Network-1 Reports Second Quarter Results

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Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American: NTIP) reported no revenue for Q2 2022, compared to $18.7 million in Q2 2021, attributed to a prior licensing resolution with Cisco Systems.

The company posted a net loss of $1.5 million ($0.06 per share) for the quarter and a total net loss of $2.8 million ($0.12 per share) for the first half of 2022, a stark contrast to a net income of $8.7 million in the same period last year. As of June 30, 2022, Network-1's cash and equivalents stood at $52.1 million, with sufficient funds to support operations for the next year.

Positive

• Network-1 has sufficient cash reserves of $52.1 million to fund operations for the next 12 months.
• Share repurchase program still has $3.68 million available for repurchases.

Negative

• No revenue reported for Q2 2022 compared to $18.7 million in Q2 2021.
• Net loss of $1.5 million in Q2 2022 compared to a net loss of $783,000 in Q2 2021.
• Significant net loss of $2.8 million in the first half of 2022, reversing prior year's net income.

NEW CANAAN, CT / ACCESSWIRE / August 15, 2022 / Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American:NTIP), a company specializing in the development, licensing, and protection of its intellectual property assets, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Network-1 had no revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, as compared to no revenue and revenue of $18,692,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively. The revenue of $18,692,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was due to Network-1's resolution of a contractual dispute with Cisco Systems, Inc. concerning the licensing of its Remote Power Patent.

Network-1 realized a net loss of $1,532,000 or $0.06 per share basic and diluted for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared with a net loss of $783,000 or $0.03 per share basic and diluted for the three months ended June 30, 2021.

Network-1 realized a net loss of $2,844,000 or $0.12 per share basic and $0.12 diluted for the six months ended June 30, 2022 compared with net income of $8,668,000 or $0.36 per share basic and $0.35 diluted for the six months ended June 30, 2021. The net income for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was primarily due to $18,692,000 of revenue from the resolution of a contractual dispute with Cisco during the three months ended March 31, 2021.

At June 30, 2021, Network-1 had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $52,125.000 and working capital of $51,291,000. Network-1 believes based on its current cash position it will have sufficient cash to fund its operations for the next twelve months and the foreseeable future.

On June 8, 2021, the Board of Directors authorized an extension and increase of Network‑1's share repurchase program (the "Share Repurchase Program") to repurchase up to $5,000,000 of common stock over the subsequent 24 month period. During the three-month period ended June 30, 2022, Network‑1 repurchased an aggregate of 103,080 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $247,824 (exclusive of commissions) or an average per share price of $2.40 which includes the repurchase of 41,500 shares of its common stock from a director, in a privately negotiated transaction, at a purchase price of $2.42 per share or an aggregate consideration of $100,430. Network‑1 did not repurchase any shares of its common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2022. Except for Network‑1's repurchase of 40,000 shares of its common stock from a director at a price of $3.27 per share or an aggregate consideration of $130,800 in a privately negotiated transaction, Network‑1 did not repurchase any additional shares of its common stock during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021. At June 30, 2022, the dollar value of remaining shares that may be repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program was $3,682,905.

On June 9, 2020, the Board of Directors approved the continuation of Network-1's dividend policy which consists of semi-annual cash dividends of $0.05 per share ($0.10 per share annually), which dividends are anticipated to be paid in March and September of each year. Network‑1 has paid such dividends consistent with its policy. On February 23, 2022, Network‑1's Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share with a payment date of March 24, 2022 to all shareholders of record as of March 9, 2022. Network-1's dividend policy undergoes a periodic review by the Board of Directors and is subject to change at any time depending upon Network-1's earnings, financial requirements and other factors existing at the time.

ABOUT NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Network-1 Technologies, Inc. is engaged in the development, licensing and protection of its intellectual property and proprietary technologies. Network-1 works with inventors and patent owners to assist in the development and monetization of their patented technologies. Network-1 currently owns ninety-six (96) patents covering various telecommunications and data networking technologies as well as technologies relating to document stream operating systems and the identification of media content. Network-1's current strategy includes efforts to monetize four patent portfolios (the Cox, M2M/IoT, HFT and Mirror Worlds patent portfolios). Network-1's strategy is to focus on acquiring and investing in high quality patents which management believes have the potential to generate significant licensing opportunities as Network-1 has achieved with respect to its Remote Power Patent and Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio. Network-1's Remote Power Patent generated licensing revenue in excess of $187,000,000 from May 2007 through June 30, 2022. Network-1 has achieved licensing and other revenue of $47,150,000 through June 30, 2022 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, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, among others, Network-1's uncertain revenue stream, uncertainty as to the outcome of pending litigation involving Network-1's Cox Patent Portfolio, whether Network-1 will be successful in its appeal to the Federal Circuit of the District Court judgement of non-infringement dismissing Network-1's litigation against Facebook, the ability of Network-1 to successfully execute its strategy to acquire or make investments in high quality patents with significant licensing opportunities, Network-1's ability to achieve revenue and profits from its Cox Patent Portfolio, M2M/IoT Patent Portfolio, HFT Patent Portfolio and additional revenue and profit from its Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio as well as a return on its investment in IliAD Biotechnologies, LLC or other intellectual property it may acquire or finance in the future, the ability of Network-1 to enter into additional license agreements, uncertainty as to whether cash dividends will continue be paid, Network-1's ability to enter into strategic relationships with third parties to license or otherwise monetize their intellectual property, the risk in the future of Network-1 being classified as a Personal Holding Company which may result in Network-1 issuing a special cash dividend to its stockholders, future economic conditions and technology changes and legislative, regulatory and competitive developments. Except as otherwise required to be disclosed in periodic reports, Network-1 expressly disclaims any future obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein.

The condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and condensed consolidated balance sheet are attached.

NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)
		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
REVENUE		$	-			$	-			$	-			$	18,692,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Costs of revenue			-				-				-				5,420,000
Professional fees and related costs			157,000				308,000				407,000				663,000
General and administrative			423,000				461,000				940,000				974,000
Amortization of patents			76,000				73,000				151,000				147,000
Stock-based compensation			178,000				59,000				233,000				118,000
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES			834,000				901,000				1,731,000				7,322,000
OPERATING (LOSS) INCOME			(834,000	)			(901,000	)			(1,731,000	)			11,370,000
OTHER INCOME:
Interest and dividend income, net			131,000				68,000				211,000				118,000
Net realized and unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities			(576,000	)			49,000				(1,090,000	)			8,000
Total other (loss) income, net			(445,000	)			117,000				(879,000	)			126,000
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND EQUITY IN NET LOSSES OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE			(1,279,000	)			(784,000	)			(2,610,000	)			11,496,000
INCOME TAXES PROVISION (BENEFIT):
Current			-				(180,000	)			-				710,000
Deferred taxes, net			(102,000	)			(52,000	)			(554,000	)			1,672,000
Total income taxes provision (benefit)			(102,000	)			(232,000	)			(554,000	)			2,382,000
(LOSS) INCOME BEFORE SHARE OF NET LOSSES OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE:		$	(1,177,000	)		$	(552,000	)		$	(2,056,000	)		$	9,114,000
SHARE OF NET LOSSES OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE		$	(355,000	)		$	(231,000	)		$	(788,000	)		$	(446,000	)
NET (LOSS) INCOME		$	(1,532,000	)		$	(783,000	)		$	(2,844,000	)		$	8,668,000
Net (loss) income per share
Basic		$	(0.06	)		$	(0.03	)		$	(0.12	)		$	0.36
Diluted		$	(0.06	)		$	(0.03	)		$	(0.12	)		$	0.35
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic			23,854,438				23,839,455				23,864,053				24,106,169
Diluted			23,854,438				23,839,455				23,864,053				24,878,257
Cash dividends declared per share			-				-			$	0.05			$	0.05
NET (LOSS) INCOME		$	(1,532,000	)		$	(783,000	)		$	(2,844,000	)		$	8,668,000
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME Net unrealized holding (loss) gain on corporate bonds and notes during the period, net of tax			(1,000	)			(3,000	)			(4,000	)			8,000
COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME		$	(1,533,000	)		$	(786,000	)		$	(2,848,000	)		$	8,676,000

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Unaudited)

Cash and cash equivalents		$	25,532,000
Marketable securities, at fair value		$	26,593,000
Total current assets		$	52,364,000
Total assets		$	57,191,000
Total current liabilities		$	1,073,000
Total long term liabilities		$	128,000
Total stockholders??? equity		$	55,990,000

CONTACT:

Corey M. Horowitz, Chairman and CEO
Network-1 Technologies, Inc.
(203) 920-1055
(917) 692-0000

SOURCE: Network-1 Technologies, Inc.

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FAQ

What are the financial results for Network-1 Technologies for Q2 2022?

Network-1 reported no revenue for Q2 2022, with a net loss of $1.5 million or $0.06 per share.

How much revenue did Network-1 generate in Q2 2021?

Network-1 generated $18.7 million in revenue in Q2 2021.

What is the current cash position of Network-1 Technologies?

As of June 30, 2022, Network-1 had cash and equivalents of $52.1 million.

What is the status of Network-1's share repurchase program?

Network-1 has $3.68 million remaining under its share repurchase program.

What was Network-1's net income in the first half of 2021?

Network-1 reported a net income of $8.7 million for the first half of 2021.