InterDigital Issues Updated Guidance for Second Quarter 2022; Announces New License Agreements

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InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC) has revised its second quarter 2022 revenue expectations to between $120 million and $124 million, an increase from the previous estimate of $114 million to $120 million. The updated guidance includes approximately $98 million to $100 million in recurring revenue, primarily from licensing agreements with major automakers like GM and Ford. Additionally, the company anticipates non-operating expenses of $18 million to $21 million, influenced by a one-time refinancing charge.

Positive

• Revised revenue expectations for Q2 2022 increased to $120-$124 million, above prior estimates.
• Recurring revenue projected at $98-$100 million, enhancing revenue stability.
• Closing of a significant licensing agreement covering consumer electronics.

Negative

• Non-operating expenses expected to rise to $18-$21 million due to refinancing charges.

WILMINGTON, Del., June 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced that it expects second quarter 2022 total revenue to be between $120 million and $124 million, up from its previous expectations of $114 million to $120 million.

The company also announced it closed a license agreement covering consumer electronics and other products. The revised guidance includes approximately $98 million to $100 million of recurring revenue. The remaining revenue relates to past sales driven by the above-noted agreement as well as connected automobile license agreements with GM and Ford Motor Company through a licensing platform. This revenue guidance does not include the potential impact of any new patent license, technology solutions or patent sale agreements that may be signed, or any arbitration or dispute resolutions that may occur, during the balance of second quarter 2022.

In addition, the company expects non-operating expenses, including both interest expense and other income (expense), to be in the range of $18 million to $21 million driven by a one-time charge associated with the company’s second quarter 2022 refinancing. The company expects its effective tax rate for second quarter 2022 to roughly approximate the first quarter effective tax rate of 25%.

About InterDigital ^®

InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry's most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world's leading technology companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.

InterDigital is a registered trademark of InterDigital, Inc.

For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements include information regarding our current beliefs, plans and expectations, including, without limitation, our belief that we will continue to be able to execute strongly on our business during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Words such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “forecast,” “goal,” “could,” "would," "should," "if," "may," "might," "future," "target," "trend," "seek to," "will continue," "predict," "likely," "in the event," and variations of any such words or similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are made on the basis of management’s current views and assumptions and are not guarantees of future performance. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, and actual events that occur, to differ materially from results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (i) unanticipated delays, difficulties or accelerations in the execution of patent license agreements; (ii) our ability to leverage our strategic relationships and secure new patent license agreements on acceptable terms; (iii) our ability to enter into sales and/or licensing partnering arrangements for certain of our patent assets; (iv) our ability to enter into partnerships with leading inventors and research organizations and identify and acquire technology and patent portfolios that align with our roadmap; (v) our ability to commercialize our technologies and enter into customer agreements; (vi) the failure of the markets for our current or new technologies and products to materialize to the extent or at the rate that we expect; (vii) unexpected delays or difficulties related to the development of our technologies and products; (viii) changes in our interpretations of, and assumptions and calculations with respect to the impact on us of, the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, as well as further guidance that may be issued regarding such act; (ix) risks related to the potential impact of new accounting standards on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows; (x) failure to accurately forecast the impact of our restructuring activities on our financial statements and our business; (xi) the resolution of current legal proceedings, including any awards or judgments relating to such proceedings, additional legal or regulatory proceedings, changes in the schedules or costs associated with legal proceedings or adverse rulings in such proceedings; (xii) the timing and impact of potential administrative and legislative matters; (xiii) changes or inaccuracies in market projections; (xiv) our ability to obtain liquidity though debt and equity financings; (xv) the potential effects that the COVID-19 pandemic or other macroeconomic events, volatility or uncertainty could have on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows; and (xvi) changes in our business strategy.

We undertake no duty to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as otherwise required by law. 

InterDigital Contact:
Email: investor.relations@interdigital.com
+1 (302) 300-1857

FAQ

What is InterDigital's revenue forecast for Q2 2022?

InterDigital expects its Q2 2022 revenue to be between $120 million and $124 million.

What factors contributed to the increase in InterDigital's revenue guidance?

The increase is attributed to a significant licensing agreement and stable recurring revenue projections.

What is the impact of non-operating expenses on InterDigital's financials?

Non-operating expenses are expected to be between $18 million and $21 million due to a one-time refinancing charge.

What is included in InterDigital's recurring revenue forecast?

The recurring revenue forecast includes approximately $98 million to $100 million from licensing agreements.

Does InterDigital's revenue guidance include potential new agreements?

No, the revenue guidance does not include potential impacts from new patent licenses or agreements that may be signed later.