Network-1 Reports Second Quarter Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American:NTIP) reported financial results for Q2 2024. Key points include:

- Revenue of $100,000 for Q2 and H1 2024, down from $283,000 and $820,000 in the same periods of 2023

- Net loss of $658,000 ($0.03 per share) for Q2 2024, compared to a net loss of $476,000 ($0.02 per share) in Q2 2023

- Cash and cash equivalents of $42,599,000 as of June 30, 2024

- Repurchased 373,701 shares at an average price of $1.84 in Q2 2024

- Continued semi-annual dividend of $0.05 per share

The company focuses on acquiring and monetizing intellectual property, with 102 U.S. patents and 16 international patents in various technology areas.

Positive

• Strong cash position of $42,599,000 and working capital of $42,369,000
• Continued share repurchase program, buying back 373,701 shares in Q2 2024
• Maintained semi-annual dividend of $0.05 per share
• Ownership of 102 U.S. patents and 16 international patents in various technology areas

Negative

• Revenue decreased to $100,000 in Q2 2024 from $283,000 in Q2 2023
• Net loss increased to $658,000 in Q2 2024 from $476,000 in Q2 2023
• Net loss for H1 2024 increased to $1,578,000 from $1,099,000 in H1 2023

Insights

Financial Analyst

Network-1's Q2 2024 results reveal concerning trends. Revenue dropped significantly to $100,000 for both Q2 and H1 2024, compared to $283,000 and $820,000 in the same periods of 2023. This 64.7% quarterly and 87.8% half-yearly decline is substantial.

Net losses widened to $658,000 ($0.03 per share) in Q2 2024 and $1,578,000 ($0.07 per share) for H1 2024, up from $476,000 and $1,099,000 respectively in 2023. This indicates deteriorating profitability.

Despite these challenges, Network-1 maintains a strong liquidity position with $42,599,000 in cash and marketable securities. The company's share repurchase program and consistent dividend payments demonstrate confidence in its financial stability, but investors should monitor future revenue generation closely.

Intellectual Property Expert

Network-1's business model, focused on intellectual property monetization, faces headwinds. The significant revenue decline suggests challenges in licensing or enforcing their patent portfolio. The $100,000 revenue in H1 2024 came solely from a lawsuit settlement, indicating difficulties in generating recurring licensing income.

However, Network-1's extensive portfolio of 102 U.S. patents and 16 international patents across various tech domains remains a valuable asset. Their historical success, particularly the Remote Power Patent generating over $188 million since 2007, demonstrates the potential of their strategy.

The company's focus on high-quality patents in emerging fields like M2M/IoT and HFT could yield future opportunities. Investors should watch for new licensing agreements or legal victories that could rapidly improve the company's financial performance.

08/12/2024 - 04:30 PM

NEW CANAAN, CT / ACCESSWIRE / August 12, 2024 / Network-1 Technologies, Inc. (NYSE American:NTIP), a company specializing in the acquisition, development, licensing, and monetization of its intellectual property assets, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Network-1 had revenue of $100,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to $283,000 and $820,000 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2023. The revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024 was from the settlement of a lawsuit relating to Network-1's Remote Power Patent.

Network-1 realized a net loss of $658,000 or $0.03 per share basic and diluted for the three months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to a net loss of $476,000 or $0.02 per share basic and diluted for the three months ended June 30, 2023.

Network-1 realized a net loss of $1,578,000 or $0.07 per share basic and diluted for the six months ended June 30, 2024 as compared to a net loss of $1,099,000 or $0.05 per share basic and diluted for the six months ended June 30, 2023.

At June 30, 2024, Network-1 had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $42,599,000 and working capital of $42,369,000.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.

Since the inception of the Share Repurchase Program through June 30, 2024, Network-1 has repurchased an aggregate of 10,098,241 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $19,583,396 (exclusive of commissions) or an average per share price of $1.94. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, Network-1 repurchased an aggregate of 373,701 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $688,410 (exclusive of commissions) or an average per share price of $1.84. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, Network-1 repurchased an aggregate of 457,445 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of $870,480 (exclusive of commissions) or an average per share price of $1.90. At June 30, 2024, the remaining dollar value of shares that may be repurchased under the Share Repurchase Program was $3,502,225.

Network‑1 continues to pay dividends consistent with its dividend policy which consists of semi-annual cash dividends of $0.05 per share ($0.10 per share annually) which are anticipated to be paid in March and September of each year. On February 23, 2024, Network-1's Board of Directors declared a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.05 per share which was paid on March 29, 2024 to all shareholders of record as of March 15, 2024. 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 acquisition, 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 one-hundred two (102) U.S. patents and sixteen (16) international patents covering various telecommunications and data networking technologies as well as technologies relating to document stream operating systems and the identification of media content. Network-1's current strategy includes efforts to monetize five patent portfolios (the Cox, M2M/IoT, HFT, Mirror Worlds and Remote Power Patent portfolios). Network-1's strategy is to focus on acquiring and investing in high quality patents which management believes have the potential to generate significant licensing opportunities as Network-1 has achieved with respect to its Remote Power Patent and Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio. Network-1's Remote Power Patent has generated licensing revenue in excess of $188,000,000 from May 2007 through June 30, 2024. Network-1 has achieved licensing and other revenue of $47,150,000 through June 30, 2024 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, 2023 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2024 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission including, among others, Network-1's uncertain revenue from licensing its intellectual property, uncertainty as to the outcome of pending litigation involving Network-1's Remote Power Patent, whether Network-1 in its Cox patent litigation against Google and YouTube will be successful in its appeal of the judgment of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissing all of Network-1's claims in the case, whether Network-1 will be successful in its appeal to the Federal Circuit of the District Court judgment of non-infringement dismissing Network-1's litigation against Facebook (now Meta Platforms, Inc.), the ability of Network-1 to successfully execute its strategy to acquire or make investments in high quality patents with significant licensing opportunities, Network-1's ability to achieve revenue and profits from its Cox Patent Portfolio, M2M/IoT Patent Portfolio, HFT Patent Portfolio and additional revenue and profit from its Mirror Worlds Patent Portfolio and Remote Power Patent as well as a return on its investment in ILiAD Biotechnologies, LLC or other intellectual property it may acquire or finance in the future, the ability of Network-1 to enter into additional license agreements, uncertainty as to whether cash dividends will continue be paid, Network-1's ability to enter into strategic relationships with third parties to license or otherwise monetize their intellectual property, the risk in the future of Network-1 being classified as a Personal Holding Company which may result in Network-1 issuing a special cash dividend to its stockholders, the increasing development of artificial intelligence could materially impact Network-1's business, and future economic conditions and technology changes and legislative, regulatory and competitive developments. Except as otherwise required to be disclosed in periodic reports, Network-1 expressly disclaims any future obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein.

The unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and condensed consolidated balance sheets are attached.

NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2024				2023				2024				2023
REVENUE		$	100,000			$	283,000			$	100,000			$	820,000
OPERATING EXPENSES :
Costs of revenue			28,000				81,000				28,000				232,000
Professional fees and related costs			147,000				59,000				366,000				357,000
General and administrative			519,000				610,000				1,188,000				1,391,000
Amortization of patents			30,000				82,000				60,000				165,000
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES			724,000				832,000				1,642,000				2,145,000
OPERATING LOSS			(624,000	)			(549,000	)			(1,542,000	)			(1,325,000	)
OTHER INCOME (LOSS):
Interest and dividend income, net			452,000				445,000				883,000				755,000
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities			54,000				(75,000	)			102,000				289,000
Total other income, net			506,000				370,000				985,000				1,044,000
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND SHARE OF NET LOSSES OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE			(118,000)				(179,000)				(557,000)				(281,000)
INCOME TAXES PROVISION :
Current			-				-				-				-
Deferred taxes, net			(137,000	)			(94,000	)			(284,000	)			(247,000	)
Total income tax benefit			(137,000	)			(94,000	)			(284,000	)			(247,000	)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE SHARE OF NET LOSS OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE:			19,000				(85,000	)			(273,000	)			(34,000	)
SHARE OF NET LOSS OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE			(677,000)				(391,000)				(1,305,000)				(1,065,000)
NET LOSS		$	(658,000	)		$	(476,000	)		$	(1,578,000	)		$	(1,099,000	)
Net loss per share
Basic		$	(0.03	)		$	(0.02	)		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.05	)
Diluted		$	(0.03	)		$	(0.02	)		$	(0.07	)		$	(0.05	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic			23,296,555				23,803,567				23,444,145				23,865,141
Diluted			23,296,555				23,803,567				23,444,145				23,865,141
Cash dividends declared per share			-				-			$	0.05			$	0.05

NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)

		June 30, 2024				December 31, 2023
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	19,939,000			$	16,896,000
Marketable securities, at fair value			22,660,000				28,571,000
Other current assets			182,000				206,000
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS			42,781,000				45,673,000
OTHER ASSETS:
Patents, net of accumulated amortization			1,266,000				1,326,000
Equity investment			3,944,000				5,249,000
Operating leases right-of-use asset			59,000				16,000
Security deposit			13,000				13,000
Total Other Assets			5,282,000				6,604,000
TOTAL ASSETS		$	48,063,000			$	52,277,000
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable		$	206,000			$	125,000
Accrued payroll			6,000				378,000
Accrued contingency fees and related costs			23,000				-
Other accrued expenses			120,000				297,000
Operating lease obligation, current			57,000				23,000
Total Current Liabilities			412,000				823,000
LONG TERM LIABILITIES:
Deferred tax liability			478,000				762,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES		$	890,000			$	1,585,000
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note G)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023			-				-
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized 50,000,000 shares; 23,190,110 and 23,553,908 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively			232,000				235,000
Additional paid-in capital			67,654,000				67,446,000
Accumulated deficit			(20,713,000	)			(16,989,000	)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY			47,173,000				50,692,000
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	48,063,000			$	52,277,000

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 was Network-1's (NTIP) revenue for Q2 2024?

Network-1 reported revenue of $100,000 for Q2 2024.

How much did Network-1 (NTIP) lose in Q2 2024?

Network-1 reported a net loss of $658,000 or $0.03 per share for Q2 2024.

What is Network-1's (NTIP) cash position as of June 30, 2024?

Network-1 had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of $42,599,000 as of June 30, 2024.

How many shares did Network-1 (NTIP) repurchase in Q2 2024?

Network-1 repurchased 373,701 shares at an average price of $1.84 in Q2 2024.