Network-1 Reports Third Quarter Results
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Network-1 Technologies (NYSE American:NTIP) reported financial results for Q3 2024. The company recorded no revenue for Q3 2024 and 2023, with revenue of $100,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, down from $820,000 in the same period of 2023. The company reported a net loss of $316,000 ($0.01 per share) for Q3 2024, compared to a loss of $810,000 ($0.03 per share) in Q3 2023. As of September 30, 2024, Network-1 had cash and marketable securities of $41.5 million and working capital of $41.1 million. The company maintained its semi-annual dividend of $0.05 per share and continued its share repurchase program, buying back 119,615 shares in Q3 2024.
Positive
- Strong cash position with $41.5 million in cash and marketable securities
- Reduced quarterly net loss from $810,000 in Q3 2023 to $316,000 in Q3 2024
- Maintains consistent dividend payment policy
- Active share repurchase program with $3.3 million remaining authorization
Negative
- No revenue generated in Q3 2024
- Nine-month revenue declined 88% from $820,000 to $100,000 year-over-year
- Continued net losses for both three and nine-month periods
- Significant losses from equity method investee ($308,000 in Q3 2024)
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NEW CANAAN, CT / ACCESSWIRE / October 24, 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 September 30, 2024.
Network-1 had no revenue for the three month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. For the nine month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, Network-1 recorded revenue of
Network-1 realized a net loss of
Network-1 realized a net loss of
At September 30, 2024, Network-1 had cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities of
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, Network-1 repurchased an aggregate of 119,615 shares of its common stock at an aggregate cost of
Network‑1 continues to pay dividends consistent with its dividend policy, which consists of semi-annual cash dividends of
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 four (104) 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
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 September 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 comprehensive loss and condensed consolidated balance sheets are attached.
Corey M. Horowitz, Chairman and CEO
Network-1 Technologies, Inc.
(203) 920-1055
(917) 692-0000
NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(UNAUDITED)
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| Three Months Ended |
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| Nine Months Ended |
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| 2023 |
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REVENUE |
| $ | - |
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| $ | - |
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| $ | 100,000 |
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| $ | 820,000 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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Costs of revenue |
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| - |
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| - |
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| 28,000 |
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| 232,000 |
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Professional fees and related costs |
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| 290,000 |
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| 109,000 |
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| 656,000 |
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| 466,000 |
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General and administrative |
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| 576,000 |
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| 679,000 |
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| 1,764,000 |
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| 2,070,000 |
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Amortization of patents |
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| 30,000 |
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| 71,000 |
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| 90,000 |
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| 236,000 |
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
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| 896,000 |
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| 859,000 |
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| 2,538,000 |
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| 3,004,000 |
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OPERATING LOSS |
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| (896,000 | ) |
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| (859,000 | ) |
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| (2,438,000 | ) |
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| (2,184,000 | ) |
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OTHER INCOME: |
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Interest and dividend income, net |
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| 524,000 |
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| 406,000 |
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| 1,407,000 |
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| 1,161,000 |
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Net realized and unrealized gain on marketable securities |
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| 293,000 |
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| 131,000 |
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| 395,000 |
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| 420,000 |
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Total other income, net |
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| 817,000 |
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| 537,000 |
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| 1,802,000 |
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| 1,581,000 |
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LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND SHARE OF NET LOSSES OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE |
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| (79,000 | ) |
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| (322,000 | ) |
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| (636,000 | ) |
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| (603,000 | ) |
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INCOME TAXES PROVISION: |
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Current |
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| - |
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| (13,000 | ) |
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| - |
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| (13,000 | ) |
Deferred taxes, net |
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| (71,000 | ) |
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| (31,000 | ) |
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| (355,000 | ) |
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| (278,000 | ) |
Total income tax benefit |
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| (71,000 | ) |
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| (44,000 | ) |
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| (355,000 | ) |
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| (229,000 | ) |
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LOSS BEFORE SHARE OF NET LOSS OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE: |
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| (8,000 | ) |
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| (278,000 | ) |
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| (281,000 | ) |
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| (312,000 | ) |
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SHARE OF NET LOSS OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEE |
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| (308,000 | ) |
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| (532,000 | ) |
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| (1,613,000 | ) |
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| (1,597,000 | ) |
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NET LOSS |
| $ | (316,000 | ) |
| $ | (810,000 | ) |
| $ | (1,894,000 | ) |
| $ | (1,909,000 | ) |
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Net loss per share |
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Basic |
| $ | (0.01 | ) |
| $ | (0.03 | ) |
| $ | (0.08 | ) |
| $ | (0.08 | ) |
Diluted |
| $ | (0.01 | ) |
| $ | (0.03 | ) |
| $ | (0.08 | ) |
| $ | (0.08 | ) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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| 23,126,480 |
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| 23,803,567 |
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| 23,337,716 |
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| 23,867,204 |
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Diluted |
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| 23,126,480 |
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| 23,803,567 |
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| 23,337,716 |
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| 23,867,204 |
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Cash dividends declared per share |
| $ | 0.05 |
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| $ | 0.05 |
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| $ | 0.10 |
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| $ | 0.10 |
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NET LOSS |
| $ |
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| $ |
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| $ |
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| $ |
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OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS Net unrealized holding gain on corporate bonds and notes during the period, net of tax |
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| - |
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| 14,000 |
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| - |
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| 14,000 |
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COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
| $ | (316,000 | ) |
| $ | (796,000 | ) |
| $ | (1,894,000 | ) |
| $ | (1,895,000 | ) |
NETWORK-1 TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
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| September 30, |
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| December 31, |
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| 2023 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 14,315,000 |
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| $ | 16,896,000 |
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Marketable securities, at fair value |
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| 27,201,000 |
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| 28,571,000 |
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Other current assets |
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| 141,000 |
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| 206,000 |
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
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| 41,657,000 |
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| 45,673,000 |
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OTHER ASSETS: |
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Patents, net of accumulated amortization |
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| 1,236,000 |
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| 1,326,000 |
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Equity investment |
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| 3,636,000 |
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| 5,249,000 |
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Operating leases right-of-use asset |
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| 43,000 |
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| 16,000 |
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Security deposit |
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| 13,000 |
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| 13,000 |
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Total Other Assets |
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| 4,928,000 |
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| 6,604,000 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
| $ | 46,585,000 |
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| $ | 52,277,000 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES: |
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Accounts payable |
| $ | 371,000 |
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| $ | 125,000 |
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Accrued payroll |
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| 6,000 |
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| 378,000 |
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Other accrued expenses |
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| 182,000 |
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| 297,000 |
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Operating lease obligation, current |
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| 40,000 |
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| 23,000 |
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Total Current Liabilities |
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| 599,000 |
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| 823,000 |
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LONG TERM LIABILITIES: |
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Deferred tax liability |
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| 407,000 |
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| 762,000 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
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| 1,006,000 |
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| 1,585,000 |
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note G) |
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Preferred stock, none issued and outstanding at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 |
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| - |
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Common stock, |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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| 67,757,000 |
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| 67,446,000 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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| (22,409,000 | ) |
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| (16,989,000 | ) |
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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| 45,579,000 |
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| 50,692,000 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
| $ | 46,585,000 |
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| $ | 52,277,000 |
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SOURCE: Network-1 Technologies, Inc.
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