, such as “say-on-pay” and “say-on-frequency;” and
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such as the correlation between executive compensation and performance and comparisons of the chief executive officer’s
compensation to median employee compensation.
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In
addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition
period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words,
an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply
to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Our financial statements
may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.
We
will remain an “emerging growth company” for up to five years, or until the earliest of (i) the last day of the first
fiscal year in which our total annual gross revenues exceed $1 billion, (ii) the date that we become a “large accelerated
filer” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act, which would occur if the market value of our common stock that is
held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter or
(iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the preceding three year period.
Investment
in our common stock involves a high degree of risk. You should carefully consider each of the following risks, together with all
other information set forth in this report, including the financial statements and the related notes, before making a decision
to buy our common stock. If any of the following risks actually occurs, our business could be harmed. In that case, the trading
price of our common stock could decline, and you may lose all or part of your investment.
Risks
Related to Our Business
Our
company is in the development stage and has a limited operating history, which may make it difficult to evaluate our current business
and predict our future performance.
Our
company and our core business are in the development stage and faces all of the risks and uncertainties associated with a new
and unproven business. We plan to launch our services in Asia in 2018, initially in China or Southeast Asia. The limited operating
history of our business may make it difficult to accurately evaluate the business and predict its future performance. Any assessments
of our current business and predictions that we or you make about our future success or viability may not be as accurate as they
could be if we had a longer operating history. We have encountered and will continue to encounter risks and difficulties frequently
experienced by growing companies in rapidly changing industries, and the size and nature of our market opportunity will change
as we scale our business and increase deployment of our service. If we do not address any of the foregoing risks successfully,
our business will be harmed.
Excluding
non-recurring revenues in 2015 from affiliates, we have incurred operating losses in every quarter since we launched our business
and may continue to incur quarterly operating losses, which could negatively affect the value of our company.
Excluding
non-recurring revenue we earned from affiliates in 2015, we have incurred operating losses since our inception in 2014, and we
may not be able to generate sufficient revenue in the future to generate operating income. We also expect our costs to increase
materially in future periods, which could negatively affect our future operating results. We expect to continue to expend substantial
financial and other resources on the continued launch and future expansion of our business. The amount and timing of these costs
are subject to numerous variables and such initiatives may require additional funding. In addition, we may incur significant costs
in connection with our pursuit of next generation air to ground technology or other new technologies. With respect to our expansion,
such variables may include costs related to sales and marketing activities and administrative support functions, equipment subsidies
to airlines and additional legal and regulatory expenses associated with operating in the international commercial aviation market.
In addition, we expect to incur additional general and administrative expenses, including legal and accounting expenses, related
to being a public company. These investments may not result in revenue or growth in our business. If we fail to grow our overall
business and generate revenue, our financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected.
There
is substantial uncertainty that we will continue operations as a going concern in which case you could lose your entire investment.
Our
future existence remains uncertain. We have generated no recurring revenues to date, our only non-recurring revenues were from
sales to our affiliates in 2015 and we have suffered losses from our operations after excluding those non-recurring revenues.
We also have outstanding accrued liabilities. Although we expect to raise capital from the sale of equity or debt securities,
there is no assurance that we will be able to do so. This means that there is substantial doubt that we can continue as a going
concern for the next twelve months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our bills and debts and execute our plan of operations.
We
expect to rely on a few key customers for all of our initial revenue.
Our
initial business will be substantially dependent on our relationship with a few key airline customers. There can be no assurance
that we will be able to maintain our relationship with these airlines. If we are unable to maintain and renew our relationship
with these airlines, or if our arrangement is modified so that the economic terms become less favorable to us, then our business
would be materially adversely affected.
Our
agreement with Hong Kong Airlines will have no legal effect until we receive approval of our VSTC by the HKCAD.
Until
such time as we have received all required approvals from the HKCAD, the agreement with Hong Kong Airlines only expresses the
desires and understandings between us and Hong Kong Airlines and will not create any legal rights, liabilities or responsibilities
whatsoever and will not be legally binding on us or Hong Kong Airlines. There can be no assurance as to when we will receive the
required HKCAD approvals or if we will receive such approvals at all. If we do not receive the HKCAD approval of our VSTC, our
agreement with Hong Kong airlines will have no economic impact. Such an outcome would have a substantial adverse effect on our
revenue prospect.
If
the transactions contemplated by several MOUs and the Global Eagle LOI do not proceed, our results of operations and financial
condition could be materially adversely affected.
On January 19, 2016, January 29, 2016,
June 16, 2016, September 26, 2017, October 28, 2017 and March 8, 2018, we entered into the Yahoo MOU, the LeTV MOU, the India MOU,
the Malta MOU, the Global Eagle LOI, and the Airbus MOU, respectively. These MOUs and the Global Eagle LOI are nonbinding and as
a result, they only express the desires and understandings between the parties and do not create any legally binding rights, obligations
or contracts except for certain customary provisions such as exclusivity, costs and expenses, confidentiality and governing law.
Any binding obligation to proceed with the transactions contemplated by the MOUs and the Global Eagle LOI would need to be included
in a definitive agreement that is subject to negotiations of the parties, approvals by the board of directors of respective parties
and in certain instances, approvals from regulatory authorities. The Yahoo MOU and LeTV MOU expired in January 2018 and we are
in the process of negotiating to extend those two MOUs. There can be no assurance that we will be able to extend the expired MOUs
or enter into such definitive agreements or receive the required governmental approvals. If for whatever reason the transactions
contemplated by the MOUs and the Global Eagle LOI do not proceed, our results of operations and financial condition could be materially
adversely affected.
One
of our suppliers has failed to deliver a key component of our IFEC system and we have terminated our satellite services agreement
with another. We cannot be sure that we will be able to find alternative source for this component or for the required satellite
services and, as a result, we may not be able to implement our business plan.
The
implementation of the Hong Kong Airlines project is conditioned upon VSTC approval from the HKCAD. We and our equipment supplier
have submitted the VSTC application to HKCAD but the application process is presently on hold due to the supplier’s failure
to deliver a key component of the IFEC system. We do not expect this supplier to be able to delivery this key component and we
are actively seeking alternative options to implement the Hong Kong Airline project, including developing necessary equipment
or components thereof with other strategic partners. Because we cannot be sure when and if we will be able to obtain the IFEC
component for the VSTC approval, we cannot be sure when we will receive approval for the Hong Kong Airlines project, if at all.
If we are not able to source this necessary IFEC component, our current agreement with Hong Kong Airlines will not become executable
and we will not be able to implement our business plan as currently envisioned.
Additionally,
our satellite services agreement with AsiaSat was recently terminated. If we are not able to find a replacement satellite services
provider, we will not be able to deliver our service offerings to Hong Kong Airlines even once we receive the VSTC approval from
HKCAD. Such a failure would have a negative impact on our business prospects.
If
we cannot timely deliver our first order of onboard equipment to Klingon Aerospace Inc., our reseller and development partner,
we may lose our agreement with Klingon.
Because
of the delay in our receiving approval of the VSTC from the HKCAD, we have not been able to deliver to Klingon a ready for sale,
certified onboard system equipment package. Klingon has the right to terminate our agreement with them upon 60 days’ prior
notice, subject to a 60-day cure period, if we fail to timely deliver the certified product. If Klingon terminates its agreement
with us, we may be responsible for refunding to Klingon the milestone payments that we have received.
We
may not be able to grow our business with our current potential airline partner or successfully negotiate agreements with airlines
to which we do not currently provide our service.
Currently,
our only potential airline partner is Hong Kong Airlines, although we have not yet begun to sell our products and services to
Hong Kong Airlines under our agreement with them. We are currently in negotiations or discussions with certain other airline partners
to provide our IFEC services on additional aircraft in their fleets. We have no assurance that these efforts will be successful.
Negotiations with prospective airline partners require substantial time, effort and resources. The time required to reach a final
agreement with an airline is unpredictable and may lead to variances in our operating results from quarter to quarter. We may
ultimately fail in our negotiations and any such failure could harm our results of operations due to, among other things, a diversion
of our focus and resources, actual costs and opportunity costs of pursuing these opportunities. In addition, the terms of any
future agreements could be materially different and less favorable to us than the terms included in our existing agreement with
Hong Kong Airlines. To the extent that any negotiations with current or future potential airline partners are unsuccessful, or
any new agreements contain terms that are less favorable to us, our growth prospects could be materially and adversely affected.
We
will likely need additional financing to execute our business plan or new initiatives, which we may not be able to secure on acceptable
terms, or at all.
We
will require additional financing in the near and long term to fully execute our business plan. Our success may depend on our
ability to raise such additional financing on reasonable terms and on a timely basis. Conditions in the economy and the financial
markets may make it more difficult for us to obtain necessary additional capital or financing on acceptable terms, or at all.
If we cannot secure sufficient additional financing, we may be forced to forego strategic opportunities or delay, scale back or
eliminate additional service deployment, operations and investments or employ internal cost savings measures.
We
are dependent on airline partners to be able to access our customers. We expect that future payments by these customers for our
services to be provided to them will account for most, if not all, of our initial revenues.
Under
our existing contract with Hong Kong Airlines, once our VSTC is approved by the HKCAD, we will provide our equipment for installation
on, and provide our services to passengers on, a portion of the aircraft operated by this airline. We expect to enter into similar
contracts with other airlines in the future but there is no assurance that we will be successful in signing up additional airlines
partners. We expect that revenue from passengers using our service while flying on aircraft operated by our airline partners will
account for the majority of our projected initial revenue once we begin our services. As of the date of this report, we do not
yet have any revenue from equipment sales and installation. Our growth will be dependent on our ability to have our equipment
installed on the aircraft of airline partners and increased use of our service on installed aircraft. Any delays in installations
under these contracts may negatively affect our ability to grow our user base and revenue.
A
failure to maintain airline satisfaction with our equipment or our service could have a material adverse effect on our revenue
and results of operations.
Our
relationships with our current and future potential airline partners are critical to the growth and ongoing success of our business.
If airline partners are not satisfied with our equipment or our service for any reason, including passenger dissatisfaction with
the service as a result of capacity constraints, they may reduce efforts to co-market our service to their passengers, which could
result in lower passenger usage and reduced revenue, which could in turn give airline partners the right to terminate their contracts
with us. In addition, airline dissatisfaction with us for any reason, including delays in obtaining certification for or installing
our equipment, could negatively affect our ability to expand our service to additional airline partners or aircraft or lead to
claims for damages, which may be material, or termination rights under our existing or potential contracts with airline partners.
We
are experiencing network capacity constraints in our operation region and expect capacity demands to increase, and we may in the
future experience capacity constraints internationally. If we are unable to successfully implement planned or future technology
enhancements to increase our network capacity, or our airline partners do not agree to such enhancements, our ability to maintain
sufficient network capacity and our business could be materially and adversely affected.
All
providers of wireless connectivity services, including all providers of in-flight connectivity services, face certain limits on
their ability to provide connectivity service, including escalating capacity constraints due to expanding consumption of wireless
services and the increasing prevalence of higher bandwidth uses such as file downloads and streaming media content. The success
of our business depends on our ability to provide adequate bandwidth to meet customer demands while in-flight.
Competition
from a number of companies, as well as other market forces, could result in price reduction, reduced revenue and loss of market
share and could harm our results of operations.
We
face strong competition from satellite-based providers of broadband services that include in-flight internet and live television
services. Competition from such providers has had in the past and could have in the future an adverse effect on our ability to
maintain or gain market share. Most of our competitors are larger, more diversified corporations and have greater financial, marketing,
production, and research and development resources. As a result, they may be better able to withstand the effects of periodic
economic downturns or may offer a broader product line to customers. In addition, to the extent that competing in-flight connectivity
services offered by commercial airlines that are not our airline partners are available on more aircraft or offer improved quality
or reliability as compared to our service, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected. Competition could
increase our sales and marketing expenses and related customer acquisition costs. We may not have the financial resources, technical
expertise or marketing and support capabilities to continue to compete successfully. A failure to effectively respond to established
and new competitors could have a material adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
We
may be unsuccessful in generating revenue from live television and other in-flight entertainment services.
We
are currently developing a host of service offerings to deliver to our future commercial airline customers. We plan to offer live
television and other service to our customers and no assurance can be given that we will ultimately be able to launch any channels
or provide any service. Additionally, we plan to generate a revenue stream from our video on demand and other in-flight entertainment
services. If we are unable to generate revenue from live television or if other entertainment services do not ultimately develop,
our growth and financial prospects would be materially adversely impacted.
We
are working to acquire a sufficient number of on-demand movies and television shows and a variety of other content on our system.
The future growth prospects for our business depend, in part, on revenue from advertising fees and e-commerce revenue share arrangements
on passenger purchases of goods and services, including video and media services. Our ability to generate revenue from these service
offerings depends on:
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attractiveness of our customer base to media partners;
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rolling
out live television and media on demand on more aircraft and with additional airline
customers and increasing passenger adoption both in the U.S. and abroad;
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establishing
and maintaining beneficial contractual relationships with media partners whose content,
products and services are attractive to airline passengers; and
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our
ability to customize and improve our service offerings in response to trends and customer
interests.
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If
we are unsuccessful in generating revenue from our service offerings, that failure could have a material adverse effect on our
growth prospects.
We
face limitations on our ability to grow our operations which could harm our operating results and financial condition.
We
have not yet begun selling our products or services to our future customers. Our addressable market and our ability to expand
in our operating region is inherently limited by various factors, including limitations on the number of commercial airlines with
which we could partner, the number of planes in which our equipment can be installed, the passenger capacity within each plane
and the ability of our network infrastructure or bandwidth to accommodate increasing capacity demands. Future expansion is also
limited by our ability to develop new technologies on a timely and cost-effective basis, as well as our ability to mitigate network
capacity constraints through, among other things, the expansion of our satellite coverage area. Our future growth may slow, or
once we begin selling products and services to our customers, we may stop growing altogether, to the extent that we have exhausted
all potential airline partners and as we approach installation on full fleets and maximum penetration rates on all flights. In
order to grow our future revenue, we will have to rely on customer and airline partner adoption of currently available and new
or developing services and additional offerings. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain a market presence or establish
new markets and, if we fail to do so, our business and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
We
may be unsuccessful in expanding our operations internationally.
Our
business will initially be international business. Our ability to grow our international business involves various risks, including
the need to invest significant resources in unfamiliar markets and the possibility that we may not realize a return on our investments
in the near future or at all. In addition, we have incurred and expect to continue to incur significant expenses before we generate
any material revenue in these new markets. Under our agreements with providers of satellite capacity, we are obligated to purchase
bandwidth for specified periods in advance. If we are unable to generate sufficient passenger demand or airline partners to which
we provide satellite service to their aircraft terminate their agreements with us for any reason during these periods, we may
be forced to incur satellite costs in excess of connectivity revenue generated through such satellites.
Any
future international operations may fail to succeed due to risks inherent in foreign operations, including:
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As
a result of these obstacles, we may find it difficult or prohibitively expensive to grow our business internationally or we may
be unsuccessful in our attempt to do so, which could harm our future operating results and financial condition.
We
may not be successful in our efforts to develop and monetize new products and services that are currently in development, including
our operations-oriented communications services.
In
order to continue to meet the evolving needs of our future airline partners and customers, we must continue to develop new products
and services that are responsive to those needs. Our ability to realize the benefits of enabling airlines, other aircraft operators
and to use these applications, including monetizing our services at a profitable price point, depends, in part, on the adoption
and utilization of such applications by airlines, other aircraft operators and other companies in the aviation industry such as
aircraft equipment suppliers, and we cannot be certain that airlines, other aircraft operators and others in the aviation industry
will adopt such offerings in the near term or at all. We also expect to continue to rely on third parties to develop and offer
the operational applications to be used to gather and process data transmitted on our network between the aircraft and the ground,
and we cannot be certain that such applications will be compatible with our network or onboard equipment or otherwise meet the
needs of airlines or other aircraft operators. If we are not successful in our efforts to develop and monetize new products and
services, including our operations-oriented communications services, our future business prospects, financial condition and results
of operations would be materially adversely affected.
A
future act or threat of terrorism or other events could result in a prohibition on the use of Wi-Fi enabled devices on aircraft.
A
future act of terrorism, the threat of such acts or other airline accidents could have an adverse effect on the airline industry.
In the event of a terrorist attack, terrorist threats or unrelated airline accidents, the industry would likely experience significantly
reduced passenger demand. The U.S. federal government or foreign governments could respond to such events by prohibiting the use
of Wi-Fi enabled devices on aircraft, which would eliminate demand for our equipment and service. In addition, any association
or perceived association between our equipment or service and accidents involving aircraft on which our equipment or service operates
would likely have an adverse effect on demand for our equipment and service. Reduced demand for our products and services would
adversely affect our business prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
If
our efforts to retain and attract customers are not successful, our revenue will be adversely affected.
We
expect to generate substantially all of our revenue from sales of services, some of which will be on a subscription basis. We
must be able to retain subscribers and attract new and repeat customers. If we are unable to effectively retain subscribers and
attract new and repeat customers, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected.
Unreliable
service levels, lack of sufficient capacity, uncompetitive pricing, lack of availability, security risk and lack of related features
of our equipment and services are some of the factors that may adversely impact our ability to retain customers and partners and
attract new and repeat customers. If our customers are able to satisfy their in-flight entertainment needs through activities
other than broadband internet access, at no or lower cost, they may not perceive value in our products and services. If our efforts
to satisfy and retain customers and subscribers are not successful, we may not be able to attract new customers through word-of-mouth
referrals. Any of these factors could cause our customer growth rate to fall, which would adversely impact our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
The
demand for in-flight broadband internet access service may decrease or develop more slowly than we expect. We cannot predict with
certainty the development of the U.S. or international in-flight broadband internet access market or the market acceptance for
our products and services.
Our
future success depends upon growing demand for in-flight broadband internet access services, which is inherently uncertain. We
have invested significant resources towards the roll-out of new service offerings, which represent a substantial part of our growth
strategy. We face the risk that the U.S. and international markets for in-flight broadband internet access services may decrease
or develop more slowly or differently than we currently expect, or that our services, including our new offerings, may not achieve
widespread market acceptance. We may be unable to market and sell our services successfully and cost-effectively to a sufficiently
large number of customers.
Our
business depends on the continued proliferation of Wi-Fi as a standard feature in mobile devices. The growth in demand for in-flight
broadband internet access services also depends in part on the continued and increased use of laptops, smartphones, tablet computers,
and other Wi-Fi enabled devices and the rate of evolution of data-intensive applications on the mobile internet. If Wi-Fi ceases
to be a standard feature in mobile devices, if the rate of integration of Wi-Fi on mobile devices decreases or is slower than
expected, or if the use of Wi-Fi enabled devices or development of related applications decreases or grows more slowly than anticipated,
the market for our services may be substantially diminished.
Increased
costs and other demands associated with our growth could impact our ability to achieve profitability over the long term and could
strain our personnel, technology and infrastructure resources.
We
expect our costs to increase in future periods, which could negatively affect our future operating results. We expect to experience
growth in our headcount and operations, which will place significant demands on our management, administrative, technological,
operational and financial infrastructure. Anticipated future growth will require the outlay of significant operating and capital
expenditures and will continue to place strains on our personnel, technology and infrastructure. Our success will depend in part
upon our ability to contain costs with respect to growth opportunities. To successfully manage the expected growth of our operations,
on a timely and cost-effective basis we will need to continue to improve our operational, financial, technological and management
controls and our reporting systems and procedures. In addition, as we continue to grow, we must effectively integrate, develop
and motivate a large number of new employees, and we must maintain the beneficial aspects of our corporate culture. If we fail
to successfully manage our growth, it could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Adverse
economic conditions may have a material adverse effect on our business.
Macro-economic
challenges are capable of creating volatile and unpredictable environments for doing business. We cannot predict the nature, extent,
timing or likelihood of any economic slowdown or the strength or sustainability of any economic recovery, worldwide, in the United
States or in the airline industry. For many travelers, air travel and spending on in-flight internet access are discretionary
purchases that they can eliminate in difficult economic times. Additionally, a weaker business environment may lead to a decrease
in overall business travel, which is an important contributor to our service revenue. These conditions may make it more difficult
or less likely for customers to purchase our equipment and services. If economic conditions in the United States or globally deteriorate
further or do not show improvement, we may experience material adverse effects to our business, cash flow and results of operations.
Our
operating results may fluctuate unpredictably and may cause us to fail to meet the expectations of investors, adversely affecting
our stock price.
We
operate in a highly dynamic industry and our future quarterly operating results may fluctuate significantly. Our future revenue
and operating results may vary from quarter to quarter due to many factors, many of which are not within our control. As a result,
comparing our operating results on a period-to-period basis may not be meaningful. Further, it is difficult to accurately forecast
our revenue, margin and operating results, and if we fail to match our expected results or the results expected by financial analysts
or investors, the future trading price of our common stock may be adversely affected.
In
addition, due to generally lower demand for business travel during the summer months and holiday periods, and leisure and other
travel at other times during the year, our quarterly results may not be indicative of results for the full year. Due to these
and other factors, quarter-to-quarter comparisons of our historical operating results should not be relied upon as accurate indicators
of our future performance.
If
our marketing and advertising efforts fail to generate revenue on a cost-effective basis, or if we are unable to manage our marketing
and advertising expenses, it could harm our results of operations and growth.
Our
future growth and profitability, as well as the maintenance and enhancement of our brands, will depend in large part on the effectiveness
and efficiency of our future marketing and advertising expenditures. We plan to use a diverse mix of television, print, trade
show and online marketing and advertising programs to promote our business. Significant increases in the pricing of one or more
of our marketing and advertising channels could increase our expenses or cause us to choose less expensive, but potentially less
effective, marketing and advertising channels. In addition, to the extent we implement new marketing and advertising strategies,
we may in the future have significantly higher expenses. We may in the future incur, marketing and advertising expenses significantly
in advance of the time we anticipate recognizing revenue associated with such expenses, and our marketing and advertising expenditures
may not result in increased revenue or generate sufficient levels of brand awareness. If we are unable to maintain our marketing
and advertising channels on cost-effective terms, our marketing and advertising expenses could increase substantially, our customer
levels could be affected adversely, and our business, financial condition and results of operations may suffer.
Regulation
by United States and foreign government agencies, including the FAA and the FCC, may increase our costs of providing service or
require us to change our services.
We
are subject to various regulations, including those regulations promulgated by various federal, state and local regulatory agencies
and legislative bodies and comparable agencies outside the United States where we may do business. The two U.S. government agencies
that have primary regulatory authority over our operations are the FAA and the FCC.
The
commercial and private aviation industries, including civil aviation manufacturing and repair industries, are highly regulated
in the United States by the FAA. FAA certification is required for all equipment we install on commercial aircraft and type certificated
business aircraft, and certain of our operating activities require that we obtain FAA certification as a parts manufacturer. As
discussed in more detail in “Item 1. Business—Regulation—Federal Aviation Administration,” FAA approvals
required to operate our business include STCs and PMAs. Obtaining STCs and PMAs is an expensive and time-consuming process that
requires significant focus and resources. Any inability to obtain, delay in obtaining, or change in, needed FAA certifications,
authorizations, or approvals, could have an adverse effect on our ability to meet our installation commitments, manufacture and
sell parts for installation on aircraft, or expand our business and could, therefore, materially adversely affect our growth prospects,
business and operating results. The FAA closely regulates many of our operations. If we fail to comply with the FAA’s many
regulations and standards that apply to our activities, we could lose the FAA certifications, authorizations, or other approvals
on which our manufacturing, installation, maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alteration capabilities are based. In addition,
from time to time, the FAA or comparable foreign agencies adopt new regulations or amend existing regulations. The FAA could also
change its policies regarding the delegation of inspection and certification responsibilities to private companies, which could
adversely affect our business. To the extent that any such new regulations or amendments to existing regulations or policies apply
to our activities, those new regulations or amendments to existing regulations generally increase our costs of compliance.
As
a broadband Internet provider, we must comply with the CALEA, which requires communications carriers to ensure that their equipment,
facilities and services can accommodate certain technical capabilities in executing authorized wiretapping and other electronic
surveillance. Currently, our CALEA solution is being deployed in our network. However, we could be subject to an enforcement action
by the FCC or law enforcement agencies for any delays related to meeting, or if we fail to comply with, any current or future
CALEA, or similarly mandated law enforcement related, obligations. Such enforcement actions could subject us to fines, cease and
desist orders, or other penalties, all of which could adversely affect our business. Further, to the extent the FCC adopts additional
capability requirements applicable to broadband Internet providers, its decision may increase the costs we incur to comply with
such regulations.
In
addition to these U.S. agencies, we are also subject to regulation by foreign government agencies that choose to assert jurisdiction
over us as a result of the service we provide on aircraft that fly international routes. Adverse decisions or regulations of these
U.S. and foreign regulatory bodies could negatively impact our operations and costs of doing business and could delay the roll-out
of our services and have other adverse consequences for us. Our ability to obtain certain regulatory approvals to offer our services
internationally may also be the responsibility of a third- party, and, therefore, may be out of our control. We are unable to
predict the scope, pace or financial impact of regulations and other policy changes that could be adopted by the various governmental
entities that oversee portions of our business.
If
government regulation of the Internet, including e-commerce or online video distribution changes, we may need to change the way
we conduct our business to a manner that incurs greater operating expenses, which could harm our results of operations.
The
current legal environment for Internet communications, products and services is uncertain and subject to statutory, regulatory
or interpretive change. We cannot be certain that we, our vendors and media partners or our customers are currently in compliance
with applicable regulatory or other legal requirements in the countries in which our service is used. Our failure, or the failure
of our vendors and media partners, customers and others with whom we transact business to comply with existing or future legal
or regulatory requirements could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Regulators
may disagree with our interpretations of existing laws or regulations or the applicability of existing laws or regulations to
our business, and existing laws, regulations and interpretations may change in unexpected ways.
For
example, our mobile wireless broadband Internet access services were previously classified as information services, and not as
telecommunications services. Therefore, these services were not subject to FCC common carrier regulation. However, effective June
12, 2015, the FCC reclassified mobile (and fixed) broadband Internet access services as Title II telecommunications services pursuant
to the Open Internet Order. The Open Internet Order also adopted broad new net neutrality rules. For example, broadband providers
may not block access to lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices. Broadband providers also may not impair
or degrade lawful Internet traffic on the basis of content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices. In addition, broadband
providers may not favor some lawful Internet traffic over other lawful traffic in exchange for consideration of any kind, and
they may not prioritize the content and services of their affiliates. Other than for paid prioritization, the rules contain an
exception for “reasonable network management.” The Open Internet Order recognizes that whether a network management
practice is reasonable varies according to the broadband technology involved and may provide more flexibility to implement network
management practices in the context of our capacity-constrained air-to-ground and satellite broadband networks.
Other
jurisdictions may adopt similar or different regulations that could affect our ability to use “network management”
techniques. Likewise, the United States and the European Union, among other jurisdictions, are considering proposals regarding
data protection that, if adopted, could impose heightened restrictions on certain of our activities relating to the collection
and use of data of end users. Further, as we promote exclusive content and services and increase targeted advertising with our
media partners to customers of our services, we may attract increased regulatory scrutiny.
We
cannot be certain what positions regulators may take regarding our compliance with, or lack of compliance with, current and future
legal and regulatory requirements or what positions regulators may take regarding any past or future actions we have taken or
may take in any jurisdiction. Regulators may determine that we are not in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and
impose penalties, or we may need to make changes to our services, which could be costly and difficult. Any of these events would
adversely affect our operating results and business.
Our
possession and use of personal information and the use of credit cards by our customers present risks and expenses that could
harm our business. Unauthorized disclosure or manipulation of such data, whether through breach of our network security or otherwise,
could expose us to costly litigation and damage our reputation.
Maintaining
our network security is of critical importance because our online systems will store confidential registered user, employee and
other sensitive data, such as names, email addresses, addresses and other personal information. We will depend on the security
of our networks and the security of the network infrastructures of our third-party telecommunications service providers, our customer
support providers and our other vendors. Unauthorized use of our, or our third-party service providers’, networks, computer
systems and services could potentially jeopardize the security of confidential information, including credit card information,
of our future customers. There can be no assurance that any security measures we, or third parties, take will be effective in
preventing these activities. As a result of any such breaches, customers may assert claims of liability against us as a result
of any failure by us to prevent these activities. Further, our in-cabin network operates as an open, unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot,
and non-encrypted transmissions users send over this network may be vulnerable to access by users on the same plane. These activities
may subject us to legal claims, adversely impact our reputation, and interfere with our ability to provide our services, all of
which could have a material adverse effect on our business prospects, financial condition and results of operations.
Failure
to protect confidential customer data or to provide customers with adequate notice of our privacy policies could also subject
us to liabilities imposed by United States federal and state regulatory agencies or courts. For example, the CPNI rules applicable
to our satellite-based offerings, require us to comply with a range of marketing and privacy safeguards. The FTC could assert
jurisdiction to impose penalties related our service if it found our privacy policies or security measures to be inadequate under
existing federal law. We could also be subject to certain state laws that impose data breach notification requirements, specific
data security obligations, or other consumer privacy-related requirements. Our failure to comply with any of these rules or regulations
could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Other
countries in which we may operate or from which our services may be offered, including those in the European Union, also have
certain privacy and data security requirements that may apply to our business, either now or in the future. These countries’
laws may in some cases be more stringent than the requirements in the United States. For example, European Union member countries
have specific requirements relating to cross border transfers of personal information to certain jurisdictions, including to the
United States. In addition, some countries have stricter consumer notice and/or consent requirements relating to personal information
collection, use or sharing. Moreover, international privacy and data security regulations may become more complex. For example,
the European Union is considering a draft proposed data protection regulation which, if enacted, may result in even more restrictive
privacy-related requirements. Our failure to comply with other countries’ privacy or data security-related laws, rules or
regulations could also have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In
addition, our customers will use credit cards to purchase our products and services. Problems with our or our vendors billing
software could adversely affect our customer satisfaction and could cause one or more of the major credit card companies to disallow
our continued use of their payment services. In addition, if our billing software fails to work properly and, as a result, we
do not automatically charge our subscribers’ credit cards on a timely basis or at all, our business, financial condition
and results of operations could be adversely affected.
We
depend upon third parties to manufacture equipment components and to provide services for our network.
We
rely on third-party suppliers for equipment components that we use to provide our services. The supply of third- party components
could be interrupted or halted by a termination of our relationships, a failure of quality control or other operational problems
at such suppliers or a significant decline in their financial condition. If we are not able to continue to engage suppliers with
the capabilities or capacities required by our business, or if such suppliers fail to deliver quality products, parts, equipment
and services on a timely basis consistent with our schedule, our business prospects, financial condition and results of operations
could be adversely affected.
We
may fail to recruit, train and retain the highly skilled employees that are necessary to remain competitive and execute our growth
strategy. The loss of one or more of our key personnel could harm our business.
Competition
for key technical personnel in high-technology industries such as ours is intense. We believe that our future success depends
in large part on our continued ability to hire, train, retain and leverage the skills of qualified engineers and other highly
skilled personnel needed to maintain and grow our business and technology. We may not be as successful as our competitors at recruiting,
training, retaining and utilizing these highly skilled personnel. In particular, we may have more difficulty attracting or retaining
highly skilled personnel during periods of poor operating performance. Any failure to recruit, train and retain highly skilled
employees could negatively impact our business and results of operations.
We depend on the continued service and
performance of our key personnel, including Jeffrey Wun, our Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Wun became our
Chief Executive Officer and President effective December 31, 2017 and was appointed Chairman on January 22, 2018. Mr. Wun replaced
Peter Chiou who resigned from these positions and who is expected to become a consultant to the Company for a limited period of
time. Such individuals have acquired specialized knowledge and skills with respect to our operations. As a result, if any of these
individuals were to leave us, we could face substantial difficulty in hiring qualified successors and could experience a loss of
productivity while any such successor obtains the necessary training and expertise. We do not maintain key man insurance on any
of our officers or key employees. In addition, much of our key technology and systems are custom-made for our business by our personnel.
The loss of key personnel, including key members of our management team, as well as certain of our key marketing or technology
personnel, could disrupt our operations and have an adverse effect on our ability to grow our business.
We
have identified material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting. If we fail to develop or maintain an effective
system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results and prevent fraud. As a result, current
and potential stockholders could lose confidence in our financial statements, which would harm the trading price of our common
stock.
Companies
that file reports with the SEC, including us, are subject to the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
or SOX 404. SOX 404 requires management to establish and maintain a system of internal control over financial reporting and annual
reports on Form 10-K filed under the Exchange Act to contain a report from management assessing the effectiveness of a company’s
internal control over financial reporting. Separately, under SOX 404, as amended by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer
Protection Act of 2010, public companies that are large accelerated filers or accelerated filers must include in their annual
reports on Form 10-K an attestation report of their regular auditors attesting to and reporting on management’s assessment
of internal control over financial reporting. Non-accelerated filers and smaller reporting companies, like us, are not required
to include an attestation report of their auditors in annual reports.
A
report of our management is included under “Item 9A. Controls and Procedures.” We are a smaller reporting company
and, consequently, are not required to include an attestation report of our auditor in our annual report. However, if and when
we become subject to the auditor attestation requirements under SOX 404, we can provide no assurance that we will receive a positive
attestation from our independent auditors.
During
its evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017, management identified
a material weakness. The material weakness was associated with our lack of sufficient and skilled accounting personnel with an
appropriate level of technical accounting knowledge and experience in the application of accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States commensurate with our financial reporting requirements and our need to rely heavily on the use of external
legal and accounting professionals to mitigate these deficiencies. We are undertaking remedial measures, which measures will take
time to implement and test, to address this material weakness. There can be no assurance that such measures will be sufficient
to remedy the material weakness identified or that additional material weaknesses or other control or significant deficiencies
will not be identified in the future. If we continue to experience material weaknesses in our internal controls or fail to maintain
or implement required new or improved controls, such circumstances could cause us to fail to meet our periodic reporting obligations
or result in material misstatements in our financial statements, or adversely affect the results of periodic management evaluations
and, if required, annual auditor attestation reports. Each of the foregoing results could cause investors to lose confidence in
our reported financial information and lead to a decline in our stock price.
Our
co-founder, Daniel Shih, would be considered a “bad actor” under Rule 506(d) of the Securities Act but for the fact
that SEC interpretations of Rule 506(d) provide that disqualification under Rule 506(d) is not triggered by actions taken in jurisdictions
other than the United States, such as convictions, court orders, or injunctions in a foreign court, or regulatory orders issued
by foreign regulatory authorities.
Our
co-founder (and, thus, a “promoter” as that term is defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act), Daniel Shih, was
involved in two cases in Taiwan the first of which could have resulted in his being deemed a “bad actor” under Rule
506(d) if such cases were in the United States and not Taiwan. SEC compliance and disclosure interpretation 260.20 provides that
disqualification under Rule 506(d) is not triggered by actions taken in jurisdictions other than the United States and accordingly,
Mr. Shih is not a bad actor because of such interpretation.
The
first case related to the publicly traded shares of Kitai Construction and Development Inc., a listed company on the Taiwanese
over-the-counter market, or Kitai. From 2007 to 2008, Mr. Shih’s father served as the General Manager of Kitai. Prior
to the annual meeting of the stockholders in 2008, the incumbent management team, together with friends and family members (including
Mr. Shih) collectively purchased a large number of shares of Kitai common stock in the open market in order to obtain sufficient
votes to maintain the current management team’s control of Kitai. Kitai’s stock price fluctuated as a result
of these purchases. Acting upon a report from an opposing party in the fight for Kitai’s management control, the Taipei
district prosecutor’s office brought an action at the district court level, or the Court of First Instance, against several
defendants, including Mr. Shih, alleging a violation of the Taiwanese security law provision that prohibits “continuing
buying of shares with an attempt to influence stock prices.” Counsel for the defendants argued that there was no attempt
to influence stock prices because (1) the real purpose of the buying activities was to maintain management control of Kitai and
was not to influence the stock prices and (2) the defendants did not attempt to sell any of the shares and there was no sale of
Kitai shares by the defendants during the relevant time period. Prior to the incident that led to the charge, Mr. Shih owned
no shares of Kitai stock and, other than the fact that Mr. Shih’s father was General Manager of Kitai, he had no relationship
with Kitai. In this case, the Court of First Instance found Mr. Shih guilty and sentenced him to four years in prison. In August
2016, Mr. Shih filed with the Taiwanese appellate court, or the Court of Second Instance, to appeal the decision of the Court
of First Instance. Although only in the preparatory states, the Court of Second Instance will conduct a full re-trial of
the case, as is the practice under Taiwanese law, with a full substantive review including both factual and legal aspects of the
case. While this second trial is pending, Mr. Shih’s sentence has been stayed, without bond. Because, as the defendant
in the case, Mr. Shih’s personal appearance will be required at most of the proceedings of the Court of Second Instance,
which proceedings could continue for an extended period of time, which would greatly affect Mr. Shih’s ability to conduct
his business affairs, Mr. Shih may decide to negotiate with the prosecutor for a settlement, which may result in probation and
the payment of a penalty or the requirement to make a substantive donation to public charities. Mr. Shih and his local legal counsel
in Taiwan believe that the Court of First Instance was in error in finding him guilty because he had no intent to manipulate the
Kitai stock prices and Mr. Shih did not profit from his purchases of Kitai shares.
In
another case, in 2016, a significant shareholder of PPTW, Chernan Technology Ltd., Co., or Chernan, filed a criminal complaint
against several defendants alleging fraud in inducing Chernan to purchase shares of PPTW. The case was accepted by the New
Taipei prosecutors’ office. Although Daniel Shih was not listed as a defendant, the original prosecutor assigned to
this case believed that Mr. Shih possessed material information relating to the defendants’ alleged activities and threatened
to charge Mr. Shih if he did not cooperate. Subsequently, a new prosecutor who was assigned to the case expressed his desire that
the parties reach a private settlement so that the case could be dismissed. The parties have formally begun a civil mediation
process, and Mr. Shih is not a party in this mediation. If there is no settlement in the mediation process, which could take from
up to one to three years to resolve, the then prosecutor would have to decide at that time whether to revert to the criminal proceeding
or move to have the matter resolved through a civil litigation. Mr. Shih and his local Taiwan legal counsel strongly believe
that it is unlikely that Mr. Shih will be charged in any criminal proceeding relating to this matter. Mr. Shih is the Chairman
of Priceplay.com, Inc., a 70% owned subsidiary of PPTW. Mr. Shih was not, and is not, an officer, director or stockholder of PPTW.
Daniel
Shih has relinquished “beneficial ownership” of substantially all of his equity interests in our company (whether
held directly or indirectly) in a manner acceptable to us. This means that Mr. Shih no longer,
directly
or indirectly, through any contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise has or shares (i) voting power, which
includes the power to vote, or to direct the voting of, securities, and/or (ii) investment power, which includes the power to
dispose, or to direct the disposition of, shares of our common stock, except for a de minimus number of shares of our common stock
which will continue to be beneficially owned by him by way of his being a control person in another entity that owns shares of
our common stock. Mr. Shih will, however, retain a pecuniary interest in some of the shares of our common stock over which he
has relinquished voting and investment power. Mr. Shih has also removed himself from any and all activities relating to
our business, including, but not limited to managerial, directional, advisory, promotional, developmental and fund-raising activities,
effective upon the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on December 20, 2017, as
amended to date. Additionally, Barbie Shih, Daniel Shih’s wife, was not re-elected to our board of directors on December
29, 2017. As a result of these events, neither Mr. Shih nor Ms. Shih will maintain any active affiliation with, or material beneficial
ownership interest in, our company.
Mr.
Shih will not be able to restore his status as a “beneficial owner” of the shares of our common stock that he previously
beneficially owned nor will he be able to return to any active role or executive function in our company unless he is exonerated
from any wrongdoing with respect to the two matters in Taiwan discussed above or the relevant time period prescribed in Rule 506(d)
has expired.
Due
to the nature of the actions described above involving our co-founder/ promoter, Daniel Shih, potential investors may not want
to invest in our company and third parties may not want to do business with us. The deterrence of investors from investing in
our company or of third parties from doing business with us because of reputational issues associated with the actions against
Mr. Shih that are described above could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, operations, results
of operations and prospects.
We
believe our business depends on strong brands, and if we do not develop, maintain and enhance our brand, our ability to gain new
customers and retain customers may be impaired.
We
believe that our brands will be a critical part of our business. We expect to collaborate extensively with our future airline
partners on the look and feel of the in-flight homepage that their passengers encounter when logging into our service in flight.
In order to maintain strong relationships with our airline partners, we may have to reduce the visibility of our brand or make
other decisions that do not promote and maintain our brand. In addition, many of our trademarks contain words or terms having
a somewhat common usage and, as a result, we may have trouble registering or protecting them in certain jurisdictions. If we fail
to promote and maintain our brand, or if we incur significant expenses to promote the brands and are still unsuccessful in maintaining
strong brands, our business prospects, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.
Businesses
or technologies we acquire could prove difficult to integrate, disrupt our ongoing business, dilute stockholder value or have
an adverse effect on our results of operations.
As
part of our business strategy, we may engage in acquisitions of businesses or technologies to augment our organic or internal
growth. We do not have any relevant experience with integrating and managing acquired businesses or assets. Acquisitions involve
challenges and risks in negotiation, execution, valuation and integration. Moreover, we may not be able to find suitable acquisition
opportunities on terms that are acceptable to us. Even if successfully negotiated, closed and integrated, certain acquisitions
may not advance our business strategy, may fall short of expected return-on-investment targets or may fail. Any future acquisition
could involve numerous risks, including:
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In
the event that we enter into any acquisition agreements, closing of the transactions could be delayed or prevented by regulatory
approval requirements, including antitrust review, or other conditions. We may not be successful in addressing these risks or
any other problems encountered in connection with any attempted acquisitions, and we could assume the economic risks of such failed
or unsuccessful acquisitions.
Expenses
or liabilities resulting from litigation could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
From
time to time, we may be subject to claims or litigation in the ordinary course of our business, including for example, claims
related to employment matters and class action lawsuits. Our operations are characterized by the use of new technologies and services
across multiple jurisdictions that implicate a number of statutory schemes and a range of rules and regulations that may be subject
to broad or creative interpretation, which may subject to us to litigation, including class action lawsuits, the outcome of which
may be difficult to assess or quantify due to the potential ambiguity inherent in these regulatory schemes and/or the nascence
of our technologies and services. Plaintiffs in these types of litigation may seek recovery of very large or indeterminate amounts,
and the magnitude of the potential loss relating to such lawsuits may remain unknown for substantial periods of time. Any such
claims or litigation may be time-consuming and costly, divert management resources, require us to change our products and services,
or have other adverse effects on our business. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations
and could require us to pay significant monetary damages. In addition, costly and time-consuming litigation could be necessary
to enforce our existing contracts and, even if successful, could have an adverse effect on us. In addition, prolonged litigation
against any airline partner, customer or supplier could have the effect of negatively impacting our reputation and goodwill with
existing and potential airline partners, customers and suppliers.
Technological
advances may harm our business.
Due
to the widening use of state-of-the-art, personal electronic devices such as Apple’s iPad, ever-increasing numbers of passengers
have their own mobile devices, which they might use to bring their own content such as movies, music or games with them on a flight.
This could decrease demand for our in-flight offerings. Carriers now also have greater technical means at their disposal to offer
passengers in-flight access to the Internet, including through our offerings and those of our competitors. At present, these offerings
do not allow passengers to fully stream content on their mobile devices. If, however, in-flight Internet access in the future
allows passengers to fully stream content on their mobile devices, this could decrease demand for our in-flight offerings. While
both trends will give rise to risks as well as opportunities for us, it is impossible to foresee at present whether and, if so,
to what extent these trends will have lasting effects. Note, too, that the in-flight entertainment systems currently in place
are unable to support these developments. Given average useful lives of 15 to 20 years, the conventional systems will continue
to dominate the in-flight entertainment industry for the foreseeable future. As a result, possible changes will happen slowly,
giving all market players sufficient time to adapt.
We
may have exposure to foreign currency risks in the future and our future hedging activities could create losses.
Currency
risks essentially arise from the fact that sales to customers and purchasing are effected in one currency while fixed costs are
incurred in other currencies. If necessary, we will engage in hedging transactions to counteract direct currency risks. However,
we cannot always guarantee that all currency risks will have been hedged in full. Severe currency fluctuations could also cause
the hedging transactions to fail if agreed thresholds (triggers) are not met or exceeded. We therefore cannot fully preclude negative
foreign currency effects in the future - some of which might be substantial - due to unforeseen exchange rate fluctuations and/or
inaccurate assessments of market developments.
We
will source our content from studios, distributors and other content providers, and any reduction in the volume of content produced
by such content providers could hurt our business by providing us with less quality content to choose from and resulting in potentially
less attractive offerings for passengers.
We
will receive content from studios, distributors and other content providers, and in some circumstances, we will depend on the
volume and quality of the content that these content providers produce. If studios, distributors or other content providers were
to reduce the volume or quality of content they make available to us over any given time period, whether because of their own
financial limitations or other factors influencing their businesses, we would have less quality content to choose from and our
programmers would have more difficulty finding relevant and appropriate content to provide to our customers. This could negatively
impact the passenger experience, which could in turn reduce the demand for our offerings, which would have a negative impact on
our revenue and results of operations.
We
are a holding company with no operations of our own, and we depend on our subsidiaries for cash.
Currently,
we are a holding company and do not have any material assets or operations other than ownership of equity interests of our subsidiaries.
Our operations are conducted almost entirely through our subsidiaries, and our ability to generate cash to meet our obligations
or to pay dividends is highly dependent on the earnings of, and receipt of funds from, our subsidiaries through dividends or intercompany
loans. The ability of our subsidiaries to generate sufficient cash flow from future operations to allow us and them to make scheduled
payments on our obligations will depend on their future financial performance, which will be affected by a range of economic,
competitive and business factors, many of which are outside of our control. We cannot assure you that the cash flow and future
earnings of our operating subsidiaries will be adequate for our subsidiaries to service their debt obligations. If our subsidiaries
do not generate sufficient cash flow from future operations to satisfy corporate obligations, we may have to: undertake alternative
financing plans (such as refinancing), restructure debt, sell assets, reduce or delay capital investments, or seek to raise additional
capital. We cannot assure you that any such alternative refinancing would be possible, that any assets could be sold, or, if sold,
of the timing of the sales and the amount of proceeds realized from those sales, that additional financing could be obtained on
acceptable terms, if at all, or that additional financing would be permitted under the terms of our various debt instruments then
in effect. Our inability to generate sufficient cash flow to satisfy our obligations, or to refinance our obligations on commercially
reasonable terms, would have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, we
and our subsidiaries may incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future that may severely restrict or prohibit our subsidiaries
from making distributions, paying dividends or making loans to us.
Risks
Relating to our Industry
Our
business is highly dependent on the airline industry, which is itself affected by factors beyond the airlines’ control.
The airline industry is highly competitive and sensitive to changing economic conditions.
Our
business is directly affected by the number of passengers flying on commercial aircraft, the financial condition of the airlines
and other economic factors. If consumer demand for air travel declines, including due to increased use of technology such as videoconferencing
for business travelers, or the number of aircraft and flights shrinks due to, among other reasons, reductions in capacity by airlines,
the number of passengers available to use our service will be reduced, which would have a material adverse effect on our business
and results of operations. Unfavorable general economic conditions and other events that are beyond the airlines’ control,
including higher unemployment rates, higher interest rates, reduced stock prices, reduced consumer and business spending, terrorist
attacks or threats and pandemics could have a material adverse effect on the airline industry. A general reduction or shift in
discretionary spending can result in decreased demand for leisure and business travel and lead to a reduction in airline flights
offered and the number of passengers flying. Further, unfavorable economic conditions could also limit airlines’ ability
to counteract increased fuel, labor or other costs though raised prices. Our airline partners operate in a highly competitive
business market and, as a result, continue to face pressure on offerings and pricing. These unfavorable conditions and the competitiveness
of the air travel industry could cause one or more of our airline partners to reduce expenditures on passenger services including
deployment of our service or file for bankruptcy. Any of these events would have a material adverse effect on our business prospects,
financial condition and results of operations.
Air
traffic congestion at airports, air traffic control inefficiencies, weather conditions, such as hurricanes or blizzards, increased
security measures, new travel-related taxes, the outbreak of disease or any other similar event could harm the airline industry.
Airlines
are subject to cancellations or delays caused by factors beyond their control. Cancellations or delays due to weather conditions
or natural disasters, air traffic control problems, breaches in security or other factors could reduce the number of passengers
on commercial flights and thereby reduce demand for the services provided by us and our products and services and harm our businesses,
results of operations and financial condition.
Risks
Relating to our Technology and Intellectual Property
We
could be adversely affected if we suffer service interruptions or delays, technology failures or damage to our equipment.
Our
reputation and ability to attract, retain and serve our future commercial airline customers will depend upon the reliable performance
of our satellite transponder capacity, network infrastructure and connectivity system. We have experienced interruptions in these
systems in the past, including component and service failures that temporarily disrupted users’ access to the Internet,
and we may experience service interruptions, service delays or technology or systems failures in the future, which may be due
to factors beyond our control. If we experience frequent system or network failures, our reputation could be harmed and our future
airline customers may have the right to terminate their contracts with us or pursue other remedies.
Our
operations and services will depend upon the extent to which our equipment and the equipment of our third-party network providers
is protected against damage from fire, flood, earthquakes, power loss, solar flares, telecommunication failures, computer viruses,
break-ins, acts of war or terrorism and similar events. Damage to our networks could cause interruptions in the services that
we will provide, which could have a material adverse effect on service revenue, our reputation and our ability to attract or retain
customers.
We
rely on service providers for certain critical components of and services relating to our satellite connectivity network.
We
currently source key components of our hardware, including the aircraft installed satellite antenna, from third parties and key
aspects of our connectivity services, including all of our satellite transponder services from SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation. While
we have written contracts with these key component and service providers, if we experience a disruption in the delivery of products
and services from either of these providers, it may be difficult for us to continue providing our own products and services to
our customers. We have experienced component delivery issues in the past and there can be no assurance that it will avoid similar
issues in the future. Additionally, the loss of the exclusive source protections that we have with our hardware provider could
eliminate our competitive advantage in the use of satellites for in-flight connectivity, which could have a material adverse effect
on our business and operations.
Assertions
by third parties of infringement, misappropriation or other violation by us of their intellectual property rights could result
in significant costs and substantially harm our business and operating results.
In
recent years, there has been significant litigation involving intellectual property rights in many technology-based industries,
including the wireless communications industry. Any infringement, misappropriation or related claims, whether or not meritorious,
is time-consuming, diverts technical and management personnel and is costly to resolve. As a result of any such dispute, we may
have to develop non-infringing technology, pay damages, enter into royalty or licensing agreements, cease providing certain products
or services or take other actions to resolve the claims. These actions, if required, may be costly or unavailable on terms acceptable
to us. Certain of our suppliers do not provide indemnity to us for the use of the products and services that these providers supply
to us. At the same time, we generally offer third-party intellectual property infringement indemnity to our customers which, in
some cases, does not cap our indemnity obligations and thus could render us liable for both defense costs and judgments. Any of
these events could result in increases in operating expenses, limit our service offerings or result in a loss of business if we
are unable to meet our indemnification obligations and our airline customers terminate or fail to renew their contracts.
We
may not be able to protect our intellectual property rights.
We
regard our trademarks, service marks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, proprietary technologies, domain names and similar intellectual
property as important to our success. We rely on trademark, copyright and patent law, trade secret protection and confidentiality
agreements with our employees, vendors, airline customers, customers and others to protect our proprietary rights. We have sought
and obtained patent protection for certain of our technologies in the United States and certain other countries. Many of the trademarks
that we use contain words or terms having a somewhat common usage and, as a result, we may have difficulty registering them in
certain jurisdictions. We have not yet obtained registrations for our most important marks in all markets in which we may do business
in the future, including countries in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. If other companies have registered or have been using
in commerce similar trademarks for services similar to ours in foreign jurisdictions, we may have difficulty in registering, or
enforcing an exclusive right to use, our marks in those foreign jurisdictions.
There
can be no assurance that our efforts to protect our proprietary rights will be sufficient or effective, that any pending or future
patent and trademark applications will lead to issued patents and registered trademarks in all instances, that others will not
develop or patent similar or superior technologies, products or services, or that our patents, trademarks and other intellectual
property will not be challenged, invalidated, misappropriated or infringed by others. Additionally, the intellectual property
laws and enforcement practices of other countries in which our service is or may in the future be offered may not protect our
products and intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States. If we are unable to protect our
intellectual property from unauthorized use, our brand image may be harmed and our business and results of operations may suffer.
Our
use of open source software could limit our ability to commercialize our technology.
Open
source software is software made widely and freely available to the public in human-readable source code form, usually with liberal
rights to modify and improve such software. Some open source licenses require as a condition of use that proprietary software
that is combined with licensed open source software and distributed must be released to the public in source code form and under
the terms of the open source license. Accordingly, depending on the manner in which such licenses were interpreted and applied,
we could face restrictions on our ability to commercialize certain of our products and we could be required to (i) release the
source code of certain of our proprietary software to the public, including competitors; (ii) seek licenses from third parties
for replacement software; and/or (iii) re-engineer our software in order to continue offering our products. Such consequences
could materially adversely affect our business.
The
satellites that we currently rely on or may rely on in the future have minimum design lives, but could fail or suffer reduced
capacity before then.
The
usefulness of the satellites upon which we currently rely and may rely on in the future is limited by each satellite’s minimum
design life. For example, the satellites through which we provide our service have minimum design lives ranging from 10 to 15
years. Our ability to offer in-flight connectivity and alleviate capacity constraints throughout our network depends on the continued
operation of the satellites or any replacement satellites, each of which has a limited useful life. We can provide no assurance,
however, as to the actual operational lives of those or future satellites, which may be shorter than their design lives, nor can
we provide assurance that replacement satellites will be developed, authorized or successfully deployed.
In
the event of a failure or loss of any of these satellites, our satellite service providers may relocate another satellite and
use it as a replacement for the failed or lost satellite, which could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition
and results of operations. Such a relocation may require regulatory approval, including through, among other things, a showing
that the replacement satellite would not cause additional interference compared to the failed or lost satellite. We cannot be
certain that our satellite service provider could obtain such regulatory approval. In addition, we cannot guarantee that another
satellite will be available for use as a replacement for a failed or lost satellite, or that such relocation can be accomplished
without disrupting or otherwise adversely impacting our business.
Satellites
that are not yet in service are subject to construction and launch related risks.
Satellite
construction and launch are subject to significant risks, including delays, launch failure and incorrect orbital placement. Launch
failures result in significant delays in the deployment of satellites because of the need both to construct replacement satellites
and to obtain other launch opportunities. Construction and launch delays could materially and adversely affect our ability to
generate revenues.
A
failure to raise sufficient capital will delay or prohibit our building of a satellite ground station and related data center,
which will inhibit our business development.
Because
our IFEC services will require the transmission and processing of large amounts of data, we will need to build satellite ground
stations and related data centers in our regions of operation, to facilitate the effectiveness and efficiency of our IFEC services.
If we are not able to raise an amount of capital sufficient to purchase land for and build a satellite ground station and data
center near our area of operations, initially in the Asia region, we may not be able to provide our IFEC services in an efficient
and operationally effective way and, as a result, our business prospects and results of operations could suffer.
Risks
Related to Ownership of our Common Stock
Our
common stock is quoted on the OTCQX Market, which may have an unfavorable impact on our stock price and liquidity.
Our
common stock is quoted on the OTCQX Market. The OTCQX Market is a significantly more limited market than the New York Stock Exchange
or The Nasdaq Stock Market. The quotation of our shares on the OTCQX may result in a less liquid market available for existing
and potential stockholders to trade shares of our common stock, could depress the trading price of our common stock and could
have a long-term adverse impact on our ability to raise capital in the future. We plan to list our common stock as soon as practicable.
However, we cannot assure you that we will be able to meet the initial listing standards of any stock exchange, or that we will
be able to maintain any such listing.
We
cannot predict the extent to which an active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained. If an active
public trading market does not develop or cannot be sustained, you may be unable to liquidate your investment in our common stock.
At
present, there is minimal public trading in our common stock. We cannot predict the extent to which an active public market for
our common stock will develop or be sustained due to a number of factors, including the fact that we are a small company that
is relatively unknown to stock analysts, stock brokers, institutional investors, and others in the investment community that generate
or influence sales volume, and that even if we came to the attention of such persons, they tend to be risk-averse and would be
reluctant to follow an unproven company such as ours or purchase or recommend the purchase of our shares of common stock until
such time as we became more seasoned and viable. As a consequence, there may be periods of several days or more when trading activity
in our shares is minimal or non-existent, as compared to a seasoned issuer which has a large and steady volume of trading activity
that will generally support continuous sales without an adverse effect on share price. We cannot give you any assurance that an
active public trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained. If such a market cannot be sustained, you may
be unable to liquidate your investment in our common stock.
Our
common stock may be subject to significant price volatility which may have an adverse effect on your ability to liquidate your
investment in our common stock.
The
market for our common stock may be characterized by significant price volatility when compared to seasoned issuers, and we expect
that our share price will be more volatile than a seasoned issuer for the indefinite future. The potential volatility in our share
price is attributable to a number of factors. First, our shares of common stock may be sporadically and/or thinly traded. As a
consequence of this lack of liquidity, the trading of relatively small quantities of shares by our stockholders may disproportionately
influence the price of those shares in either direction. The price for our shares could, for example, decline precipitously in
the event that a large number of our shares of common stock are sold on the market without commensurate demand, as compared to
a seasoned issuer that could better absorb those sales without adverse impact on its share price. Secondly, an investment in us
is a speculative or “risky” investment due to our lack of meaningful profits to date and uncertainty of future profits.
As a consequence of this enhanced risk, more risk-adverse investors may, under the fear of losing all or most of their investment
in the event of negative news or lack of progress, be more inclined to sell their shares on the market more quickly and at greater
discounts than would be the case with the stock of a seasoned issuer.
We
may be subject to penny stock regulations and restrictions and you may have difficulty selling shares of our common stock.
The
SEC has adopted regulations which generally define so-called “penny stocks” to be an equity security that has a market
price less than $5.00 per share or an exercise price of less than $5.00 per share, subject to certain exemptions. Our common stock
is a “penny stock” and is subject to Rule 15g-9 under the Exchange Act, or the Penny Stock Rule. This rule imposes
additional sales practice requirements on broker-dealers that sell such securities to persons other than established customers
and “accredited investors” (generally, individuals with a net worth in excess of $1,000,000 or annual incomes exceeding
$200,000, or $300,000 together with their spouses). For transactions covered by Rule 15g-9, a broker-dealer must make a special
suitability determination for the purchaser and have received the purchaser’s written consent to the transaction prior to
sale. As a result, this rule may affect the ability of broker-dealers to sell our securities and may affect the ability of purchasers
to sell any of our securities in the secondary market, thus possibly making it more difficult for us to raise additional capital.
For
any transaction involving a penny stock, unless exempt, the rules require delivery, prior to any transaction in penny stock, of
a disclosure schedule prepared by the SEC relating to the penny stock market. Disclosure is also required to be made about sales
commissions payable to both the broker-dealer and the registered representative and current quotations for the securities. Finally,
monthly statements are required to be sent disclosing recent price information for the penny stock held in the account and information
on the limited market in penny stock.
There
can be no assurance that our common stock will qualify for exemption from the Penny Stock Rule. In any event, even if our common
stock were exempt from the Penny Stock Rule, we would remain subject to Section 15(b)(6) of the Exchange Act, which gives the
SEC the authority to restrict any person from participating in a distribution of penny stock, if the SEC finds that such a restriction
would be in the public interest.
We
have never paid cash dividends on our stock and do not intend to pay dividends for the foreseeable future.
We
have paid no cash dividends on any class of our stock to date and we do not anticipate paying cash dividends in the near term.
For the foreseeable future, we intend to retain any earnings to finance the development and expansion of our business, and we
do not anticipate paying any cash dividends on our common stock. Accordingly, investors must be prepared to rely on sales of their
common stock after price appreciation to earn an investment return, which may never occur. Investors seeking cash dividends should
not purchase our common stock. Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be made at the discretion of our board of
directors and will depend on our results of operations, financial condition, contractual restrictions, restrictions imposed by
applicable law and other factors our board deems relevant.
Our
articles of incorporation, bylaws and Nevada law have anti-takeover provisions that could discourage, delay or prevent a change
in control, which may cause our stock price to decline.
Our
articles of incorporation, bylaws and Nevada law contain provisions which could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire
us, even if closing such a transaction would be beneficial to our stockholders. We are currently authorized to issue up to 50,000,000
shares of “blank check” preferred stock. This preferred stock may be issued in one or more series, the terms of which
may be determined at the time of issuance by our board of directors without further action by stockholders. The terms of any series
of preferred stock may include voting rights (including the right to vote as a series on particular matters), preferences as to
dividend, liquidation, conversion and redemption rights and sinking fund provisions. No shares of our preferred stock are currently
outstanding. The issuance of any preferred stock could materially adversely affect the rights of the holders of our common stock,
and therefore, reduce the value of our common stock. In particular, specific rights granted to future holders of preferred stock
could be used to restrict our ability to merge with, or sell our assets to, a third party and thereby preserve control by current
management.
Provisions
of our articles of incorporation, bylaws and Nevada law also could have the effect of discouraging potential acquisition proposals
or making a tender offer or delaying or preventing a change in control, including changes a stockholder might consider favorable.
Such provisions may also prevent or frustrate attempts by our stockholders to replace or remove our management. In particular,
our articles of incorporation, our bylaws and Nevada law, as applicable, among other things, provide our board of directors with
the ability to alter our bylaws without stockholder approval, and provide that vacancies on our board of directors may be filled
by a majority of directors in office, although less than a quorum.
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UNRESOLVED
STAFF COMMENTS.
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Not
applicable.
Aircom
currently leases approximately 4,958 square feet of space at 44043 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, comprised of administrative
offices, from Global Venture Development, LLC, which lease expires on May 31, 2017. On May 31, 2017, the lease was renewed for
another three years and expires May 31, 2020. We pay a monthly base rent of $6,446.
Aircom
Japan leases approximately 78 square meters of space at our Japan office. The lease expires on July 20, 2018 and the monthly lease
payment is approximately $2,892. Aircom Japan also leases additional space from Daniel Shih, our co-founder, at a cost of $1,215
per month.
We
believe that our properties have been adequately maintained, are generally in good condition, and are suitable and adequate for
our business.
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LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS.
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From
time to time, we may become involved in various lawsuits and legal proceedings, which arise, in the ordinary course of business.
However, litigation is subject to inherent uncertainties, and an adverse result in these, or other matters, may arise from time
to time that may harm our business. We are currently not aware of any such legal proceedings or claims that we believe will have
an adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.
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MINE
SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
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Not
applicable.
PART
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ITEM
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MARKET
FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES
OF EQUITY SECURITIES.
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Market
Information
Our
common stock has been eligible for quotation on the OTCQX market under the symbol “AKOM” since July 31, 2017. Prior
to that, our common stock was quoted on the OTCQB market. To date, there has been limited trading for our common stock on the
OTC markets. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low closing prices of our common stock. These
prices reflect inter-dealer prices, without retain mark-up or commission, and may not represent actual transactions.
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Closing Prices
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Low
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2017
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0.20
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0.20
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2
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5.50
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5.50
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6.00
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6.00
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4
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6.00
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6.00
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The
above table sets forth the range of high and low closing prices per share of our common
stock as reported by www. Otcmarkets.com for the periods indicated.
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Approximate
Number of Holders of Our Common Stock
As of March 14, 2018, there were approximately
52 holders of record of our common stock. This number excludes the shares of our common stock owned by stockholders
holding stock under nominee security position listings.
Dividend
Policy
We
have never declared or paid a cash dividend. Any future decisions regarding dividends will be made by our board of directors.
We currently intend to retain and use any future earnings for the development and expansion of our business and do not anticipate
paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our board of directors has complete discretion on whether to pay dividends,
subject to the approval of our stockholders. Even if our board of directors decides to pay dividends, the form, frequency and
amount will depend upon our future operations and earnings, capital requirements and surplus, general financial condition, contractual
restrictions and other factors that the board of directors may deem relevant.
Securities
Authorized for Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans
See
“Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters—Securities
Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans.”
Recent
Sales of Unregistered Securities
We
have not sold any equity securities during the 2017 fiscal year that were not previously disclosed in a quarterly report on Form
10-Q or a current report on Form 8-K that was filed during the 2017 fiscal year.
Purchases
of Equity Securities
No
repurchases of our common stock were made during the fourth quarter of 2017.
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SELECTED
FINANCIAL DATA.
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Not
applicable.
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ITEM
7.
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MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
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The
following management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the notes
thereto and the other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report. In addition to historical information, the following
discussion contains certain forward-looking information. See “Special Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements” above
for certain information concerning those forward looking statements. Our financial statements are prepared in U.S. dollars and
in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles.
Overview
We
are a full-service provider of IFEC solutions. With advanced technologies and a unique business model, we plan to provide airline
passengers with a true broadband in-flight experience that encompasses a wide range of service options. Such options will include
Wi-Fi, cellular networks, movies, gaming, live TV, and music. We expect to offer these core services, which we are currently still
developing, through both built-in in-flight entertainment systems, such as a seatback display, as well as on passengers’
personal devices. We also expect to provide content management services and e-commerce solutions.
We
plan to partner with airlines and offer airline passengers free IFEC services. We expect to generate revenues through advertising
and in-flight transactions.
Principal
Factors Affecting our Prior Financial Performance
We
believe that our operating and business performance is driven by various factors that affect the commercial airline industry,
including trends affecting the travel industry and trends affecting the customer bases that we target, as well as factors that
affect wireless Internet service providers and general macroeconomic factors. Key factors that may affect our future performance
include:
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our
ability to enter into and maintain long-term business arrangements with airline partners,
which depends on numerous factors including the real or perceived availability, quality
and price of our services and product offerings as compared to those offered by our competitors;
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the
extent of the adoption of our products and services by airline partners and customers;
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costs
associated with implementing, and our ability to implement on a timely basis, our technology,
upgrades and installation technologies;
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costs
associated with and our ability to execute our expansion, including modification to our
network to accommodate satellite technology, development and implementation of new satellite-based
technologies, the availability of satellite capacity, costs of satellite capacity to
which we may have to commit well in advance, and compliance with regulations;
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costs
associated with managing a rapidly growing company;
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the
number of aircraft in service in our markets, including consolidation of the airline
industry or changes in fleet size by one or more of our commercial airline partners;
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the
economic environment and other trends that affect both business and leisure travel;
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continued
demand for connectivity and proliferation of Wi-Fi enabled devices, including smartphones,
tablets and laptops;
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our
ability to obtain required telecommunications, aviation and other licenses and approvals
necessary for our operations; and
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changes
in laws, regulations and interpretations affecting telecommunications services and aviation,
including, in particular, changes that impact the design of our equipment and our ability
to obtain required certifications for our equipment.
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Going
Concern Opinion
Our
auditors have issued a going concern opinion. This means that our auditors believe there is substantial doubt that we can continue
as an on-going business for the next twelve months unless we obtain additional capital to pay our bills. This is because we have
not generated significant revenues and will incur additional expenses as a result of being a public reporting company. If we are
unable to obtain additional working capital, our business may fail. Accordingly, we must raise cash from sources other than operations.
To date, we have financed our operations primarily through cash flow from limited operations, augmented by cash proceeds from
financing activities, short-term borrowings and equity contributions by our stockholders. We must raise cash to implement our
projected plan of operations.
Emerging
Growth Company
We
qualify as an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act. As a result, we are permitted to, and intend to, rely
on exemptions from certain disclosure requirements. For so long as we are an emerging growth company, we will not be required
to:
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have
an auditor report on our internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act;
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comply
with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation
or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements
(i.e., an auditor discussion and analysis);
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submit
certain executive compensation matters to shareholder advisory votes, such as “say-on-pay” and “say-on-frequency;”
and
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disclose
certain executive compensation related items such as the correlation between executive compensation and performance and comparisons
of the chief executive officer’s compensation to median employee compensation.
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In
addition, Section 107 of the JOBS Act also provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition
period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words,
an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply
to private companies. We have elected to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period. Our financial statements
may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards.
We
will remain an “emerging growth company” for up to five years, or until the earliest of (i) the last day of the first
fiscal year in which our total annual gross revenues exceed $1 billion, (ii) the date that we become a “large accelerated
filer” as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which would occur if the market value of our
ordinary shares that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed
second fiscal quarter or (iii) the date on which we have issued more than $1 billion in non-convertible debt during the preceding
three year period.
Results
of Operations
The
following table sets forth key components of our results of operations during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
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For the Year Ended
December 31,
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Change
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2017
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2016
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$
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%
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Sales
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Cost of sales
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-
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Operating expenses
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7,147,597
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3,970,105
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3,177,492
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80.0
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%
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Loss from operations
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(7,147,597
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)
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(3,970,105
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)
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(3,177,492
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)
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80.0
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%
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Net non-operating income (loss)
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23,652
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(89,559
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)
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113,211
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(126.4
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)%
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Loss before income taxes
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(7,123,945
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)
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(4,059,664
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)
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(3,064,281
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)
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75.5
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%
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Income tax expense (benefit)
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8,519
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(883,200
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)
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891,719
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(101.0
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)%
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Net Loss
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(7,132,464
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)
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(3,716,464
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)
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(3,956,000
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)
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124.5
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%
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Other comprehensive loss
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(3,454
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)
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(10
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(3,344
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(34,440.0
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)%
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Total comprehensive loss
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$
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(7,135,918
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)
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$
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(3,176,474
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)
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$
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(3,959,444
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)
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124.6
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%
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Sales
.
Our sales were $0 for both the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 as we are still developing our core business in IFEC solutions
and there was no non-recurring sale of equipment to related parties during the years.
Operating expenses
. Our operating
expenses increased by $3,177,492 to $7,147,597 for the year ended December 31, 2017, from $3,970,105 for the year ended December
31, 2016. Such increase was mainly due to the increase in stock-based compensation, satellite service fees, investor relation and
go public expense, payroll and related expenses, legal expense, accounting fees, travel expenses and consulting fee of $1,729,446,
$382,281, $671,058, $578,903, $306,694, $457,736, $138,965 and $269,453, respectively, which was offset by the decrease in R&D
and outsourcing expenses of $1,231,202 and $144,623, respectively.
Net non-operating income (expense)
.
We had $23,652 in net non-operating income for the year ended December 31, 2017, as compared to net non-operating expense of $89,559
for the year ended December 31, 2016. Net non-operating income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2017 primarily represents
the cancellation of debt from a related party of $26,647, while net non-operating expense for the year ended December 31, 2016
consisted of interest expense.
Income
tax expense
.
Income tax expense increased to $8,519 for the year ended December 31, 2017, from an income
tax benefit of $883,200 for the year ended December 31, 2016. The income tax expense for 2017 was mainly due to California franchise
tax and foreign subsidiary’s income tax expenses. The income tax benefit for 2016 was because the operating loss reduced
the taxable income carried over from 2015.
Total comprehensive loss
. As
a result of the cumulative effect of the factors described above, our total comprehensive loss increased by $3,959,444 to $7,135,918
for the year ended December 31, 2017, from $3,176,474 for the year ended December 31, 2016.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As
of December 31, 2017, we had cash and cash equivalents of $21,504. To date, we have financed our operations primarily through
sales of equipment to related parties (in 2015), cash proceeds from financing activities, short-term borrowings and equity contributions
by our stockholders.
The
following table provides detailed information about our net cash flow for all financial statement periods presented in this report:
Cash
Flow
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December 31,
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2017
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2016
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Net cash used for operating activities
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$
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(6,001,485
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$
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(1,225,102
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)
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Net cash used for investing activity
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(273,015
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)
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(4,006,285
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)
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Net cash provided by financing activity
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5,984,941
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5,502,422
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
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(289,559
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)
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271,035
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Cash from acquired subsidiaries
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2,354
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21,650
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Foreign currency translation effect on cash
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(3,464
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)
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(10
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Cash at beginning of year
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312,173
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19,498
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Cash at end of year
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$
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21,504
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$
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312,173
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Operating
Activities
Net cash used for operating activities was $6,001,485 for the year ended December 31, 2017, as compared
to $1,225,102 for the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase in net cash used for operating activities was mainly due to net
operating loss, increase in prepaid expenses, and decrease in other payable related parties of $7,132,464, $521,949 and $2,373,180,
respectively, offset by the decrease in other receivable-related party and deposits-others, increase in accrued expenses and other
payable of $162,335, $660,132, $506,822 and $392,299, respectively.
Investing
Activities
Net cash used for investing activities
for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $273,015, as compared to $4,006,285 for the year ended December 31, 2016. The cash
used for investing activities was mainly attributable to purchase of property and equipment during the 2017.
Financing
Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
for the year ended December 31, 2017 was $5,984,941, as compared to $5,502,422 for the year ended December 31, 2016. The increase
was mainly attributable to more proceeds from the issuance of our common stock during 2017.
Currently
available working capital will not be adequate to sustain our operations at our current levels for the next twelve months. We
expect to satisfy our working capital requirements over the next twelve months through the sale of equity or debt securities.
However, we do not have any commitment from any third-party to invest in our company or otherwise acquire any of our equity or
debt securities. Furthermore, even if we successfully raise sufficient capital to satisfy our needs over the next twelve months,
in the future, we will require additional cash resources due to changed business conditions, implementation of our strategy to
expand our business or other investments or acquisitions we may decide to pursue. If our own financial resources are insufficient
to satisfy our capital requirements, we may seek to sell additional equity or debt securities or obtain additional credit facilities.
The sale of additional equity securities could result in dilution to our stockholders. The incurrence of indebtedness would result
in increased debt service obligations and could require us to agree to operating and financial covenants that would restrict our
operations. Financing may not be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all. Any failure by us to raise additional
funds on terms favorable to us, or at all, could limit our ability to expand our business operations and could harm our overall
business prospects.
Capital
Expenditures
Our
operations continue to require significant capital expenditures primarily for technology development, equipment and capacity expansion.
Capital expenditures are associated with the supply of airborne equipment to our airline partners, which correlates directly to
the roll out and/or upgrade of service to our airline partners’ fleets. Capital spending is also associated with the expansion
of our network, ground stations and data centers and includes design, permitting, network equipment and installation costs.
Capital expenditures for the years ended
December 31, 2017 and 2016 were $273,015 and $4,006,285, respectively. The decrease in capital expenditures was mainly due to construction
in progress during 2016.
Off-Balance
Sheet Arrangements
As
of the date of this report, we have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or
future effect on our financial condition, changes in our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity,
capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to our stockholders.
Inflation
Inflation
and changing prices have not had a material effect on our business and we do not expect that inflation or changing prices will
materially affect our business in the foreseeable future. However, our management will closely monitor price changes in our industry
and continually maintain effective cost control in operations.
Off
Balance Sheet Arrangements
We
do not have any off balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial
condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures or capital
resources that is material to an investor in our securities.
Seasonality
Our
operating results and operating cash flows historically have not been subject to significant seasonal variations. This pattern
may change, however, as a result of new market opportunities or new product introductions.
Critical
Accounting Policies
The
preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires
our management to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the amounts reported, including the notes thereto, and
related disclosures of commitments and contingencies, if any. We have identified certain accounting policies that are significant
to the preparation of our financial statements. These accounting policies are important for an understanding of our financial
condition and results of operation. Critical accounting policies are those that are most important to the portrayal of our financial
condition and results of operations and require management’s difficult, subjective, or complex judgment, often as a result
of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain and may change in subsequent periods.
Certain accounting estimates are particularly sensitive because of their significance to financial statements and because of the
possibility that future events affecting the estimate may differ significantly from management’s current judgments. We believe
the following critical accounting policies involve the most significant estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our
financial statements:
Inventories
. Inventories
are recorded at the lower of weighted-average cost or net realizable value. We assess the impact of changing technology on its
inventory on hand and writes off inventories that are considered obsolete. Estimated losses on scrap and slow-moving items are
recognized in the allowance for losses.
Research and Development
Costs
. Research and development costs are charged
to operating expenses as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company incurred approximately $366,000
and $1,597,000 in research and development costs, respectively.
Property and Equipment
. Property
and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. When value impairment is determined, the related assets are stated
at the lower of fair value or book value. Significant additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs
are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed by using the straight-line and double declining method over the following estimated
service lives: computer equipment - 3 to 5 years, furniture and fixtures - 5 years and satellite equipment – 5 years. Construction
costs for on-flight entertainment equipment not yet in service are recorded under construction in progress. Upon sale or disposal
of property and equipment, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the corresponding accounts, with any
gain or loss credited or charged to income in the period of sale or disposal. We review the carrying amount of property and equipment
for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable.
We determined that there was no impairment loss for each of the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.
Goodwill
and Purchased Intangible Assets
. Goodwill represents the amount by which the total purchase price paid exceeded the estimated
fair value of net assets acquired from acquisition of subsidiaries. We test goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more
often if events or circumstances indicate that there may be impairment. Purchased intangible assets with finite life are amortized
on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of respective assets. Purchased intangible assets with indefinite life
are evaluated for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not
be recoverable. As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, purchased intangible asset consists of satellite system software and is amortized
over 10 years.
Fair
Value of Financial Instruments
. We utilize the three-level valuation hierarchy for the recognition and disclosure of fair
value measurements. The categorization of assets and liabilities within this hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input
that is significant to the measurement of fair value. The three levels of the hierarchy consist of the following:
Level
1 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
that we have the ability to access at the measurement date.
Level
2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices
in markets that are not active or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially
the full term of the instrument.
Level
3 – Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable inputs based upon management’s best estimate of inputs market
participants could use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date, including assumptions.
The
carrying amounts of our cash, accounts receivable, other receivable, short-term loans, accounts payable, and other payable approximated
their fair value due to the short-term nature of these financial instruments.
Foreign
Currency Translation
. If a foreign subsidiary’s functional currency is the local currency, translation adjustments
will result from the process of translating the subsidiary’s financial statements into the reporting currency of our company.
Such adjustments are accumulated and reported under other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of stockholder’s
equity.
Recent
Accounting Pronouncements
Financial
Instruments
In
January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement
of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“ASU 2016-01”), which updates certain aspects of recognition,
measurement, presentation and disclosure of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting
ASU 2016-01 on its consolidated financial statements.
In
June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses
on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”), which modifies the measurement of expected credit losses of certain
financial instruments. ASU 2016-13 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods
within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-13 on its consolidated financial
statements.
Intangibles
In
January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test
for Goodwill Impairment, which goodwill shall be tested at least annually for impairment at a level of reporting referred to as
a reporting unit. ASU 2017-04 will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently
evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2017-04 on its consolidated financial statements.
Leases
In
February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), which modifies lease
accounting for both lessees and lessors to increase transparency and comparability by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities
by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous accounting standards and disclosing key information
about leasing arrangements. ASU 2016-02 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim
periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the timing of its adoption
and the impact of adopting ASU 2016-02 on its consolidated financial statements.
Revenue
Recognition
In
May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”),
which amends the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 is based on principles that govern the recognition
of revenue at an amount an entity expects to be entitled when products are transferred to customers. ASU 2014-09 will be effective
for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within that reporting period.
Subsequently,
the FASB issued the following standards related to ASU 2014-09: ASU No. 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers
(Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations” (“ASU 2016-08”); ASU No. 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts
with Customers” (Topic 606): Identifying “Performance Obligations and Licensing” (“ASU 2016-10”);
and ASU No. 2016-12, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606): “Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical
Expedients” (“ASU 2016-12”). The Company must adopt ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12 with ASU 2014-09
(collectively, the “new revenue standards”).
The
new revenue standards may be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect
recognized as of the date of adoption. The Company currently expects to adopt the new revenue standards in its first quarter of
2018 utilizing either a retrospective basic or modified retrospective basic method. The Company is currently evaluating the impact
of adopting the new revenue standards on its consolidated financial statements.
Income
Taxes
In
October 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-16, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfer of Assets Other than Inventory”
(“ASU 2016-16”), which requires the recognition of the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset,
other than inventory, when the transfer occurs. ASU 2016-06 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December
15, 2017 and for the Company in its first quarter of 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-16
on its consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM
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QUANTITATIVE
AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
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Not
applicable.
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ITEM
8.
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FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
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The
full text of our audited financial statements as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 begins on page F-1 of this report.
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ITEM
9.
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CHANGES
IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
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None.
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ITEM
9A.
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CONTROLS
AND PROCEDURES.
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Evaluation
of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We
maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Disclosure controls and procedures
refer to controls and other procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or
submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and
forms of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive
officer and principal financial and accounting officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As
required by Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act, our management has carried out an evaluation, with the participation and under
the supervision of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of
our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2017. Based upon, and as of the date of this evaluation, our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer determined that, because of the material weakness described below, our disclosure controls
and procedures were not effective.
Management’s
Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our
management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting for the Company.
Internal control over financial reporting refers to the process designed by, or under the supervision of, our principal executive
officer and principal financial and accounting officer, and effected by our board of directors, management and other personnel,
to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and includes those policies and procedures
that:
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(1)
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pertain
to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect
the transactions and dispositions of our assets;
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(2)
|
provide
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation
of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles,
and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization
of our management and directors; and
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(3)
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provide
reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition,
use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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Our
management evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2017. In making this
evaluation, management used the framework established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission, or COSO. The COSO framework summarizes each of the components of a company’s internal
control system, including (i) the control environment, (ii) risk assessment, (iii) control activities, (iv) information and communication,
and (v) monitoring. Based on our evaluation, we determined that, as of December 31, 2017, our internal control over financial
reporting was not effective due to the following material weakness:
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We
do not have sufficient and skilled accounting personnel with an appropriate level of
technical accounting knowledge and experience in the application of accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States commensurate with our financial reporting requirements.
To mitigate the current limited resources and limited employees, we rely heavily on the
use of external legal and accounting professionals.
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In
order to cure the foregoing material weakness, we have taken or plan to take the following remediation measures:
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In
April 2017, we retained Mr. Y. Tristan Kuo as our Chief Financial Officer, who will oversee
the improvement of our disclosure controls and procedures, as well as internal control
over financial reporting. In addition, we hired an experienced staff accountant in August
2017 to enhance the functionality of our accounting department.
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In
addition, we will look to hire additional personnel with technical accounting expertise
to further support our current accounting personnel. As necessary, we will continue to
engage consultants or outside accounting firms in order to ensure proper accounting for
our consolidated financial statements.
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We
intend to complete the remediation of the material weakness discussed above as soon as practicable but we can give no assurance
that we will be able to do so. Designing and implementing an effective disclosure controls and procedures is a continuous effort
that requires us to anticipate and react to changes in our business and the economic and regulatory environments and to devote
significant resources to maintain a financial reporting system that adequately satisfies our reporting obligations. The remedial
measures that we have taken and intend to take may not fully address the material weakness that we have identified, and material
weaknesses in our disclosure controls and procedures may be identified in the future. Should we discover such conditions, we intend
to remediate them as soon as practicable. We are committed to taking appropriate steps for remediation, as needed.
All
internal control systems, no matter how well designed, have inherent limitations. Therefore, even those systems determined to
be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes
in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
Changes
in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
We
regularly review our system of internal control over financial reporting and make changes to our processes and systems to improve
controls and increase efficiency, while ensuring that we maintain an effective internal control environment. Changes may include
such activities as implementing new, more efficient systems, consolidating activities, and migrating processes.
There
have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2017 that have
materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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ITEM
9B.
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OTHER
INFORMATION.
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We
have no information to disclose that was required to be disclosed in a report on Form 8-K during fourth quarter of fiscal year
2017, but was not reported.
PART
III
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ITEM
10.
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DIRECTORS,
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE.
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Directors
and Executive Officers
The
following sets forth information about our directors and executive officers as of the date of this report:
Name
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Age
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Position
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Jeffrey Wun
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51
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Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman
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Y. Tristan Kuo
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63
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Chief Financial Officer
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James J. Busuttil
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59
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Director
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Raymond Choy
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37
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Director
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Chih-Ming (Albert) Hsu
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42
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Director
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Colin Lim
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53
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Director
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Jan-Yung Lin
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56
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Director
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Jeffrey
Wun
. Mr. Wun has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer since December 31, 2017. Mr. Wun has been a member
of our board of directors since the reverse acquisition of Aircom on February 13, 2017 and was appointed as Chairman of the board
of directors on January 22, 2018. Mr. Wun previously served as our President, Treasurer and Secretary from December 2016 to February
2017. Mr. Wun has served as Aircom’s Chief Technology Officer since December 2014. Mr. Wun is a technologist with more than
25 years of experience in the communications industry. Prior to joining Aircom Mr. Wun served as Senior Staff Engineer at Samsung
Electronics Co., Ltd. from December 2012 to May 2015. Prior to that, Mr. Wun was a profession engineer at MediaTEK USA Inc. from
November 2010 to December 2012 and served as Chief Executive Officer at Kairos System Inc. from 2003 to 2010. Mr. Wun received
a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Computer Science from Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1988. Mr. Wun was selected
to serve as a member of our board of directors due to his historical knowledge of our company and his technical background.
Y.
Tristan Kuo
. Mr. Kuo has served as our Chief Financial Officer since April 10, 2017 and has served as Chief Financial
Officer of Aircom since May 2017. Mr. Kuo has more than 30 years of experience in accounting, financing and information systems
for companies in the bio-pharmaceutical, manufacturing, commodity trading and banking industries and has served in the capacities
of CFO, CIO and Controller. Mr. Kuo has served as the Vice President of Investor Relations of Nutrastar International, Inc. (OTCPK:
NUIN) since April 2016. Mr. Kuo also served as the Chief Financial Officer of Success Holding Group International, Inc., a provider
of personal improvement seminars, from August 2015 to April 2017. Prior to that, he served as CFO/CIO Partner of Tatum, a management
and advisory services firm, from December 2014 to August 2015, as an independent board member and audit committee chairman of
KBS Fashion Group Limited (NASDAQ: KBSF) from August 2014 to May 2015, and as the Chief Financial Officer of Crown Bioscience,
Inc. from June 2012 to November 2013. Prior to that, Mr. Kuo served as Chief Financial Officer of China Biologic Products, Inc.
(NASDAQ: CBPO), a Chinese biopharmaceutical company, from June 2008 to May 2012 and served as its Vice President of Finance between
September 2007 and May 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Kuo worked for the Noble Group in Hong Kong as the Senior Business Analysis Manager
from February through August 2007 and as the Controller, Vice President of Finance and CFO of Cuisine Solution, Inc., a previously
publicly traded company in Alexandria, Virginia, from December 2002 to January 2007. Mr. Kuo also served as the Vice President
of Information Systems for Zinc Corporation of America in Monaca, Pennsylvania from 2001 and 2002 and as Chief Information Officer
and Controller of Wise Metals Group in Baltimore, Maryland, from 1991 to 2001. Mr. Kuo received his Master’s degree in Accounting
from The Ohio State University and Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Soochow University, Taipei.
James
J. Busuttil
. Dr. Busuttil has served as a member of our board of directors since December 29, 2017. Dr. Busuttil is an
attorney admitted to practice before the courts of New York State since 1983, as well as numerous U.S. Federal Trial and Appeals
Courts, practicing international, financial and corporate law. Dr. Busuttil was elected as a Life Fellow of the U.K.-based Institute
of Directors (IoD). Members are invited to become Fellows of the IoD based on their substantial and sustained experience and contribution
to business. Fellows are required to have been a company director for at least five years and, at some point during this period,
the entity must have had an annual turnover or budget that exceeds £10m. Dr. Busuttil has represented banks and financial
institutions based in the United States and other countries in private sector financing of domestic and international projects,
negotiated alternative energy project financings, handled transnational mergers and joint ventures, represented equity investors
in venture capital transactions and organized investment funds. In addition, Dr. Busuttil represented the Bank Advisory Group
for a major Latin American debtor nation in sovereign debt restructuring and handled a variety of private sector Latin American
debt restructures. Dr. Busuttil has been a Member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) since 2007. The PCA is the oldest
international tribunal in the world established by the 1907 Convention for the Pacific Settlement of International Disputes. Membership
of the PCA is strictly by nomination of contracting states of individuals of known competency in questions of international law,
of the highest moral reputation, and disposed to accept the duties of Arbitrator. Dr. Busuttil is also a Member of the London
Court of International Arbitration Users’ Council. With respect to arbitration, Dr. Busuttil has been involved mainly in
investment disputes. Dr. Busuttil created the University of London’s Postgraduate Laws Program. Dr. Busuttil directed the
University of London’s Master of Laws (LL.M.), Postgraduate Diploma in Laws (PG Dip. Laws) and the Postgraduate Certificate
in Laws (PG Cert. Laws) from January 2004 to January 2015. Under Dr. Busuttil’s leadership, the Program grew to over 3,000
persons from more than 150 countries. Dr. Busuttil was appointed as an Honorary Professor at the Faculty of Law of University
College London (UCL) in 2004. Dr. Busuttil has been a member of the Pugwash Conference on Science and World Affairs, of the Council
on Foreign Relations, and of the Executive Council of the American Society of International Law. In the course of work, Dr. Busuttil
has developed experience and understanding in dealing with parties and organizations, including the private and public sectors,
in South East Asia, East Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Russia, North Africa and Australasia. Professor Busuttil was selected
to serve as a member of our board of directors due to his extensive international legal experience.
Raymond
Choy
. Mr. Choy has served as a member of our board of directors since December 29, 2017 and has served as a member
of Aircom’s board from since October 2017. Mr. Choy has provided accounting, consulting and advisory services to public
and private companies since July 2016 through his partnership with Beyond Century Consulting, LLC, a financial and business consulting
company. Mr. Choy has extensive experience auditing the financial statements and internal controls of public and private companies
as a senior manager at Frazer, LLP, a certified public accountants company, from July 2004 to June 2016. Mr. Choy received his
bachelor’s degree with in business administration with accounting concentration and minor in computer information systems
from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, in 2003. Mr. Choy became a certified public accountant (CPA) in the state
of California in 2006 and also received his chartered global management accountant (CGMA) designation in 2013. Mr. Choy was selected
to serve as a member of our board of directors due to his accounting background.
Chih-Ming
(Albert) Hsu
. Mr. Hsu has served as a member of our board of directors since December 29, 2017 and has served as a member
of Aircom’s board from since April 2017. Mr. Hsu was admitted to practice law in Taiwan as a corporate and business lawyer
and as a patent attorney in 2002. Mr. Hsu is the owner of Chascord Law Firm. Mr. Hsu previously served as the arbitrator &
mediator of the Chinese Arbitration Association, Taipei. In addition, Mr. Hsu was the Chairman of Unitel High Technology Corporation,
a listed company on the Taiwan over-the-counter market from December 2015 to September 2016. Mr. Hsu received the degrees
of Master of Law and Bachelor of Law from National Taiwan University in 2003 and 1997, respectively. Mr. Hsu is an expert of real
estate securitization in Taiwan. Mr. Hsu was selected to serve as a member of our board of directors due to his legal experience
in Taiwan.
Colin
Lim
. Mr. Lim has served as a member of our board of directors since the reverse acquisition of Aircom on February 13,
2017 and served as a member of Aircom’s board from July 2015 to February 2017. In 2013, Mr. Lim founded Dynasty Media &
Entertainment Group, a movie production and distribution company and an investment company with interests in a variety of businesses,
including restaurants, wood and timber traders, exotic leather manufacturers, movie producers, copyrights transaction companies,
and entertainment businesses, as well as hi-tech companies, and is the Managing Director who oversees financing, investment, copyrights.
Mr. Lim has occupied the role of Executive Chairman of Sunny Leather from June 2006 and is responsible for general management.
Mr. Lim has occupied the role of Executive Chairman of Anson International since March 2003 where he oversees investment. Mr.
Lim has occupied the role of Managing Director of Euroamerica International since December 1999 where he oversees management and
trading operations of the company. Mr. Lim’s investment experience in the movie and copyright businesses has allowed us
to better negotiate and acquire sufficient movie copyrights and entertainment content to complement our business model. Mr. Lim
graduated from New South Wales University in Australia, where he received his degree in engineering and business. Mr. Lim was
selected to serve as a member of our board of directors due to his investment experience and his experience in with movie and
copyright businesses.
Jan-Yung
Lin
. Mr. Lin has served as a member of our board of directors since the reverse acquisition of Aircom on February 13,
2017. Mr. Lin served as Aircom’s President since June 2017, as Aircom’s Chief Executive Officer from February 2015
to October 2016, as Aircom’s Chief Operating Officer from September 2014 to February 2015, and as a director of Aircom from
September 2014 to February 2017. Mr. Lin has practiced corporate and business law at Concorde Law PC as a solo practitioner since
2012. Prior to that Mr. Lin was the General Counsel and Chief Financial Officer of EMG Properties, Inc. in California. Prior to
that Mr. Lin was a corporate associate of Goodwin Procter LLP. Mr. Lin graduated
magna cum laude
from Cornell Law School
with a J.D. degree and an LL.M. degree in International and Comparative Law. Mr. Lin received an M.B.A. degree from the University
of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor’s degree from the National Taiwan University. Mr. Lin was selected to serve as a
member of our board of directors due to his legal background.
Directors
are elected until their successors are duly elected and qualified.
There
are no arrangements or understandings known to us pursuant to which any director was or is to be selected as a director or nominee.
There are no agreements or understandings for any of our executive officers or directors to resign at the request of another person
and no officer or director is acting on behalf of nor will any of them act at the direction of any other person.
Except
as set forth in our discussion below in “Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence—Transactions
with Related Persons,” none of our directors, director nominees or executive officers has been involved in any transactions
with us or any of our directors, executive officers, affiliates or associates which are required to be disclosed pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the SEC.
Family
Relationships
There
are no family relationships among any of our officers or directors.
Involvement
in Certain Legal Proceedings
To
the best of our knowledge, none of our directors or executive officers has, during the past ten years:
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convicted in a criminal proceeding or been subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other
minor offences);
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had any bankruptcy
petition filed by or against the business or property of the person, or of any partnership, corporation or business association
of which he was a general partner or executive officer, either at the time of the bankruptcy filing or within two years prior
to that time;
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been subject
to any order, judgment, or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of competent jurisdiction
or federal or state authority, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting, his involvement
in any type of business, securities, futures, commodities, investment, banking, savings and loan, or insurance activities,
or to be associated with persons engaged in any such activity;
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been found
by a court of competent jurisdiction in a civil action or by the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures
Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed,
suspended, or vacated;
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been the
subject of, or a party to, any federal or state judicial or administrative order, judgment, decree, or finding, not subsequently
reversed, suspended or vacated (not including any settlement of a civil proceeding among private litigants), relating to an
alleged violation of any federal or state securities or commodities law or regulation, any law or regulation respecting financial
institutions or insurance companies including, but not limited to, a temporary or permanent injunction, order of disgorgement
or restitution, civil money penalty or temporary or permanent cease-and-desist order, or removal or prohibition order, or
any law or regulation prohibiting mail or wire fraud or fraud in connection with any business entity; or
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been the
subject of, or a party to, any sanction or order, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any self-regulatory
organization (as defined in Section 3(a)(26) of the Exchange Act (15 U.S.C. 78c(a)(26))), any registered entity (as defined
in Section 1(a)(29) of the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1(a)(29))), or any equivalent exchange, association, entity or
organization that has disciplinary authority over its members or persons associated with a member.
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Board
Composition and Committees
Our
board of directors is comprised of six members: Jeffrey Wun, James J. Busuttil, Raymond Choy, Chih-Ming (Albert) Hsu, Colin Lim
and Jan-Yung Lin. Our board of directors has determined that Messrs. Busuttil, Choy and Lim are independent directors as that
term is defined in the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market.
Our
board of directors currently has three standing committees which perform various duties on behalf of and report to the board of
directors: (i) Audit Committee, (ii) Compensation Committee and (iii) Nominating and Governance Committee. Each of the three standing
committees is comprised entirely of independent directors. From time to time, the board of directors may establish other committees.
Board
Role in Risk Oversight
Our
board of directors plays an active role, as a whole and also at the committee level, in overseeing management of our risks and
strategic direction. Our board of directors regularly reviews information regarding our liquidity and operations, as well as the
risks associated with each. Our Audit Committee oversees the process by which our senior management and relevant employees assess
and manage our exposure to, and management of, financial risks. Our Compensation Committee is responsible for overseeing the management
of risks relating to our executive compensation plans and arrangements. Our Nominating and Governance Committee also manages risks
associated with the independence of members of our board of directors and potential conflicts of interest. While each committee
is responsible for evaluating certain risks and overseeing the management of such risks, the entire board of directors is regularly
informed about such risks.
Audit
Committee
Our
Audit Committee currently consists of Messrs. Busuttil, Choy and Lim, with Mr. Choy serving as chairman. Our board of directors
has determined that each member of our Audit Committee is able to read and understand fundamental financial statements and has
substantial business experience that results in such member’s financial sophistication. Our board of directors further determined
that Mr. Choy possesses the accounting or related financial management experience that qualifies his as financially sophisticated
within the meaning of the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market and that he is an “audit committee financial expert” as
defined by the rules and regulations of the SEC.
The
primary purposes of our Audit Committee are to assist our board of directors in fulfilling its responsibility to oversee the accounting
and financial reporting processes of our company and audits of our financial statements, including (i) reviewing the scope of
the audit and all non-audit services to be performed by our independent accountant and the fees incurred by us in connection therewith,
(ii) reviewing the results of such audit, including the independent accountant’s opinion and letter of comment to management
and management’s response thereto, (iii) reviewing with our independent accountants our internal accounting principles,
policies and practices and financial reporting, (iv) engaging our independent accountants and (v) reviewing our quarterly and
annual financial statements prior to public issuance. The role and responsibilities of our Audit Committee are more fully set
forth in a written charter adopted by our board of directors on June 6, 2017, which is available on our website at www.aerkomm.com.
Compensation
Committee
Our
Compensation Committee currently consists of Messrs. Busuttil, Choy and Lim, with Mr. Lim serving as chairman. The primary purposes
of our Compensation Committee are to assist our board of directors in fulfilling its responsibility to determine the compensation
of our executive officers and to approve and evaluate the compensation policies and programs of our company, including (i) reviewing
the compensation packages of executive officers and making recommendations to our board of directors for said compensation packages,
(ii) reviewing and approving proposed stock incentive grants and (iii) providing our board of directors with recommendations regarding
bonus plans, if any. The role and responsibilities of our Compensation Committee are more fully set forth in a written charter
adopted by our board of directors on January 23, 2018, which is available on our website at www.aerkomm.com.
The
policies underlying our Compensation Committee’s compensation decisions are designed to attract and retain the best-qualified
management personnel available. We routinely compensate our executive officers through salaries. At our discretion, we may reward
executive officers and employees through bonus programs based on profitability and other objectively measurable performance factors.
Additionally, we use stock options and other incentive awards to compensate our executives and other key employees to align the
interests of our executive officers with the interests of our stockholders. In establishing executive compensation, our Compensation
Committee will evaluate compensation paid to similar officers employed at other companies of similar size in the same industry
and the individual performance of each officer as it impacts our overall performance with particular focus on an individual’s
contribution to the realization of operating profits and the achievement of strategic business goals. Our Compensation Committee
will further attempt to rationalize a particular executive’s compensation with that of other executive officers of our company
in an effort to distribute compensation fairly among the executive officers. Although the components of executive compensation
(salary, bonus and incentive grants) will be reviewed separately, compensation decisions will be made based on a review of total
compensation.
Nominating
and Governance Committee
Our
Nominating and Governance Committee currently consists of Messrs. Busuttil, Choy and Lim, with Mr. Busuttil serving as chairman.
The primary purposes of our Nominating and Governance Committee are to (i) identify individuals qualified to become members of
our board of directors and recommend to our board of directors the nominees for the next annual meeting of our stockholders and
candidates to fill vacancies on our board of directors, (ii) recommend to our board of directors the directors to be appointed
to committees of our board of directors and (iii) oversee the effectiveness of our corporate governance in accordance with regulatory
guidelines and any other guidelines we establish, including evaluations of members of executive management, our board of directors
and its committees. The role and responsibilities of our Nominating and Governance Committee are more fully set forth in a written
charter adopted by our board of directors on January 23, 2018, which is available on our website at www.aerkomm.com.
Our
Nominating and Governance Committee’s methods for identifying candidates for election to our board of directors (other than
those proposed by our stockholders, as discussed below) includes the solicitation of ideas for possible candidates from a number
of sources - members of our board of directors, our executives, individuals personally known to the members of our board of directors,
and other research. Our Nominating and Governance Committee may also, from time-to-time, retain one or more third-party search
firms to identify suitable candidates.
A
stockholder of our company may nominate one or more persons for election as a director at an annual meeting of stockholders if
the stockholder complies with the notice, information and consent provisions contained in our bylaws. In addition, the notice
must be made in writing and set forth as to each proposed nominee who is not an incumbent director (i) their name, age, business
address and, if known, residence address, (ii) their principal occupation or employment, (iii) the number of shares of stock of
our company beneficially owned, (iv) a description of all arrangements or understandings between the stockholder and each nominee
and any other person pursuant to which the nominations are to be made and (v) any other information concerning the nominee that
must be disclosed respecting nominees in proxy solicitations pursuant to Rule 14(a) of the Exchange Act. The recommendation should
be addressed to our Secretary.
Among
other matters, our Nominating and Governance Committee will:
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review
the desired experience, mix of skills and other qualities to assure appropriate board
composition, taking into account the current members of our board of directors and the
specific needs of our company and our board of directors;
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conduct
candidate searches, interviews prospective candidates and conducts programs to introduce
candidates to our management and operations, and confirms the appropriate level of interest
of such candidates;
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recommend
qualified candidates who bring the background, knowledge, experience, independence, skill
sets and expertise that would strengthen and increase the diversity of our board of directors;
and
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appropriate inquiries into the background and qualifications of potential nominees.
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Code
of Ethics
We
have adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of our directors, officers and employees, including our principal executive
officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer. Such code of ethics addresses, among other things, honesty
and ethical conduct, conflicts of interest, compliance with laws, regulations and policies, including disclosure requirements
under the federal securities laws, and reporting of violations of the code.
We
are required to disclose any amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of our code of ethics applicable to our principal executive
officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, controller, or persons performing similar functions. We intend
to use our website as a method of disseminating this disclosure, as permitted by applicable SEC rules. Any such disclosure will
be posted to our website within four business days following the date of any such amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of
our code of ethics.
Section
16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
We
are not subject to Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act.
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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
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Summary Compensation Table - Fiscal
Years Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
The following table sets forth information
concerning all cash and non-cash compensation awarded to, earned by or paid to the named persons for services rendered in all capacities
during the noted periods. No other executive officers received total annual salary and bonus compensation in excess of $100,000.
Name and Principal Position
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Salary
($)
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Option Awards
($)
(1)
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All Other Compensation
($)
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Total
($)
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Jeffrey Wun, CEO and President
(2)(3)
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2017
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160,000
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46,914
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206,914
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2016
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141,641
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-
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141,641
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Y. Tristan Kuo, CFO
(4)
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2017
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72,752
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938,277
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1,011,029
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2016
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Jiun-Sheuan Yang
(2)(5)
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2017
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160,000
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-
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-
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160,000
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2016
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128,308
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-
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128,308
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Peter Chiou, Former CEO and President
(2)(6)
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2017
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24,000
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3,002,486
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50,000
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3,076,486
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2016
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45,600
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45,600
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(1)
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These amounts shown represent the aggregate grant date fair value for options granted to the named
executive officers computed in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718.
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(2)
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On February 13, 2017, we acquired Aircom in a reverse acquisition transaction that was structured
as a share exchange. The annual, long term and other compensation shown in this table include the amounts that the named executive
officer received from Aircom prior to the consummation of the reverse acquisition.
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(3)
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Mr. Wun has served as our Chief Executive Officer and President since December 31, 2017, upon the
resignation of Mr. Chiou from these positions, and previously served as our President from December 28, 2016 until February 13,
2017. He also currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Aircom.
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(4)
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Mr. Kuo has served as our Chief Financial Officer since April 10, 2017.
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(5)
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Mr. Jiun-Sheuan Yang has served as Aircom’s Vice President of Engineering since December
2014.
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(6)
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Mr. Chiou was replaced from his positions as President and Chief Executive Officer effective December
30, 2017. The amount included in all other compensation represents consulting fees paid by Aircom to Mr. Chiou.
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On March 31, 2017, we entered into an employment
agreement with Mr. Kuo, effective April 10, 2017, pursuant to which we agreed to pay Mr. Kuo an annual salary of $100,000, plus
a guaranteed bonus of $85,000 payable on the earlier of (i) the first anniversary of Mr. Kuo’s employment or (ii) upon closing
of an equity or equity linked financing in which we or one of our subsidiaries raises at least $15 million. Mr. Kuo will also be
entitled to an annual bonus as recommended by our Chief Executive Officer and approved by our board of directors. In addition,
we agreed to grant Mr. Kuo an option to purchase 300,000 shares of our common stock, with one quarter of the shares underlying
the option to be vested immediately and the remaining shares to be vested equally over three years on each anniversary of Mr. Kuo’s
employment. In addition, during the first nine months of Mr. Kuo’s employment or until he relocates, if earlier, we also
agreed to provide a furnished living accommodation, a car allowance of $400 per month, and a personal travel allowance of $600
per month for Mr. Kuo to visit his spouse or vice versa. We also agreed to pay up to $6,000 in relocation expenses, should Mr.
Kuo decide to relocate. We will also be responsible for medical insurance under our medical plan or we will reimburse the premium
of a medical plan that is comparable to the medical plan offered to other employees. Mr. Kuo will also be eligible to participate
in other standard benefits plans offered to similarly situated employees by us from time to time. The employment agreement contains
customary confidentiality provisions and covenants prohibiting Mr. Kuo from competing with us during his employment, or from soliciting
any of our employees or consultants for a period of two years after his employment end. The employment agreement may be terminated
by either party for any reason upon 30 days’ notice. If Mr. Kuo’s employment is terminated by us without cause, the
portion of stock options to be vested for the year if completed shall be vested immediately.
On November 29, 2017, we entered into
an employment agreement with Mr. Chiou, effective November 1, 2017, pursuant to which we agreed to pay Mr. Chiou an annual salary
of $144,000. Under the employment agreement, Mr. Chiou was entitled to twenty (20) working days of vacation per year and was eligible
to participate in other standard benefits plans offered to similarly situated employees by us from time to time. Following Mr.
Chiou’s resignation effective December 31, 2017, the employment agreement effectively terminated. We expect to enter into
a new six-month consulting agreement with Mr. Chiou pursuant to which we will pay him a $5,000 consulting fee per month. We also
expect to enter into a formal separation agreement with Mr. Chiou. We have not consummated the consulting or separation agreements
with Mr. Chiou and we can provide no assurance that we will enter into these agreements with him.
Outstanding Equity Awards Value at Fiscal
Year-End Table
The following table includes certain information
with respect to the value of all unexercised options and unvested shares of restricted stock previously awarded to the executive
officers named above at the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.
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Option Awards
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Name
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Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Exercisable
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Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Options (#) Un-exercisable
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Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options (#)
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Option Exercise Price ($)
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Option Expiration Date
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Jeffrey Wun
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|
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-
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|
|
|
-
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|
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15,000
|
|
|
$
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5.50
|
|
|
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6/23/2027
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Y. Tristan Kuo
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112,500
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|
|
|
-
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|
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187,500
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$
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5.50
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6/23/2027
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Director Compensation
No member of our Board of Directors received
any compensation for his services as a director during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.
Effective December 29, 2017, we entered
into independent director agreements with James Busuttil Raymond Choy and Colin Lim Under the terms of these independent director
agreements, we have agreed to pay the independent directors an annual cash fee of $20,000, paid quarterly in four equal instalments,
commencing in the first quarter following closing of our public offering, and an additional $5,000 cash compensation fee for serving
as board of directors committee chairmen. This additional fee will be paid no later than the fifth business day following the filing
of this report with the SEC.
Each independent director is entitled to
receive an initial, fully vested stock option to purchase 20,000 shares of our common stock. If the director is still a member
of the board of directors and continues to serve as a non-employee director immediately following each annual meeting of our stockholders,
the director will be automatically granted an additional option to purchase 20,000 shares of our common stock as of the date of
each such annual meeting. These additional option grants will vest and become exercisable in twelve (12) equal monthly installments
over the first year following the date of grant, subject to the director continuing in service on the board of directors through
each such vesting date. The per share exercise price of each option granted to the independent director will equal 100% of the
fair market value (as defined by the board of directors) of a share of our common stock on the date the option is granted, and
the term of each stock option granted to the director will be ten (10) years from the date of grant.
We also agreed to purchase directors and
officers liability insurance with coverage up to an aggregate maximum of $3 million commencing promptly following the final closing
of our public offering, and to reimburse the independent directors for pre-approved reasonable business expenses incurred by them
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ITEM 12.
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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
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Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The following table sets forth information
regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock as of March 15, 2018 (i) by each person who is known by us to beneficially own
more than 5% of our common stock; (ii) by each of our officers and directors; and (iii) by all of our officers and directors as
a group. Unless otherwise specified, the address of each of the persons set forth below is in care of our company, 923 Incline
Way #39, Incline Village, NV 89451.
Name and Address of Beneficial Owner
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Title of Class
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Amount and Nature of Beneficial Ownership
(1)
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Percent of Class
(2)
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Jeffery Wun, CEO, President and Director
(3)
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Common Stock
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14,528,120
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|
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34.88
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%
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Y. Tristan Kuo, CFO
(4)
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Common Stock
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137,500
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|
|
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*
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James Busuttil, Director
(5)
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Common Stock
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20,000
|
|
|
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*
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Raymond Choy, Director
(6)
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Common Stock
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|
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20,000
|
|
|
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*
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Chih-Ming (Albert) Hsu, Director
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Common Stock
|
|
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-
|
|
|
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*
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Colin Lim, Director
(7)
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Common Stock
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20,000
|
|
|
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*
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Jan-Yung Lin, Director
(8)
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Common Stock
|
|
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2,312,010
|
|
|
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5.55
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%
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All officers and directors as a group (7 persons named above)
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Common Stock
|
|
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17,037,630
|
|
|
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40.90
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%
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Dmedia Holding LP
(9)
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Common Stock
|
|
|
11,187,138
|
|
|
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26.85
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%
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Sheng-Chun Chang
(10)
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Common Stock
|
|
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10,000,115
|
|
|
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24.01
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%
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* Less than 1%
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(1)
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Beneficial Ownership is determined in accordance with the rules of the SEC and generally includes
voting or investment power with respect to securities. Each of the beneficial owners listed above has direct ownership of and sole
voting power and investment power with respect to the shares of our common stock.
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(2)
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A total of 41,460,097 shares of our common stock are considered to be outstanding pursuant to SEC
Rule 13d-3(d)(1) as of March 15, 2018. For each beneficial owner above, any options exercisable within 60 days have been included
in the denominator.
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(3)
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Includes 11,187,138 shares of our common stock owned by Dmedia Holding LP. On December
20, 2017, Mr. Wun purchased an 85.7% interest in, and was appointed Manager of, Dmedia LLC, the General Partner of Dmedia Holding
LP. As such, Mr. Wun is deemed to be the beneficial owner of the 11,187,138 shares of our common stock held by Dmedia Holding
LP by virtue of his voting and dispositive power of those shares. Through his ownership interest in Dmedia LLC which owns
an approximately 6% direct interest in Dmedia Holding LP, Mr. Wun indirectly beneficially owns 588,005 shares of our common stock
held by Dmedia Holding LP. Mr. Wun disclaims beneficial ownership of the remaining 10,599,133 shares of our common stock
held by Dmedia Holding LP. Also includes 1,103,554 shares of our common stock over which Mr. Wun has the voting and investment
power by virtue of his being the Trustee of the 4416 Jordan Ranch Trust which owns these shares. Mr. Wun disclaims beneficial
ownership of these 1,103,554 shares. Does not include 15,000 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of options not
exercisable within 60 days.
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(4)
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Consists of 137,500 shares of our common stock which Mr. Kuo has the right to acquire within 60
days through the exercise of vested options but does not include 162,500 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise
of options not exercisable within 60 days.
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(5)
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Consists of 20,000 shares of our common stock which Mr. Busuttil has the right to acquire within
60 days through the exercise of vested options.
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(6)
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Consists of 20,000 shares of our common stock which Mr. Choy has the right to acquire within 60
days through the exercise of vested options.
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(7)
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Consists of 20,000 shares of our common stock which Mr. Lim has the right to acquire within 60
days through the exercise of vested options but does not include 60,000 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of
options not exercisable within 60 days.
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(8)
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Includes of 1,864,524 shares of our common stock owned by Mr. Lin directly and 447,486 shares of
our common stock owned by Mr. Lin’s spouse. Does not include 4,796,150 shares of our common stock owned by Mr. Lin through
his approximately 7% ownership interest in Dmedia LLC and his approximately 42.4% interest Dmedia Holding LP, as Mr. Lin does not,
directly or indirectly, have voting or dispositive power over these shares although he does own a pecuniary interest in them. Does
not include 15,000 shares of our common stock issuable upon the exercise of options not exercisable within 60 days.
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(9)
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Mr. Wun has sole voting and dispositive power over these shares of our common stock although he
disclaims beneficial ownership of 10,599,133 of these shares. Mr. Lin owns a pecuniary interest in 4,796,150 of these shares
although he does not exercise voting or dispositive control over them. Mr. Shih owns a pecuniary interest in 4,990,291 of
these shares although he does not exercise voting or dispositive power over them. The address of Dmedia Holding LP is 91 Gregory
Ln Ste 5, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.
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(10)
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Consists of 10,000,115 shares of common stock held by Well Thrive Limited. Sheng-Chun Chang is
the Chief Executive Officer and owner of Well Thrive Limited and has voting and dispositive power of the securities held by it.
Mr. Chang disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares held by Well Thrive Limited. The address of Well Thrive Limited is No 79,
Heng Yang Road, Taipei City, Taiwan.
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Changes in Control
We do not currently have any arrangements
which if consummated may result in a change of control of our company.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under
Equity Compensation Plans
The following table sets forth certain
information about the securities authorized for issuance under our equity compensation plans.
Plan category
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Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights
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Weighted-average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights
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Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans
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Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
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|
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-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
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Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
|
|
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6,646,307
|
|
|
$
|
1.7210
|
|
|
|
3,353,693
|
|
Total
|
|
|
6,646,307
|
|
|
$
|
1.7210
|
|
|
|
3,353,693
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On May 5, 2017, we established our 2017
Equity Incentive Plan, or the Plan. The Plan was approved by our board of directors on May 5, 2017, and an amendment to increase
the number of shares of our common stock available for grant under the Plan was approved by the board of directors on June 26,
2017. We expect that the Plan will be approved by our stockholders at our annual meeting in 2018. The purpose of the Plan is to
grant stock and options to purchase our common stock to our employees, directors and key consultants. The maximum number of shares
of common stock that may be issued pursuant to awards granted under the Plan, as amended, is 10,000,000 shares. Cancelled and forfeited
stock options and stock awards may again become available for grant under the Plan.
The following summary briefly describes
the principal features of the Plan and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the Plan.
Administration
. The Plan is administered
by our Compensation Committee. Our Compensation Committee has the authority to select the eligible participants to whom awards
will be granted, to determine the types of awards and the number of shares covered and to set the terms, conditions and provisions
of such awards, to cancel or suspend awards under certain conditions, and to accelerate the exercisability of awards. Our Compensation
Committee is authorized to interpret the Plan, to establish, amend, and rescind any rules and regulations relating to the Plan,
to determine the terms of agreements entered into with recipients under the Plan, and to make all other determinations that may
be necessary or advisable for the administration of the Plan.
Eligibility
. All employees, directors
and individuals providing services to our company or its subsidiaries are eligible to participate in the Plan.
Shares Subject to Plan
. The number
of shares of common stock that is available for grant of awards under the Plan is 10,000,000 shares.
Stock Option and SAR Grants.
The
exercise price per share of common stock purchasable under any stock option or stock appreciation right, or SAR, will be determined
by our Compensation Committee, but cannot in any event be less than 100% of the fair market value of our common stock on the date
the option is granted. Our Compensation Committee will determine the term of each stock option or SAR (subject to a maximum of
10 years) and each stock option or SAR will be exercisable pursuant to a vesting schedule determined by our Compensation Committee.
The grants and the terms of incentive stock options, or ISOs, shall be restricted to the extent required for qualification as ISOs
by the Internal Revenue Code, or the Code. Subject to approval of our Compensation Committee, stock options or SARs may be exercised
by payment of the exercise price in cash, shares of our common stock, which have been held for at least six months, or pursuant
to a “cashless exercise” through a broker-dealer under an arrangement approved by us. We may require the grantee to
pay to us any applicable withholding taxes that we are required to withhold with respect to the grant or exercise of any award.
The withholding tax may be paid in cash or, subject to applicable law, our Compensation Committee may permit the grantee to satisfy
such obligations by the withholding or delivery of shares of our common stock. We may withhold from any shares of our common stock
issuable pursuant to a stock option or SAR or from any cash amounts otherwise due from us to the recipient of the award an amount
equal to such taxes.
Stock Grants.
Shares may be sold
or awarded for consideration and with or without restriction as determined by the Compensation Committee, including cash, full-recourse
promissory notes, as well as past and future services. Any award of shares will be subject to the vesting schedule, if any, determined
by the Compensation Committee. In general, holders of shares sold or awarded under the Plan will have the same voting, dividend
and other rights as our other stockholders. As a condition to the purchase of shares under the Plan, the purchaser will make such
arrangements as our Compensation Committee may require for the satisfaction of any federal, state, local or foreign withholding
tax obligations that may arise in connection with such purchase.
Adjustments
. In the event of any
change affecting the shares of our common stock by reason of any stock dividend or split, recapitalization, merger, consolidation,
spin-off, combination or exchange of shares or other similar corporate change, or any distribution to stockholders other than cash
dividends, our board of directors will make such substitution or adjustment in the aggregate number of shares that may be distributed
under the Plan and in the number and option price (or exercise or purchase price, if applicable) as it deems to be appropriate
in order to maintain the purpose of the original grant.
Termination of Service.
If a participant’s
service to our company terminates on account of death or disability, then the participant’s unexercised options, if exercisable
immediately before the participant’s death, disability or retirement, may be exercised in whole or in part, on the earlier
of the date on which such stock option would otherwise expire or one year after the event. If a participant’s service to
us terminates for any other reason, then the participant’s unexercised options, to the extent exercisable immediately before
such termination, will remain exercisable, and may be exercised in whole or in part, for a period ending on the earlier of the
date on which such stock option would otherwise expire or three months after such termination of service.
Amendment and Termination.
Our board
of directors may, at any time, alter, amend, suspend, discontinue, or terminate the Plan; provided that such action shall not adversely
affect the right of grantees to stock awards or stock options previously granted and no amendment, without the approval of our
stockholders, shall increase the maximum number of shares which may be awarded under the Plan in the aggregate, materially increase
the benefits accruing to grantees under the Plan, change the class of employees eligible to receive options under the Plan, or
materially modify the eligibility requirements for participation in the Plan.
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ITEM 13.
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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE.
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Transactions with Related Persons
The following includes a summary of transactions
since the beginning of the 2016 fiscal year, or any currently proposed transaction, in which we were or are to be a participant
and the amount involved exceeded or exceeds the lesser of $120,000 or one percent of the average of our total assets at year-end
for the last two completed fiscal years, and in which any related person had or will have a direct or indirect material interest
(other than compensation described under “Item 11. Executive Compensation”). We believe the terms obtained or consideration
that we paid or received, as applicable, in connection with the transactions described below were comparable to terms available
or the amounts that would be paid or received, as applicable, in arm’s-length transactions.
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●
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On December 28, 2016, we entered into a stock purchase agreement with Ms. Irina Goldman, our sole
director and officer and principal stockholder at such time, and Aircom, pursuant to which Aircom purchased all 700,000 shares
of our common stock held by Ms. Goldman for $320,000.
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|
●
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On December 27, 2016, Ms. Goldman agreed to convert her total shareholder advances of $49,958 to
equity and this total amount was recorded as additional paid in capital.
|
|
●
|
On February 13, 2017, we entered into a share exchange agreement with Aircom, our then principal
stockholder, and its shareholders, whereby we acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Aircom in exchange for
40,000,000 shares of our common stock and we also agreed to issue options to acquire 5,444,592 shares of our common stock to Aircom’s
option holders in exchange for their options to purchase Aircom’s common stock. In addition, Aircom returned all 700,000
shares of our common stock purchased by it on December 28, 2016 and we immediately cancelled such shares, and all existing options
to purchase Aircom’s shares of common stock were also canceled.
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|
●
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On March 31, 2017, we entered into a settlement and release agreement with Aircom and dMobile,
Taiwanese corporation whose Chairman of the Board is Daniel Shih, our co-founder, a former material beneficial owner of our common
stock and the husband of Barbie Shih, one of our former directors. Aircom and dMobile entered into a certain Purchase Agreement
for Ground Station Equipment, dated as of October 15, 2014, or the Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which Aircom delivered to dMobile
certain equipment with an aggregate invoice price of $5,478,900 and received from dMobile $2,000,000 in partial payment, as a result
of which dMobile owed Aircom a balance of $3,478,900 under the Purchase Agreement. Aircom and dMobile also entered into a certain
Statement of Work, dated January 15, 2015, or the Statement of Work, pursuant to which dMobile delivered to Aircom certain intangible
property with an aggregate invoice price of $4,950,000 and received from Aircom $1,000,000 in partial payment, as a result of which
Aircom owed dMobile $3,950,000 under the Statement of Work. Offsetting the amounts Aircom and dMobile owed to each other under
the Purchase Agreement and the Statement of Work, Aircom owed dMobile a net amount of $471,100. To settle this amount, Aircom and
dMobile entered into the settlement and release agreement with respect to these matters pursuant to which (i) the Purchase Agreement
and the Statement of Work were terminated and dMobile agreed to accept, and we agreed to issue to dMobile, 94,220 shares of our
common stock valued at $5.00 per share in full settlement of the $471,100 outstanding amount and (ii) Aircom and dMobile each agreed
to waive, release, discharge and covenant not to sue each other with respect to any and all possible claims arising out of or relating
to the Purchase Agreement and the Statement of Work.
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|
●
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On March 31, 2017, we entered into a settlement and release agreement with Aircom and PPUS, a Delaware
corporation of which Daniel Shih is the Chairman of the board of directors. Aircom and PPUS entered into a certain Development
Agreement, dated February 10, 2015, as amended by the First Amendment to Development Agreement, dated July 17, 2015 and the Second
Amendment to Development Agreement, dated August 18, 2015, or, as amended, the Development Agreement, pursuant to which Aircom
and PPUS agreed to jointly develop certain AirCinema airplane seating technology and related products. Aircom and PPUS fully performed
the specified terms of the Development Agreement with the exception that a deposit of $387,500 was advanced by PPUS to Aircom for
which the Aircom and PPUS did not reach agreement as to the scope of work to be covered by such deposit. Additionally, PPUS also
advanced an additional deposit of $349,500 to Aircom with the intent that such additional deposit would be applied towards one
or more additional projects that Aircom and PPUS would agree to in the future. Aircom and PPUS agreed to conclude their relationship
with respect to the Development Agreement, the deposits and other prior dealings between them, and to settle all accounts between
them. Aircom and PPUS entered into the settlement and release agreement with respect to these matters pursuant to which (i) the
Development Agreement was deemed completed and terminated and PPUS agreed to accept, and we agreed to issue to PPUS, 147,400 shares
of our common stock valued at $5.00 per share in full settlement of the deposit amounts and (ii) Aircom and PPUS each agreed to
waive, release, discharge and covenant not to sue each other with respect to any and all possible claims arising out of or relating
to the Development Agreement and the deposit amounts.
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|
●
|
On March 31, 2017, we entered into a settlement and release agreement with Aircom and PPTW, a Taiwanese
limited company and parent of PPUS, its wholly owned subsidiary. Aircom and PPTW entered into a certain purchase order, or the
Purchase Order, pursuant to which PPTW agreed to purchase from Aircom a set of mobile satellite communication equipment priced
at $909,000. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Order, PPTW paid an initial payment to Aircom in the amount of $819,300 and
Aircom delivered to PPTW a mobile satellite antenna, together with radome, control unit, power supply, and other associated items,
or collectively, the Equipment. PPTW raised certain issues regarding the Equipment and informed us that it desired to return the
Equipment to Aircom and to receive a refund of the initial payment. Aircom and PPTW entered into the settlement and release agreement
with respect to these matters pursuant to which (i) Aircom and PPTW agreed to terminate the Purchase Order, (ii) PPTW agreed to
return the Equipment to Aircom, (iii) PPTW agreed to accept, and we agreed to issue to PPTW, 163,860 shares of our common stock
valued at $5.00 per share in full settlement of the initial payment amount and (ii) Aircom and PPTW each agreed to waive, release,
discharge and covenant not to sue each other with respect to any and all possible claims arising out of or relating to the Purchase
Order or the initial payment.
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|
●
|
On July 5, 2017, we entered into a subscription agreement with Daniel Shih, who agreed to purchase
an aggregate of 5,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $5.50 per share, for an aggregate purchase of $27,500. These shares
were offered and sold by us to Mr. Shih in a private placement offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities
Act by virtue of Section 4(a)(2) thereof and Regulation D promulgated thereunder, as transactions by an issuer not involving a
public offering.
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|
●
|
Aircom Japan leases space from Daniel Shih at a cost of $1,215 per month. Daniel Shih’s father,
Yih Lieh (Giretsu) Shih, is the President of Aircom Japan and is paid an annual salary of approximately $90,000.
|
|
●
|
On March 9, 2015, we entered into a 10-year purchase agreement with Klingon, pursuant to which we agreed
to sell our in-flight connectivity systems to Klingon for joint development and resale to Hong Kong based airlines under the brand
name Aircom4U. In accordance with the terms of this agreement, Klingon agreed to purchase from us an initial order of onboard equipment
comprising an onboard system for a purchase price of $909,000, with payments to be made in accordance with a specific milestones
schedule. To date, we have received $762,000 from Klingon in milestone payments towards the equipment purchase price. Daniel Shih
was Chairman of Klingon from February 2015 to February 2016, and Peter Chiou, our former Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and
President, was Chief Executive Officer and President of Klingon from March 2015 through April 2016, prior to joining our company
in February 2017. Neither Mr. Shih or Mr. Chiou owns any capital stock of Klingon. Mr. Chiou agreed to step down from his positions
with our company effective December 31, 2017. We expect that Mr. Chiou will become a consultant for a short period of time and
will be paid $5,000 per month effective upon his entering into consulting and separation agreement with us.
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Director Independence
Our board of directors has determined that
Messrs. Raymond Choy, Colin Lim and James Busuttil are independent directors as that term is defined in the applicable rules of
the Nasdaq Stock Market.
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ITEM 14.
|
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES.
|
Independent Auditors’ Fees
The following is a summary of the fees
billed to the Company for professional services rendered for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:
|
|
Year Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
Audit Fees
|
|
$
|
156,000.00
|
|
|
$
|
30,000.00
|
|
Audit-Related Fees
|
|
|
2.58
|
|
|
|
87.80
|
|
Tax Fees
|
|
|
36,000.00
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
All Other Fees
|
|
|
38,000.00
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
TOTAL
|
|
$
|
230,002.58
|
|
|
$
|
30,087.80
|
|
“Audit Fees” consisted of fees
billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of our annual financial statements and review
of the financial statements included in our Form 10-K and 10-Q or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection
with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements.
“Audit-Related Fees” consisted
of fees billed for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that were reasonably related to the performance of
the audit or review of our financial statements and are not reported under the paragraph captioned “Audit Fees” above.
“Tax Fees” consisted of fees
billed for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax returns preparation.
“All Other Fees” consisted
of fees billed for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported above under other
captions of this Item 14.
Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
Under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, all
audit and non-audit services performed by our auditors must be approved in advance by our board of directors to assure that such
services do not impair the auditors’ independence from us. In accordance with its policies and procedures, our board of directors
pre-approved the audit service performed by Chen & Fan for our financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31,
2017.
PART IV
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ITEM 15.
|
EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
|
Financial Statements and Schedules
The financial statements are set forth
under Item 8 of this annual report on Form 10-K. Financial statement schedules have been omitted since they are either not required,
not applicable, or the information is otherwise included.
Exhibit List
The list of exhibits in the Exhibit Index
to this Report is incorporated herein by reference.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chen
& Fan
ACCOUNTANCY
CORPORATION
2480 North First Street, Suite 280
San Jose, California 95131
Telephone (408) 432-1218
Facsimile (408) 432-1212
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTING FIRM
Board of Directors and Stockholders
AERKOMM INC.
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial
Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated
balance sheets of AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the related consolidated
statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes in equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2017, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our
opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company
at December 31, 2017 and 2016, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
The accompanying consolidated financial
statements have been prepared assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated
financial statements, the Company has suffered recurring loss from operations that raises substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. Management’s plans in regard to this matter are also described in Note 1. The consolidated financial
statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal
securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with
the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether
the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required
to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no
such opinion. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but
not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Accordingly, we express no such opinion. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks.
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
/s/ Chen & Fan Accountancy
We have served as the Company’s auditor
since 2017.
San Jose, California
March 12, 2018
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets
|
Current Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
21,504
|
|
|
$
|
312,173
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
208,674
|
|
|
|
209,729
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
543,642
|
|
|
|
11,784
|
|
Other receivable - related party
|
|
|
46,743
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other receivable - others
|
|
|
412,390
|
|
|
|
891
|
|
Other current assets
|
|
|
6,591
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total Current Assets
|
|
|
1,239,544
|
|
|
|
534,577
|
|
Property and Equipment
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost
|
|
|
405,319
|
|
|
|
128,917
|
|
Accumulated depreciation
|
|
|
(100,592
|
)
|
|
|
(43,825
|
)
|
|
|
|
304,727
|
|
|
|
85,092
|
|
Construction in progress
|
|
|
3,250,000
|
|
|
|
3,660,000
|
|
Net Property and Equipment
|
|
|
3,554,727
|
|
|
|
3,745,092
|
|
Other Assets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible asset, net
|
|
|
3,877,500
|
|
|
|
4,372,500
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
1,450,536
|
|
|
|
1,105,942
|
|
Deposits - related party
|
|
|
2,396
|
|
|
|
4,966
|
|
Deposits – others
|
|
|
141,273
|
|
|
|
801,405
|
|
Total Other Assets
|
|
|
5,471,705
|
|
|
|
6,284,813
|
|
Total Assets
|
|
$
|
10,265,976
|
|
|
$
|
10,564,482
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities and Equity
|
Current Liabilities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Short-term bank loan
|
|
$
|
10,000
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
637,675
|
|
|
|
71,978
|
|
Other payable - related parties
|
|
|
1,082,395
|
|
|
|
2,955,575
|
|
Other payable - others
|
|
|
2,081,787
|
|
|
|
1,671,269
|
|
Total Current Liabilities
|
|
|
3,811,857
|
|
|
|
4,698,822
|
|
Restricted stock deposit liability
|
|
|
56
|
|
|
|
3,342
|
|
Total Liabilities
|
|
|
3,811,913
|
|
|
|
4,702,164
|
|
Commitments and Contingency
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders’ Equity
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Preferred stock, no par value, as of December 31, 2017 and 2016, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, as of December 31, 2017, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Common stock, no par value. Authorized - 210,000,000 shares. Issued and outstanding - 98,720,060 (excluding 6,683,340 unvested restricted shares) as of December 31, 2016
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,470,839
|
|
Common stock, $0.001 par value. Authorized - 450,000,000 shares. Issued and outstanding – 41,418,665 (excluding 41,432 unvested restricted shares) as of December 31, 2017
|
|
|
41,418
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Additional paid in capital
|
|
|
13,484,857
|
|
|
|
80,000
|
|
Subscribed capital
|
|
|
75,040
|
|
|
|
1,862,643
|
|
Accumulated deficits
|
|
|
(7,143,788
|
)
|
|
|
(551,204
|
)
|
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
|
|
|
(3,464
|
)
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
Total Stockholders’ Equity
|
|
|
6,454,063
|
|
|
|
5,862,268
|
|
Non-controlling interest in subsidiary
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
Total Equity
|
|
|
6,454,063
|
|
|
|
5,862,318
|
|
Total Liabilities and Equity
|
|
$
|
10,265,976
|
|
|
$
|
10,564,482
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part
of the consolidated financial statements.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
and Comprehensive Loss
|
|
Year Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Sales
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
6,128,900
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost and Expenses
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cost of sales
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,337,905
|
|
Operating expenses
|
|
|
7,147,597
|
|
|
|
3,970,105
|
|
|
|
1,235,796
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Cost and Expenses
|
|
|
7,147,597
|
|
|
|
3,970,105
|
|
|
|
2,573,701
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) from Operations
|
|
|
(7,147,597
|
)
|
|
|
(3,970,105
|
)
|
|
|
3,555,199
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Non-Operating Income (Loss)
|
|
|
23,652
|
|
|
|
(89,559
|
)
|
|
|
15
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) before Income Taxes
|
|
|
(7,123,945
|
)
|
|
|
(4,059,664
|
)
|
|
|
3,555,214
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
|
|
|
8,519
|
|
|
|
(883,200
|
)
|
|
|
884,800
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss)
|
|
|
(7,132,464
|
)
|
|
|
(3,176,464
|
)
|
|
|
2,670,414
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: Income (Loss) Attributed to Non-Controlling Interest
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to the Company
|
|
|
(7,132,464
|
)
|
|
|
(3,176,464
|
)
|
|
|
2,670,414
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Comprehensive Loss
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments
|
|
|
(3,454
|
)
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Comprehensive Income (Loss)
|
|
$
|
(7,135,918
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,176,474
|
)
|
|
$
|
2,670,414
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic
|
|
$
|
(0.1748
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.0808
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.0841
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted
|
|
$
|
(0.1748
|
)
|
|
$
|
(0.0808
|
)
|
|
$
|
0.0759
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Basic
|
|
|
40,821,495
|
|
|
|
39,335,796
|
|
|
|
31,752,318
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Diluted
|
|
|
40,821,495
|
|
|
|
39,335,796
|
|
|
|
35,190,236
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of the consolidated financial statements.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Changes in
Equity
|
|
Common
Stock
|
|
|
Additional
Paid in
|
|
|
Subscribed
|
|
|
Retained
Earnings (Accumulated
|
|
|
Accumulated
Other Comprehensive
|
|
|
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
(Capital
|
|
|
Non
Controlling
Interest in
|
|
|
Total
Equity
(Capital
|
|
|
|
Shares
|
|
|
Amount
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Capital
|
|
|
Deficits)
|
|
|
Loss
|
|
|
Deficiency)
|
|
|
Subsidiary
|
|
|
Deficiency)
|
|
Balance as of January 1, 2015
|
|
|
6,000,000
|
|
|
$
|
10,000
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(45,154
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(35,154
|
)
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
(35,154
|
)
|
Issuance of common stock
|
|
|
343,673
|
|
|
|
850,001
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
850,001
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
850,001
|
|
Issuance of stock warrant
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
Restricted stock vested
and transferred to common stock
|
|
|
1,231,667
|
|
|
|
6,159
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
6,159
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
6,159
|
|
Net
income for the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,670,414
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,670,414
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,670,414
|
|
Balance as of December 31, 2015
|
|
|
7,575,340
|
|
|
|
866,160
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
2,625,260
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,511,420
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,511,420
|
|
Issuance of common stock
|
|
|
1,440,000
|
|
|
|
3,600,395
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,600,395
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,600,395
|
|
Issuance of stock warrant
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
Subscribed capital
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,862,643
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,862,643
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,862,643
|
|
Additional shares issued
on stock split
|
|
|
81,138,060
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Restricted stock vested
and transferred to common stock
|
|
|
8,566,660
|
|
|
|
4,284
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,284
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,284
|
|
Stock compensation expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
Net loss for the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(3,176,464
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(3,176,464
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(3,176,464
|
)
|
Other comprehensive loss
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
Non-controlling
interest in subsidiary
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
Balance as of December 31, 2016
|
|
|
98,720,060
|
|
|
|
4,470,839
|
|
|
|
80,000
|
|
|
|
1,862,643
|
|
|
|
(551,204
|
)
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
5,862,268
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
5,862,318
|
|
Reverse acquisition
|
|
|
(61,101,458
|
)
|
|
|
(4,433,221
|
)
|
|
|
5,756,024
|
|
|
|
(1,862,643
|
)
|
|
|
539,880
|
|
|
|
10
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
(50
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Issuance of common stock
|
|
|
1,349,247
|
|
|
|
1,349
|
|
|
|
5,838,551
|
|
|
|
(1,452,473
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,387,427
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
4,387,427
|
|
Issuance of stock warrant
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
Subscribed capital
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,527,513
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,527,513
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,527,513
|
|
Restricted stock vested
and transferred to common stock
|
|
|
2,450,816
|
|
|
|
2,451
|
|
|
|
836
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,287
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,287
|
|
Stock compensation expense
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,749,446
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,749,446
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,749,446
|
|
Net loss for the year
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(7,132,464
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(7,132,464
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(7,132,464
|
)
|
Other
comprehensive loss
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(3,464
|
)
|
|
|
(3,464
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(3,464
|
)
|
Balance as of December 31,
2017
|
|
|
41,418,665
|
|
|
$
|
41,418
|
|
|
$
|
13,484,857
|
|
|
$
|
75,040
|
|
|
$
|
(7,143,788
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,464
|
)
|
|
$
|
6,454,063
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
6,454,063
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of the consolidated financial statements.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
Year Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows From Operating Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss)
|
|
$
|
(7,132,464
|
)
|
|
$
|
(3,176,464
|
)
|
|
$
|
2,670,414
|
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
|
|
|
551,767
|
|
|
|
526,460
|
|
|
|
94,444
|
|
Stock-based compensation
|
|
|
1,749,446
|
|
|
|
20,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable - related party
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
3,478,900
|
|
|
|
(3,478,900
|
)
|
Inventories
|
|
|
1,055
|
|
|
|
(97,674
|
)
|
|
|
(111,000
|
)
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
(521,949
|
)
|
|
|
116,327
|
|
|
|
25,066
|
|
Other receivable - related party
|
|
|
162,335
|
|
|
|
116,180
|
|
|
|
(116,180
|
)
|
Other receivable - others
|
|
|
(318
|
)
|
|
|
11,258
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deposits - related party
|
|
|
2,570
|
|
|
|
(4,966
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Deposits - others
|
|
|
660,132
|
|
|
|
(382,534
|
)
|
|
|
(389,320
|
)
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
506,822
|
|
|
|
(59,940
|
)
|
|
|
131,918
|
|
Other payable - related party
|
|
|
(2,373,180
|
)
|
|
|
(1,638,890
|
)
|
|
|
3,224,263
|
|
Other payable - others
|
|
|
392,299
|
|
|
|
(133,759
|
)
|
|
|
1,043,737
|
|
Net Cash Provided by (Used for) Operating Activities
|
|
|
(6,001,485
|
)
|
|
|
(1,225,102
|
)
|
|
|
3,094,442
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid investment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(700,000
|
)
|
Purchase of property and equipment
|
|
|
(273,015
|
)
|
|
|
(3,686,597
|
)
|
|
|
(78,508
|
)
|
Acquisitions of intangible assets
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(4,950,000
|
)
|
Acquisitions of goodwill
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(319,688
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net Cash Used for Investing Activities
|
|
|
(273,015
|
)
|
|
|
(4,006,285
|
)
|
|
|
(5,728,508
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Proceeds from short-term bank loan
|
|
|
10,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
|
|
|
4,387,428
|
|
|
|
3,600,395
|
|
|
|
864,452
|
|
Proceeds from subscribed capital
|
|
|
1,527,513
|
|
|
|
1,862,643
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Issuance of stock warrant
|
|
|
60,000
|
|
|
|
40,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Payments on repurchase of unvested restricted stock
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(666
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Contribution from non-controlling interest in subsidiary
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
|
|
|
5,984,941
|
|
|
|
5,502,422
|
|
|
|
864,452
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash
|
|
|
(289,559
|
)
|
|
|
271,035
|
|
|
|
(1,769,614
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash from acquired subsidiaries
|
|
|
2,354
|
|
|
|
21,650
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash, Beginning of Year
|
|
|
312,173
|
|
|
|
19,498
|
|
|
|
1,789,112
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation effect on cash
|
|
|
(3,464
|
)
|
|
|
(10
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash, End of Year
|
|
$
|
21,504
|
|
|
$
|
312,173
|
|
|
$
|
19,498
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of the consolidated financial statements.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
- Continued
|
|
Year Ended December 31,
|
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid during the year for income taxes
|
|
$
|
6,239
|
|
|
$
|
800
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Cash paid during the year for interest
|
|
$
|
131
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash operating, investing and financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Construction in progress transferred to other receivable
|
|
$
|
410,000
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Restricted stock deposit liability transferred to common stock
|
|
$
|
3,287
|
|
|
$
|
4,284
|
|
|
$
|
6,159
|
|
Other payable to related parties transferred to common stock
|
|
$
|
2,027,400
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net payment for acquisition of subsidiaries:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash
|
|
$
|
5,704
|
|
|
$
|
21,650
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Inventories
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
1,055
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Prepaid expenses
|
|
|
16,500
|
|
|
|
2,784
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other receivable – related party
|
|
|
210,259
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other receivable – others
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
12,149
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Property and equipment, net
|
|
|
5,152
|
|
|
|
6,642
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Goodwill
|
|
|
344,594
|
|
|
|
1,105,942
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other assets
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
20,959
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Accrued expenses
|
|
|
(60,640
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Other payable
|
|
|
(518,219
|
)
|
|
|
(151,131
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Non-controlling interest
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(50
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
Total payment for acquisition of subsidiaries
|
|
|
3,350
|
|
|
|
1,020,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
Transferred from prepaid investment
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(700,000
|
)
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net payment for acquisition of subsidiaries
|
|
$
|
3,350
|
|
|
$
|
320,000
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral
part of the consolidated financial statements.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 1 -
Organization
Aerkomm Inc. (formerly Maple
Tree Kids Inc.) (“Aerkomm”) was incorporated on August 14, 2013 in the State of Nevada. Aerkomm was a retail distribution
company selling all of its products over the internet in the United States, operating in the infant and toddler products business
market.
On December 28, 2016, Aircom
Pacific Inc. (“Aircom”) purchased 700,000 shares of Aerkomm’s common stock, representing approximately 86.3%
of Aerkomm’s issued and outstanding common stock as of the closing date of purchase. As a result of the transaction, Aircom
became the controlling shareholder of Aerkomm.
On February 13, 2017, Aerkomm
entered into a share exchange agreement (“Exchange Agreement”) with Aircom and its shareholders, pursuant to which
Aerkomm acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of Aircom in exchange for approximately 99.7% of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Aerkomm (or 87.81% on a fully-diluted basis). As a result of the share exchange, Aircom became a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Aerkomm, and the former shareholders of Aircom became the holders of approximately 99.7% of Aerkomm’s issued
and outstanding capital stock.
Aircom was incorporated on September
29, 2014 under the laws of the State of California.
On December 31, 2014, Aircom
acquired a newly incorporated subsidiary, Aircom Pacific Ltd. (“Aircom Seychelles”), a corporation formed under the
laws of the Republic of Seychelles. Aircom Seychelles was formed to facilitate Aircom’s global corporate structure for both
business operations and tax planning. Presently, Aircom Seychelles has no operations. Aircom is working with corporate and tax
advisers in finalizing its global corporate structure and has not yet concluded its final plan.
On October 17, 2016, Aircom acquired
a wholly owned subsidiary, Aircom Pacific Inc. Limited (“Aircom HK”), a corporation formed under the laws of Hong Kong.
The purpose of Aircom HK is to conduct Aircom’s business and operations in Hong Kong and China. Presently, its primary function
is business development, both with respect to airlines as well as content providers and advertisement partners based in Hong Kong
and China. Aircom HK is also actively seeking strategic partnerships whom Aircom may leverage in order to provide more and better
services to its customers. Aircom also plans to provide local supports to Hong Kong-based airlines via Aircom HK and teleports
located in the Hong Kong and China regions.
On December 15, 2016, Aircom
acquired a wholly owned subsidiary, Aircom Japan, Inc. (“Aircom Japan”), a corporation formed under the laws of Japan.
The purpose of Aircom Japan is to conduct business development and operations located within Japan. Aircom Japan is in the process
of applying for, and will be the holder of, Satellite Communication Blanket License in Japan, which is necessary for Aircom to
provide services within Japan. Aircom Japan will also provide local supports to airlines operating within the territory of Japan.
Aircom Telecom LLC (“Aircom
Taiwan”), which became a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircom in December 2017, was organized under the laws of Taiwan on June
29, 2016. During the first two quarters of 2017, Aircom advanced a total of $425,000 to Aircom Taiwan, which was not during that
time affiliated with Aircom, for working capital, as part of a planned $1,500,000 aggregate equity investment in Aircom Taiwan.
Before Aircom Taiwan could issue equity to Aircom, because Aircom was a “foreign national” under Taiwan law, the investment
must be approved by the Investment Review Committee of the Ministry of Economic affairs of Taiwan, or the Committee. Aircom entered
into an Equity Pre-Subscription Agreement with Aircom Taiwan on August 13, 2017 to memorialize the terms of the proposed investment.
Subsequent to June 30, 2017, Aircom advanced an additional $25,000 to Aircom Taiwan for working capital purposes. On December 19,
2017, the Committee approved Aircom’s initial equity investment (valued as of that date at NT$15,150,000, or approximately
US$500,000) and the purchase of the founding owner’s total equity of NT$100,000 (approximately US$3,350). As a result, Aircom
Taiwan became a wholly owned subsidiary of Aircom.
Aircom Taiwan is responsible
for Aircom’s business development efforts and general operations within Taiwan. We are currently planning to locate
the site of our first ground station in Taiwan and we expect that if we raise sufficient funds to move forward with this project
(although that cannot be guaranteed), Aircom Taiwan will play a significant role in building and operating that ground station.
Aircom and its subsidiaries are
full service providers of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions with their initial market in the Asian Pacific region.
Aerkomm and its subsidiaries
(“the Company”) have not generated significant revenues, excluding non-recurring revenues from affiliates in 2015,
and will incur additional expenses as a result of being a public reporting company. If the Company is unable to obtain additional
working capital, the Company’s business may fail. As of December 31, 2017, the Company incurred a comprehensive loss of
$7,135,918 and had working capital deficiency of $2,572,313, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a
going concern. Currently, the Company has taken measures that management believes will improve its financial position by financing
activities, short-term borrowings and equity contributions.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 2 -
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Reverse Acquisition
On February 13, 2017, Aerkomm
completed the reverse acquisition of Aircom pursuant to the Exchange Agreement. As a result of the reverse acquisition, Aircom
became Aerkomm’s wholly-owned subsidiary. For accounting purposes, the share exchange transaction with Aircom was treated
as a reverse acquisition, with Aircom as the acquirer and Aerkomm as the acquired party. Unless the context suggests otherwise,
“the Company” referred to for the periods prior to the consummation of the reverse acquisition is Aircom and its consolidated
subsidiaries.
Principle of Consolidation
Aerkomm consolidates the accounts
of its subsidiaries, Aircom, Aircom Seychelles, Aircom HK, Aircom Japan and Aircom Taiwan. All significant intercompany accounts
and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
All of the entities in these
consolidated financial statements have adopted fiscal year-end of December 31.
Reclassifications of Prior
Year Presentation
Certain prior year balance sheet
amounts have been reclassified for consistency with the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the
reported results of operations.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated
financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results may differ from these estimates.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially
subject the Company to significant concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash in banks and accounts receivable. As
of December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015, the total balances of cash in bank were insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
(FDIC) and foreign financial institution deposits insurance.
The Company performs ongoing
credit evaluation of its customers and requires no collateral. An allowance for doubtful accounts is provided based on a review
of the collectability of accounts receivable. The Company determines the amount of allowance for doubtful accounts by examining
the historical collection experience as well as its internal credit policies.
The Company conducts extensive
transactions with its related parties. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2015 was solely from related parties.
Inventories
Inventories are recorded at the
lower of weighted-average cost or net realizable value. The Company assesses the impact of changing technology on its inventory on hand and writes
off inventories that are considered obsolete. Estimated losses on scrap and slow-moving items are recognized in the allowance for
losses.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated
at cost less accumulated depreciation. When value impairment is determined, the related assets are stated at the lower of fair
value or book value. Significant additions, renewals and betterments are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred.
Depreciation is computed by using
the straight-line and double declining method over the following estimated service lives: computer equipment - 3 to 5 years, furniture
and fixtures - 5 years and satellite equipment – 5 years.
Construction costs for on-flight
entertainment equipment not yet in service are recorded under construction in progress.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies - Continued
Property and Equipment - continued
Upon sale or disposal of property
and equipment, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the corresponding accounts, with any gain or loss
credited or charged to income in the period of sale or disposal.
The Company reviews the carrying
amount of property and equipment for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such
assets may not be recoverable. It determined that there was no impairment loss for each of the years in the three-year period ended
December 31, 2017.
Goodwill and Purchased Intangible
Assets
The Company’s goodwill
represents the amount by which the total purchase price paid exceeded the estimated fair value of net assets acquired from acquisition
of subsidiaries. The Company tests goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, or more often if events or circumstances indicate
that there may be impairment.
Purchased intangible assets with
finite life are amortized on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of respective assets. Purchased intangible
assets with indefinite life are evaluated for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount
of such assets may not be recoverable. Purchased intangible asset consists of satellite system software and is amortized over 10
years.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The Company utilizes the three-level
valuation hierarchy for the recognition and disclosure of fair value measurements. The categorization of assets and liabilities
within this hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement of fair value. The three levels
of the hierarchy consist of the following:
Level 1 - Inputs to the valuation
methodology are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability
to access at the measurement date.
Level 2 - Inputs to the valuation
methodology are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active
or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the
instrument.
Level 3 - Inputs to the valuation
methodology are unobservable inputs based upon management’s best estimate of inputs market participants could use in pricing
the asset or liability at the measurement date, including assumptions.
The carrying amounts of the Company’s
cash, other receivable, short-term bank loan and other payable approximated their fair value due to the short-term nature of these
financial instruments.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes sales
when the earning process is completed, as evidenced by an arrangement with the customer, transfer of title and acceptance, if applicable,
has occurred, as well as the price is fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs
are charged to operating expenses as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, the Company incurred approximately
$336,000, $1,597,000 and $25,000 of research and development costs, respectively.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies - Continued
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for
under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are computed for differences between the financial statement
and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws
and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances are established
when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized. Income tax expense is the tax payable or refundable
for the period plus or minus the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities. Adjustments to prior period’s
income tax liabilities are added to or deducted from the current period’s tax provision.
The Company follows FASB guidance
on uncertain tax positions and has analyzed its filing positions in all the federal, state and foreign jurisdictions where it is
required to file income tax returns, as well as all open tax years in those jurisdictions. The Company files income tax returns
in the US federal, state and foreign jurisdictions where it conducts business. The Company believes that its income tax filing
positions and deductions will be sustained on audit and does not anticipate any adjustments that will result in a material adverse
effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Therefore, no reserves for uncertain tax positions
have been recorded. The Company does not expect its unrecognized tax benefits to change significantly over the next twelve months.
The Company’s policy for
recording interest and penalties associated with any uncertain tax positions is to record such items as a component of income before
taxes. Penalties and interest paid or received, if any, are recorded as part of other operating expenses in the consolidated statement
of operations.
Translation Adjustments
If a foreign subsidiary’s
functional currency is the local currency, translation adjustments will result from the process of translating the subsidiary’s
financial statements into the reporting currency of the Company. Such adjustments are accumulated and reported under other comprehensive
income (loss) as a separate component of stockholder’s equity.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share
is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding
during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted-average
number of shares of common outstanding during the period increased to include the number of additional shares of common stock that
would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include stock
warrants and outstanding stock options, shares to be purchased by employees under the Company’s employee stock purchase plan.
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share presented for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 have taken into
account the stock split in June 2016 and share exchange for reverse acquisition on February 13, 2017 (see Note 1).
Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated events
and transactions after the reported year-end up to March 12, 2018, the date on which these consolidated financial statements were
available to be issued. All subsequent events requiring recognition as of December 31, 2017 have been included in these consolidated
financial statements.
NOTE 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Financial Instruments
In January 2016, the FASB issued
ASU No. 2016-01, “Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities” (“ASU 2016-01”), which updates certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation
and disclosure of financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including
interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-01 on its consolidated
financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326):
Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments” (“ASU 2016-13”), which modifies the measurement of expected
credit losses of certain financial instruments. ASU 2016-13 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019,
including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-13 on
its consolidated financial statements.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 3 - Recent Accounting Pronouncements
- Continued
Intangibles
In January 2017, the FASB issued
ASU No. 2017-04, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other” (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which
goodwill shall be tested at least annually for impairment at a level of reporting referred to as a reporting unit. ASU 2017-04
will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting
ASU 2017-04 on its consolidated financial statements.
Leases
In February 2016, the FASB issued
ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases” (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”), which modifies lease accounting for both lessees
and lessors to increase transparency and comparability by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities by lessees for those leases
classified as operating leases under previous accounting standards and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. ASU
2016-02 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years,
and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the timing of its adoption and the impact of adopting ASU
2016-02 on its consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition
In May 2014, the FASB issued
ASU No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”), which amends the
existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. ASU 2014-09 is based on principles that govern the recognition of revenue
at an amount an entity expects to be entitled when products are transferred to customers. ASU 2014-09 will be effective for annual
periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within that reporting period.
Subsequently, the FASB issued
the following standards related to ASU 2014-09: ASU No. 2016-08, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal
versus Agent Considerations” (“ASU 2016-08”); ASU No. 2016-10, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”
(Topic 606): Identifying “Performance Obligations and Licensing” (“ASU 2016-10”); and ASU No. 2016-12,
“Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (Topic 606): “Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients”
(“ASU 2016-12”). The Company must adopt ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12 with ASU 2014-09 (collectively, the
“new revenue standards”).
The new revenue standards may
be applied retrospectively to each prior period presented or retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date
of adoption. The Company currently expects to adopt the new revenue standards in its first quarter of 2018 utilizing either a retrospective
basic or modified retrospective basic method. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new revenue standards
on its consolidated financial statements.
Income Taxes
In October 2016, FASB issued
ASU 2016-16, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfer of Assets Other than Inventory” (“ASU 2016-16”),
which requires the recognition of the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset, other than inventory, when
the transfer occurs. ASU 2016-06 will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and for the Company
in its first quarter of 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2016-16 on its consolidated financial
statements.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 4 - Inventories
As of December 31, 2017, and
2016, inventories consisted of the following:
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Satellite equipment for sale under construction
|
|
$
|
197,645
|
|
|
$
|
197,645
|
|
|
Parts
|
|
|
11,029
|
|
|
|
11,029
|
|
|
Supplies
|
|
|
5,540
|
|
|
|
6,437
|
|
|
|
|
|
214,214
|
|
|
|
215,111
|
|
|
Allowance for inventory loss
|
|
|
(5,540
|
)
|
|
|
(5,382
|
)
|
|
Net
|
|
$
|
208,674
|
|
|
$
|
209,729
|
|
NOTE 5 - Property and
Equipment
For the years ended December
31, 2017 and 2016, the changes in cost of property and equipment were as follows:
|
|
|
Computer
software and
equipment
|
|
|
Furniture and fixture
|
|
|
Satellite
Equipment
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
January 1, 2016
|
|
|
92,285
|
|
|
|
3,393
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
95,678
|
|
|
Addition
|
|
|
26,626
|
|
|
|
6,613
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
33,239
|
|
|
December 31, 2016
|
|
|
118,911
|
|
|
|
10,006
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
128,917
|
|
|
Addition
|
|
|
992
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
275,410
|
|
|
|
276,402
|
|
|
December 31, 2017
|
|
$
|
119,903
|
|
|
$
|
10,006
|
|
|
$
|
275,410
|
|
|
$
|
405,319
|
|
As of December 31, 2016, construction
in progress of $3,660,000 was the payment for the construction of ground station equipment relating to satellite communication
system and in-flight system for the Company’s internal use. In 2017, one of the purchase contracts related to onboard equipment
became undeliverable. Therefore, the Company reclassified the relevant payment of $410,000 recorded under construction in progress
to other receivable. As a result, the balance of construction in progress was reduced to $3,250,000 as of December 31, 2017.
For the years ended December
31, 2017 and 2016, the changes in accumulated depreciation for property and equipment were as follows:
|
|
|
Computer
software and
equipment
|
|
|
Furniture
and fixture
|
|
|
Satellite
Equipment
|
|
|
Total
|
|
|
December 31, 2015
|
|
$
|
12,082
|
|
|
$
|
283
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
12,365
|
|
|
Addition
|
|
|
27,522
|
|
|
|
3,938
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
31,460
|
|
|
December 31, 2016
|
|
|
39,604
|
|
|
|
4,221
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
43,825
|
|
|
Addition
|
|
|
17,159
|
|
|
|
1,997
|
|
|
|
37,611
|
|
|
|
56,767
|
|
|
December 31, 2017
|
|
$
|
56,763
|
|
|
$
|
6,218
|
|
|
$
|
37,611
|
|
|
$
|
100,592
|
|
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 6 - Intangible Asset, Net
For the years ended December
31, 2017 and 2016, the changes in cost and accumulated amortization for intangible asset were as follows:
|
|
|
Satellite
System software
|
|
|
Accumulated amortization
|
|
|
Net Cost
|
|
|
January 1, 2016
|
|
$
|
4,950,000
|
|
|
$
|
82,500
|
|
|
$
|
4,867,500
|
|
|
Addition
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
495,000
|
|
|
|
(495,000
|
)
|
|
December 31, 2016
|
|
|
4,950,000
|
|
|
|
577,500
|
|
|
|
4,372,500
|
|
|
Addition
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
495,000
|
|
|
|
(495,000
|
)
|
|
December 31, 2017
|
|
$
|
4,950,000
|
|
|
$
|
1,072,500
|
|
|
$
|
3,877,500
|
|
NOTE 7 - Short-term Bank
Loan
The Company has an unsecured
short-term bank credit line of $10,000, which will mature on June 14, 2018, from a local bank with an annual interest rate of 4.5% as of December 31, 2017.
NOTE 8 - Income Taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015 consisted of the following:
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
Current:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal
|
|
$
|
3,033
|
|
|
$
|
(884,000
|
)
|
|
$
|
884,000
|
|
|
State
|
|
|
800
|
|
|
|
800
|
|
|
|
800
|
|
|
Foreign
|
|
|
4,686
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Total
|
|
$
|
8,519
|
|
|
$
|
(883,200
|
)
|
|
$
|
884,800
|
|
The following table presents
a reconciliation of the income tax at statutory tax rate and the Company’s income tax at effective tax rate for the years
ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015.
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
2015
|
|
|
Tax expense (benefit) at statutory rate
|
|
$
|
(2,292,820
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,158,300
|
)
|
|
$
|
987,000
|
|
|
Prepayment from related parties
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
(286,300
|
)
|
|
|
286,300
|
|
|
Net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs)
|
|
|
1,760,600
|
|
|
|
717,600
|
|
|
|
(345,000
|
)
|
|
Stock-based compensation expense
|
|
|
594,800
|
|
|
|
8,000
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Amortization expense
|
|
|
(11,200
|
)
|
|
|
(168,300
|
)
|
|
|
(28,100
|
)
|
|
Others
|
|
|
(42,861
|
)
|
|
|
4,100
|
|
|
|
(15,400
|
)
|
|
Tax (benefit) at effective tax rate
|
|
$
|
8,519
|
|
|
$
|
(883,200
|
)
|
|
$
|
884,800
|
|
Deferred tax assets (liability)
as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 consist of:
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
Net operating loss carryforwards (NOLs)
|
|
$
|
2,057,000
|
|
|
$
|
519,000
|
|
|
Stock-based compensation expense
|
|
|
489,000
|
|
|
|
8,000
|
|
|
Accrued expenses and unpaid payable
|
|
|
443,000
|
|
|
|
35,000
|
|
|
Tax credit carryforwards
|
|
|
68,000
|
|
|
|
63,000
|
|
|
Excess of tax amortization over book amortization
|
|
|
(658,000
|
)
|
|
|
(230,000
|
)
|
|
|
|
|
2,399,000
|
|
|
|
395,000
|
|
|
Valuation allowance
|
|
|
(2,399,000
|
)
|
|
|
(395,000
|
)
|
|
Net
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
Management does not believe the
deferred tax assets will be utilized in the near future; therefore, a full valuation allowance is provided. The net change in deferred
tax assets valuation allowance was an increase of $2,004,000, $9,000 and $371,000 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015, respectively. As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act signed into law in December 2017, the U.S. federal corporate income
tax rate is reduced to 21 percent, effective January 1, 2018. Consequently, the Company has recorded a decrease related to its
deferred tax assets of $48,000. Since the Company reserved full valuation allowance to its deferred tax assets, there was no impact
on income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2017.
As of December 31, 2017, the
Company had federal NOLs and State NOLs of approximately $6,686,000 and $7,897,000, respectively, available to reduce future federal
and state taxable income, expiring in 2037.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 8 - Income Taxes - Continued
As of December 31, 2016, the
Company has Japan NOLs of approximately $326,000 available to reduce future Japan taxable income, expiring in 2019.
As of December 31, 2017, the
Company had approximately $37,000 of federal research and development tax credit, available to offset future federal income tax.
The credit begins to expire in 2034 if not utilized. As of December 31, 2017, the Company had approximately $39,000 of California
state research and development tax credit available to offset future California state income tax. The credit can be carried forward
indefinitely.
The Company’s ability to
utilize its federal and state NOLs to offset future income taxes is subject to restrictions resulting from its prior change in
ownership as defined by Internal Revenue Code Section 382. The Company does not expect to incur the limitation on NOLs utilization
in future annual usage.
NOTE 9 - Capital Stock
The Company is authorized to
issue 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock, with par value of $0.001. As of December 31, 2017, there were no preferred stock shares
outstanding.
The Board of Directors has the
authority to issue preferred stock in one or more series, and in connection with the creation of any such series, by resolutions
providing for the issuance of the shares thereof, to determine dividends, voting rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges
and liquidation preferences.
The Company is authorized to
issue 450,000,000 shares of common stock, with par value of $0.001.
Aircom had restricted stock purchase
agreement with certain employees or consultants with 2,890,000 shares granted on February 2, 2015. The restricted shares were issued
at fair values determined by the board of directors at the grant date. According to the agreement, in the event of the voluntary
termination of purchaser’s continuous service status, Aircom shall have the exclusive option to repurchase all or any portion
of the unvested shares held by purchaser at the original purchase price per share and the vested shares held by purchaser at the
fair market value per share as of the termination date. In February and June 2016, Aircom purchased back 133,333 unvested shares
of restricted stock at $0.005 per share from terminated employees before the stock split. In June 2016, the restricted stock was
split to 27,566,670 shares. On February 13, 2017, all of Aircom’s 27,566,670 restricted shares were converted to Aerkomm’s
restricted stock of 10,279,738 shares at the ratio of 2.681651 to 1, pursuant to the Exchange Agreement (see Note 1).
As of December 31, 2017 and 2016,
the restricted shares (after share exchange) consisted of the following:
|
|
|
December 31,
|
|
|
|
|
2017
|
|
|
2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted stock - vested
|
|
|
10,238,300
|
|
|
|
7,787,490
|
|
|
Restricted stock - unvested
|
|
|
41,438
|
|
|
|
2,492,248
|
|
|
Total restricted stock
|
|
|
10,279,738
|
|
|
|
10,279,738
|
|
The unvested shares of restricted
stock were recorded under deposit liability account awaiting future conversion to common stock when they become vested.
On March 31, 2017, the Company
completed its private placement offering of 500,000 shares of common stock at a price of $3.00 per share for the aggregate amount
of $1,500,000.
On June 6, 2017, the Company
completed its private placement offering of 60,000 shares of common stock at a price of $5.00 per share for the aggregate amount
of $300,000. Additionally, on June 6, 2017, pursuant to a settlement and release agreement with Priceplay Taiwan Inc. (“PPTW”)
dated March 31, 2017, among the Company, PPTW and Aircom, the Company issued 163,860 shares of its common stock to PPTW in settlement
of an outstanding $819,300 obligation of Aircom to PPTW. Additionally, pursuant to a similar settlement and release agreement with
Priceplay.com, Inc. (“PPUS”) dated March 31, 2017, the Company issued 147,400 shares of its common stock to PPUS in
settlement of an outstanding $737,000 obligation of Aircom to PPUS, and pursuant to a third similar settlement and release agreement
with Aircom and dMobile System Co. ltd. (dMobile), it issued 94,220 shares of its common stock to dMobile in settlement of an outstanding
$471,100 obligation of Aircom to dMobile. In the aggregate, the Company has issued 405,480 shares to the three settlement recipients
at a price of $5.00 per share for a total of $2,027,400. Including the 60,000 shares sold to individuals in the private offering,
the Company issued 465,480 shares in total for an aggregate of $2,327,400.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 9 - Capital Stock - Continued
On July 5, 2017, the Company completed
its first closing of a private placement offering in which it sold 5,000 shares of its common stock to Daniel Shih, the Company’s
co-founder, at a price of $5.50 per share for a total of $27,500. The Company conducted additional closings in July and August
for a total of $517,413. As of October 31, 2017, the total subscribed capital amounted to $544,913. On October 31, 2017, the Company
completed this private placement offering of 264,086 shares of common stock at a price of $5.50 per share for the aggregate amount
of $1,452,473.
On November 27, 2017, the
Company completed its first closing of another private placement offering in which 13,400 shares of its common stock were
subscribed by Daniel Shih, the Company’s co-founder, at a price of $5.60 per share for a total of $75,040. The Company
is offering a total of 892,857 shares of its common stock at a price of $5.60 per share in this offering for the aggregate
amount of $5,000,000 and will pursue additional closings up to that aggregate amount through March 31, 2018.
On November 30, 2017, the Company
issued 80,000 and 20,000 shares of its common stock to Integra Consulting Group LLC (“Integra”) and Anthony D. Altavilla,
principal of Integra, respectively, according to the Consulting Agreement signed on November 15, 2017 between the Company and Integra.
As of December 31, 2016, Aircom had issued stock warrants exercisable for $60,000 in value of its common
stock to a service provider as payment for services. The stock warrants allow the service provider to purchase a number of shares
of Aircom common stock equal $60,000 divided by 85% of the share price paid by investors for Aircom’s common stock in the
first subsequent qualifying equity financing event, at an exercise price of $0.01 per share. On February 13, 2017, these stock
warrants were converted to Aerkomm’s stock warrants pursuant to the Exchange Agreement (see Note 1). For the year ended December
31, 2017, Aerkomm issued additional stock warrants exercisable for $60,000 in value of Aerkomm common stock to the service provider
as payment for additional services. As of December 31, 2017, the Company cumulatively recorded $120,000 as additional paid-in capital
in total with respect to these warrants.
NOTE 10 - Related Party Transactions
|
A.
|
Name of related parties and relationships with the Company:
|
|
Related Party
|
|
Relationship
|
|
Daniel Shih (Daniel) *
|
|
Co-founder/promoter and shareholder; Aircom’s CEO and Director between February 13, 2017 and April 26, 2017; Aircom’s CFO between February 13, 2017 and May 5, 2017
|
|
Bummy Wu
|
|
Shareholder
|
|
Yih Lieh (Giretsu) Shih
|
|
President of Aircom Japan
|
|
Hao Wei Peng
|
|
Employee of Aircom Taiwan
|
|
dMobile System Co. Ltd. (dMobile)
|
|
Daniel is the Chairman
|
|
Klingon Aerospace, Inc. (Klingon)
|
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Daniel was the Chairman from February 2015 to February 2016
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Law Office of Jan Yung Lin
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100% owned by Jan Yung Lin (Director)
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Priceplay.com, Inc. (PPUS)
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Daniel is the Chairman
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Priceplay Taiwan Inc. (PPTW)
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Parent of PPUS
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Wealth Wide Int’l Ltd. (WWI)
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Bummy Wu is the Chairman
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Yun Shu Chiou
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Former CEO and President
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* Daniel has relinquished
“beneficial ownership” of substantially all of his equity interests in the Company (whether held directly or
indirectly) in a manner acceptable to the Company. This means that Daniel no longer, directly or indirectly, through any
contract, arrangement, understanding, relationship or otherwise has or shares (i) voting power, which includes the power to
vote, or to direct the voting of, securities, and/or (ii) investment power, which includes the power to dispose, or to direct
the disposition of, shares of our common stock, except for a de minimus number of shares of the common stock which will
continue to be beneficially owned by him by way of his being a control person in another entity that owns shares of the
common stock. Daniel will, however, retain a pecuniary interest in some of the shares of the common stock over which he has
relinquished voting and investment power. Daniel has also removed himself from any and all activities relating to the
Company’s business, including, but not limited to managerial, directional, advisory, promotional, developmental and
fund-raising activities, effective upon the effectiveness of the registration statement on Form S-1 filed with the SEC on
December 20, 2017, as amended to date. Additionally, Barbie Shih (Barbie), Daniel’s wife, was not re-elected to our
board of directors on December 29, 2017. As a result of these events, neither Daniel nor Barbie will maintain any active
affiliation with, or material beneficial ownership interest in, the Company.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 10 – Related Party Transactions
- Continued
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B.
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Significant related
party transactions:
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The Company has extensive transactions with its related parties. It is possible that the terms of these transactions are not the same as those which would result from transactions among wholly unrelated parties.
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a.
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As of December 31, 2017 and 2016,
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December 31,
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2017
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2016
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Other receivable from Hao Wei Peng
1
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$
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46,743
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$
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-
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Rental deposit to Daniel
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$
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2,396
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$
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4,966
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Other payable to:
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Klingon
2
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762,000
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762,000
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Daniel
3
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128,543
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49,500
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Yih Lieh (Giretsu) Shih
3
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76,600
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69,385
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WWI
4
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9,410
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-
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PPTW
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-
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819,300
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PPUS
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-
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737,000
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dMobile
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-
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471,100
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Bummy Wu
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-
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32,149
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Others
3
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105,842
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15,141
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Total
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$
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1,082,395
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$
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2,955,575
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1.
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Represents receivable from Mr. Peng due to the transactions prior to the acquisition of Aircom
Telecom on December 19, 2017. The amount is subsequently collected on January 4, 2018.
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2.
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On March 9, 2015, the Company entered into a 10-year purchase agreement with Klingon. In accordance
with the terms of this agreement, Klingon agreed to purchase from the Company an initial order of onboard equipment comprising
an onboard system for a purchase price of $909,000, with payments to be made in accordance with a specific milestones schedule.
As of December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company received $762,000 from Klingon in milestone payments towards the equipment purchase
price. Since the project might not be successful, the Company reclassified the balance from customer prepayment to other payable
due to uncertainty.
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3.
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Represents payable to employees as a result of regular operating activities.
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4.
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Represents rent for a warehouse in Hong Kong to store the Company’s hardware.
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b.
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For the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015,
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Year Ended December 31,
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2017
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2016
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2015
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Sales to
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dMobile
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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5,478,900
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PPUS
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-
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-
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650,000
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Total
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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6,128,900
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100% of the Company’s sales
for the year ended December 31, 2015 were to related parties.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 10 - Related Party Transactions
- Continued
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Year Ended December 31,
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2017
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2016
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2015
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Intangible purchase from dMobile
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$
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-
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$
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-
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$
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4,950,000
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Legal expense paid to Law Office of Jan Yung Lin
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$
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-
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$
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10,000
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$
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51,431
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Consulting expense paid to Yun Shu Chiou
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$
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55,000
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Rental expense charged by Daniel
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$
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20,232
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Rental expense charged by WWI
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$
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3,150
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$
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-
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$
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-
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Aircom Japan entered into a lease
agreement with Daniel, between August 1, 2014 and July 31, 2016, which was renewed to expire on July 31, 2018. Pursuant to the
terms of this lease agreement, Aircom Japan pays Daniel a rental fee of approximately $1,200 per month.
The Company has a lease agreement
with WWI with monthly rental cost of $450. The lease term is from June 1, 2017 to May 31, 2018.
NOTE 11 - Stock Based Compensation
In March 2014, Aircom’s
Board of Directors adopted the 2014 Stock Option Plan (the “Aircom 2014 Plan”). The Aircom 2014 Plan provides for the
granting of incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options to employees, consultants and outside directors of Aircom.
Options granted under the Plan may be Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory Stock Options, as determined by the Administrator
at the time of grant of an Option. On February 13, 2017, pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, Aerkomm assumed the options of Aircom
2014 Plan and agreed to issue options for an aggregate of 5,444,407 shares to Aircom’s stock option holders.
One-third of Aircom 2014 Plan
stock option shares will be vested as of the first anniversary of the time the option shares are granted or the employee’s
acceptance to serve the Company, and 1/36th of the shares will be vested each month thereafter. Option price is determined by the
Board of Directors. The Plan shall become effective upon its adoption by the Board and shall continue in effect for a term of 10
years unless sooner terminated under the terms of Aircom 2014 Plan.
On May 5, 2017, the Board of
Directors of Aerkomm adopted the Aerkomm Inc. 2017 Equity Incentive Plan (the “Aerkomm 2017 Plan” or, the “Plan”)
and the reservation of 5,000,000 shares of the Company’s common stock for issuance under the Plan. On June 23, 2017, the
Board of Directors voted to increase the number of shares of the Company’s common stock reserved for issuance under the Plan
to 10,000,000 shares. The Aerkomm 2017 Plan provides for the granting of incentive stock options and non-statutory stock options
to employees, consultants and outside directors of Aircom. Options granted under the Plan may be Incentive Stock Options or Nonstatutory
Stock Options, as determined by the Administrator at the time of grant of an option. On June 23, 2017, the Board of Directors agreed
to issue options for an aggregate of 1,455,000 shares under the Aerkomm 2017 Plan to certain officers and directors of Aerkomm.
The option agreements granted
on June 23, 2017 are classified into three types of vesting schedule, which includes, 1) 1/6 of the shares subject to the option
shall vest commencing on the vesting start date and the remaining shares shall vest at the rate of 1/60 for the next 60 months
on the same day of the month as the vesting start date; 2) 1/4 of the shares subject to the option shall vest commencing on the
vesting start date and the remaining shares shall vest at the rate of 1/36 for the next 36 months on the same day of the month
as the vesting start date; 3) 1/3 of the shares subject to the option shall vest commencing on the first anniversary of vesting
start date and the remaining shares shall vest at the rate of 50% each year for the next two years on the same day of the month
as the vesting start date.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 11 - Stock Based Compensation -
Continued
Option price is determined by
the Board of Directors. The Plan has been adopted by the Board and shall continue in effect for a term of 10 years unless sooner
terminated under the terms of Aerkomm 2017 Plan. The Plan has not yet been approved by Aerkomm’s stockholders.
Valuation and Expense Information
Measurement and recognition of
compensation expense based on estimated fair values is required for all share-based payment awards made to its employees and directors
including employee stock options. The Company recognized compensation expense of $1,749,447, $20,000 and $0 for the years ended
December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively, related to such employee stock options.
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Determining Fair Value
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Valuation and amortization method
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The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing-model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted on the date of grant or modification and amortizes the fair value of stock-based compensation at the date of grant on a straight-line basis for recognizing stock compensation expense over the vesting period of the option.
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Expected term
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The expected term is the period of time that granted options are expected to be outstanding. The Company uses the SEC’s simplified method for determining the option expected term based on the Company’s historical data to estimate employee termination and options exercised.
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Expected dividends
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The Company does not plan to pay cash dividends before the options are expired. Therefore, the expected dividend yield used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model is zero.
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Expected volatility
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Since the Company has no historical volatility, it used the calculated value method which substitutes the historical volatility of a public company in the same industry to estimate the expected volatility of the Company’s share price to measure the fair value of options granted under Aircom 2014 Plan and Aerkomm 2017 Plan.
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Risk-free interest rate
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The Company based the risk-free interest rate used in the Black-Scholes option valuation model on the market yield in effect at the time of option grant provided in the Federal Reserve Board’s Statistical Releases and historical publications on the Treasury constant maturities rates for the equivalent remaining terms for Aircom 2014 Plan and Aerkomm 2017 Plan.
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Forfeitures
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The Company is required to estimate forfeitures at the time of grant and revises those estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company uses historical data to estimate option forfeitures and records share-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest.
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The Company used the following
assumptions to estimate the fair value of options granted in 2017 and 2016 under Aircom 2014 Plan and Aerkomm 2017 Plan as follows:
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Assumptions
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Expected term
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3 - 5 years
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Expected volatility
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40.11% - 59.18%
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Expected dividends
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0%
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Risk-free interest rate
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0.71 – 2.40%
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Forfeiture rate
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0% - 5%
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AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 11 - Stock Based Compensation - Continued
Aircom 2014 Plan
A summary of the number of shares,
weighted average exercise price and estimated fair value of options for Aircom 2014 Plan as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 was as
follows:
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Number
of
shares
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|
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Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
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|
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Weighted Average Fair Value Per Share
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|
|
Options outstanding at January 1, 2016
|
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4,139,241
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$
|
0.0013
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|
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$
|
0.0004
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|
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Granted
|
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1,305,166
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|
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0.6704
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|
|
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0.2108
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Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
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|
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Forfeited/Cancelled
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Options outstanding at December 31, 2016
|
|
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5,444,407
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|
|
|
0.1617
|
|
|
|
0.0508
|
|
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Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
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Exercised
|
|
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(19,681
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)
|
|
|
0.0013
|
|
|
|
0.0004
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|
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Forfeited/Cancelled
|
|
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(763,418
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)
|
|
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0.6550
|
|
|
|
0.2059
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|
|
Options outstanding at December 31, 2017
|
|
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4,661,307
|
|
|
|
0.0816
|
|
|
|
0.0256
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options exercisable at December 31, 2016
|
|
|
2,066,858
|
|
|
|
0.0013
|
|
|
|
0.0004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options exercisable at December 31, 2017
|
|
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3,148,972
|
|
|
|
0.0412
|
|
|
|
0.0129
|
|
A summary of the status of nonvested
shares under Aircom 2014 Plan as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 was as follows:
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|
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Number
of
Shares
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|
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
Per Share
|
|
|
Options nonvested at January 1, 2016
|
|
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4,139,241
|
|
|
$
|
0.0013
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|
|
Granted
|
|
|
1,305,166
|
|
|
|
0.6704
|
|
|
Vested
|
|
|
(2,066,858
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)
|
|
|
0.0013
|
|
|
Forfeited/Cancelled
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Options nonvested at December 31, 2016
|
|
|
3,377,549
|
|
|
|
0.2597
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
Vested
|
|
|
(1,101,795
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)
|
|
|
0.1146
|
|
|
Forfeited/Cancelled
|
|
|
(763,418
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)
|
|
|
0.6550
|
|
|
Options nonvested at December 31, 2017
|
|
|
1,512,335
|
|
|
|
0.1663
|
|
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 11 - Stock Based Compensation - Continued
Aerkomm 2017 Plan
A summary of the number of shares,
weighted average exercise price and estimated fair value of options under Aerkomm 2017 Plan as of December 31, 2017 was as follows:
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|
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Number
of
Shares
|
|
|
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
|
|
|
Weighted
Average
Fair Value
Per Share
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|
|
Options outstanding at January 1, 2017
|
|
|
-
|
|
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$
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
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Granted
|
|
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2,060,000
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|
|
|
5.9154
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|
|
|
3.5401
|
|
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Exercised
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
|
-
|
|
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Forfeited/Cancelled
|
|
|
(795,000
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)
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|
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5.5000
|
|
|
|
3.2922
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|
|
Options outstanding at December 31, 2017
|
|
|
1,265,000
|
|
|
|
6.1765
|
|
|
|
3.6959
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options exercisable at December 31, 2017
|
|
|
423,750
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|
|
|
5.5708
|
|
|
|
3.4005
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A summary of the status of nonvested
shares under Aerkomm 2017 Plan as of December 31, 2017 was as follows:
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|
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Number of Shares
|
|
|
Weighted Average
Exercise Price Per Share
|
|
|
Options nonvested at January 1, 2017
|
|
|
-
|
|
|
$
|
-
|
|
|
Granted
|
|
|
2,060,000
|
|
|
|
5.9154
|
|
|
Vested
|
|
|
(423,750
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)
|
|
|
5.5708
|
|
|
Forfeited/Cancelled
|
|
|
(795,000
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)
|
|
|
5.5000
|
|
|
Options nonvested at December 31, 2017
|
|
|
841,250
|
|
|
|
6.4816
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As of December 31, 2017, 2016
and 2015, there were approximately $5,057,000, $94,000 and $2,000, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation cost related
to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under Aircom 2014 Plan and Aerkomm 2017 Plan. Total unrecognized compensation
cost will be adjusted for future changes in estimated forfeitures. The Company expects to recognize that cost over a weighted
average period of 1 - 5 years.
AERKOMM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
- Continued
Years Ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and
2015
NOTE 12 - Commitments and Contingency
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As of December 31, 2017, the Company’s significant commitments with non-related parties and contingency are summarized as follows:
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|
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Commitments
|
|
1)
|
The Company’s lease for its office in Fremont, California expired in May 2017, it was renewed and to expire in May 2020. Rental expense was $71,152, $62,472 and $39,045 for the years ended December 31, 2017, 2016 and 2015, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, future minimum lease payment obligation is approximately $77,000, $77,000 and $32,000 for 2018, 2019 and 2020, respectively.
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|
|
|
|
2)
|
The Company has another lease for its Japan office expiring July 2018. Rental expense was approximately $55,043 for the year ended December 31, 2017. As of December 31, 2017, future minimum lease payment obligation is $18,700, including the 8% Japan consumption tax, for 2018 until its expiration.
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|
|
|
|
3)
|
The Company assumed a lease for its Taiwan office expiring October 31, 2018 as a result of the acquisition
of Aircom Taiwan. Monthly rental expense is NT$236,500 (approximately $8,000). As of December 31, 2017, future minimum lease payment
obligation is NT$2,365,000 (approximately $80,000) for 2018 until its expiration.
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|
|
|
|
4)
|
In March 2017, the Company entered into a satellites service agreement (the Agreement) with a Japanese company (Company J). The agreement is effective on March 15, 2017 and will expire three years from the effective date. According to the Agreement, the Company shall prepay the total amount of $285,300 and the deposit of $95,100 on April 15, 2017. The prepayment of $285,300 shall be applied to monthly service charge by Company J based on the terms defined in the Agreement.
|
|
|
|
|
Contingency
|
|
|
|
The Company entered into a 3-year digital transmission service agreement with Asia Satellite Telecommunication Company Limited (“Asia Sat”) on July 25, 2015. As of March 31, 2017, Asia Sat stipulates that the Company is in debt of $8,013,495 to Asia Sat, which includes unpaid service fees, a default payment in the form of liquidated sum and interest. The default payment includes total future payments of $7,411,616 due through March 31, 2018, subtracting the deposit of $775,000 made to Asia Sat. The Company disagreed with the payable balance of $8,013,495 and had recorded $1,376,879 payable to Asia Sat as of March 31, 2017. On July 25, 2016, Asia Sat commenced arbitration against the Company. On November 21, 2016, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (“HKIAC”) appointed a sole arbitrator to hear the dispute. On January 12, 2017, the Company introduced a counterclaim for misrepresentations made to induce entry into the Agreement. Aircom and AsiaSat reached a settlement with respect to the Agreement as of July 25, 2017, with an effective date of July 20, 2017. As of December 31, 2017, the Company has accrued the settlement liability and accounted for the net impact of the settlement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of section
13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: March 19, 2018
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AERKOMM INC.
|
|
|
|
/s/ Jeffrey Wun
|
|
Name: Jeffrey Wun
|
|
Title: Chief Executive Officer
|
|
|
|
/s/ Y. Tristan Kuo
|
|
Name: Y. Tristan Kuo
|
|
Title: Chief Financial Officer
|
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities
and on the dates indicated.
Signature
|
|
Title
|
|
Date
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Jeffrey Wun
|
|
Chief Executive Officer, President and Chairman
|
|
March 19, 2018
|
Jeffrey Wun
|
(Principal Executive Officer)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Y. Tristan Kuo
|
|
Chief Financial Officer
|
|
March 19, 2018
|
Y. Tristan Kuo
|
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
|
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/s/ James J. Busuttil
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Director
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March 19, 2018
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James J. Busuttil
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/s/ Raymond Choy
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Director
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March 19, 2018
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Raymond Choy
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/s/ Chih-Ming (Albert) Hsu
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Director
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March 19, 2018
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Chih-Ming (Albert) Hsu
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/s/ Colin Lim
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Director
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March 19, 2018
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Colin Lim
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/s/ Jan-Yung Lin
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Director
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March 19, 2018
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Jan-Yung Lin
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.
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Description
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2.1
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Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 26, 2013, between the Company and Maple Tree Kids LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on November 5, 2013)
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2.2
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Form of Share Exchange Agreement, dated February 13, 2017, among the Company, Aircom Pacific, Inc. and the shareholders of Aircom Pacific, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2017)
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3.1
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Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 4, 2017)
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3.2
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Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on November 5, 2013)
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10.1
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Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 28, 2016, by and among Irina Goldman, Aircom Pacific, Inc. and the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 29, 2016)
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10.2
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Form of Common Stock Subscription Agreement for the November 2017 Private Placement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 27, 2017)
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10.3
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Stock Purchase Agreement, dated May 15, 2015, Chi Kong Wu and Aircom Pacific, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2017)
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10.4
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Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Shares, dated December 12, 2016, by and between Capricorn Union Limited and Aircom Pacific, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed on August 29, 2017)
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10.5
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SKY Perfect JSAT Master Service Agreement, dated March 15, 2017, between Aircom Pacific, Inc. and SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed on February 2, 2018)
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10.6
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Digital Transmission Service Agreement, dated July 25, 2015, between Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited and Aircom Pacific, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2017)
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10.7
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Statement of Work, dated January 15, 2015, between Aircom Pacific, Inc. and dMobile System Co. Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2017)
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10.8
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Purchase Agreement for Ground Station Equipment, dated as of October 15, 2014, between dMobile System Co., Ltd. and Aircom Pacific, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2017)
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10.9
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Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release, dated March 31, 2017, by and among the Company, Aircom Pacific, Inc. and dMobile System Co. Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on June 27, 2017)
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10.10
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Development Agreement, dated February 10, 2015, between Aircom Pacific, Inc. and Priceplay.com, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2017)
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10.11
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First Amendment to Development Agreement, dated July 17, 2015, between Aircom Pacific, Inc. and Priceplay.com, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2017)
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10.12
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Second Amendment to Development Agreement, dated August 18, 2015, between Aircom Pacific, Inc. and Priceplay.com, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2017)
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10.13
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Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release, dated March 31, 2017, by and among the Company, Aircom Pacific, Inc. and Priceplay.com, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on June 27, 2017)
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10.14
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Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release, dated March 31, 2017, by and among the Company, Aircom Pacific, Inc. and Priceplay Taiwan Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on June 27, 2017)
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Exhibit No.
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Description
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10.15
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Purchase Agreement for Ground Station Equipment, dated as of December 15, 2015, between Blue Topaz Consultants, Ltd. and Aircom Pacific, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2017)
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10.16
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Purchase Agreement for Aircom Onboard Equipment, dated as of March 9, 2015, between LUXE Electric Co., Ltd. and Aircom Pacific, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2017)
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10.17
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Standard Industrial/Commercial Multi-Tenant Lease, dated April 26, 2016, between Global Venture Development, LLC and Aircom Pacific, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 14, 2017)
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10.18
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Consulting Agreement, dated November 15, 2017, between the Company and Integra Consulting Group, LLC, as supplemented (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed on December 20, 2017)
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10.19
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Employment Agreement, dated March 31, 2017, between the Company and YuYun Tristan Kuo (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 5, 2017)
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10.20
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Form of Independent Director Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company’s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed on February 2, 2018)
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14.1
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Code of Ethics of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 14.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 14, 2014)
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21.1
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List of Subsidiaries (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21.1 to the Company’s Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1/A filed on February 12, 2018)
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31.1
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Certifications of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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31.2
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Certifications of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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32.1
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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32.2
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Certification of Principal Financial and Accounting Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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101.INS
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XBRL Instance Document
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101.SCH
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
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101.CAL
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
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101.DEF
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
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101.LAB
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
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101.PRE
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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