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Network-1 Declares Semi-Annual Dividend

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Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: NTIP) announced a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per common share, payable on March 31, 2021 to shareholders of record as of March 16, 2021. The dividend policy is subject to periodic review by the Board of Directors and may change based on the company's earnings and financial needs. Network-1 focuses on developing and monetizing its intellectual property, owning 84 patents in telecommunications and data networking, and has generated over $151 million from its Remote Power Patent through September 2020.

Positive
  • Declaration of a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share.
  • Significant licensing revenue of over $151 million from the Remote Power Patent.
  • Successful licensing and other revenue of $47.15 million from the Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio.
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  • Uncertainty regarding the continuation of cash dividends.
  • Risks associated with patent litigation outcomes impacting revenue streams.
  • Dependence on licensing agreements for future revenue generation.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / February 23, 2021 / Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American:NTIP) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per common share pursuant to its dividend policy. The semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share is payable on March 31, 2021 to all common stockholders of record as of March 16, 2021.

The dividend policy of Network-1 undergoes a periodic review by the Board of Directors and is subject to change at any time depending on the earnings of Network-1, its financial requirements and other factors existing at the time. Future declarations of semi-annual dividends and the establishment of future record and payment dates are subject to the final determination and discretion of the Board of Directors.

ABOUT NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Network-1 Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the development, licensing and protection of its intellectual property and proprietary technologies. Network-1 works with inventors and patent owners to assist in the development and monetization of their patented technologies. Network-1 currently owns eighty-four (84) patents covering various telecommunications and data networking technologies as well as technologies relating to document stream operating systems and the identification of media content. Network-1's current strategy includes continuing to pursue licensing opportunities for its intellectual property. Network-1's strategy is to focus on acquiring and investing in high quality patents which management believes have the potential to generate significant licensing opportunities as Network-1 has achieved with respect to its Remote Power Patent and Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio. Network-1's Remote Power Patent has generated licensing revenue in excess of $151,000,000 from May 2007 through September 30, 2020. Network-1 has achieved licensing and other revenue of $47,150,000 through September 30, 2020 with respect to its Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio.

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements address future events and conditions concerning Network-1's business plans. Such statements are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties as disclosed in the Network-1's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and its Quarterly Reports on 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, among others, Network-1's uncertain revenue stream, the risk that Network-1 will not receive significant licensing revenue from Cisco and Netgear as a result of the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to overturn the judgement of non-infringement of the District Court in Network-1's trial with Hewlett Packard, the ability of Network-1 to successfully execute its strategy to acquire or make investments in high quality patents with significant licensing opportunities, Network-1's ability to achieve revenue and profits from its Cox Patent Portfolio, its M2M/IoT Patent Portfolio and additional revenue and profit from its Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio as well as a return on its investment in IliAD Biotechnologies, LLC or other intellectual property it may acquire or finance in the future, the ability of Network-1 to enter into additional license agreements, the risk that the Global COVID-19 pandemic could have an adverse effect on Network-1's business, uncertainty as to whether cash dividends will continue be paid, the uncertainty of patent litigation and proceedings at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the difficulty in Network-1 verifying royalty amounts owed to it by its licensees, Network-1's ability to enter into strategic relationships with third parties to license or otherwise monetize their intellectual property, the risk in the future of Network-1 being classified as a Personal Holding Company, future economic conditions and technology changes and legislative, regulatory and competitive developments. Except as otherwise required to be disclosed in periodic reports, Network-1 expressly disclaims any future obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein.

CONTACT:

Corey M. Horowitz, Chairman and CEO
Network-1 Technologies, Inc.
(212) 829-5770

SOURCE: Network-1 Technologies, Inc.



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FAQ

What is the dividend amount declared by Network-1 Technologies for 2021?

Network-1 Technologies declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per common share.

When is the dividend payable for Network-1 Technologies?

The dividend is payable on March 31, 2021.

Who are the record shareholders for the dividend payment?

Shareholders of record as of March 16, 2021, will receive the dividend.

How much revenue has Network-1 generated from its Remote Power Patent?

Network-1 has generated over $151 million from its Remote Power Patent.

Is there a risk of dividend reduction in the future for Network-1?

Yes, the continuation of cash dividends is uncertain and may change based on the company's financial condition.

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