UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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(X) | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016 | ||
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( ) | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
For the transition period from __________ to __________ |
Commission file number 1-4324
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ANDREA ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION
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(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York | 11-0482020 | |||
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. employer identification no.) | |||
incorporation or organization) |
620 Johnson Avenue Suite 1-B, Bohemia, | 11716 | |||||
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) | |||||
Registrants telephone number (including area code): | 631-719-1800 |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one)
Large Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Accelerated Filer | ☐ | ||
Non-Accelerated Filer | ☐ | Smaller Reporting Company | ☒ | ||
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common equity, as of the latest practicable date: As of May 12, 2016, there were 64,914,935 common shares outstanding.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ANDREA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 7,975,541 | $ | 5,592,554 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $5,415 | 1,412,608 | 1,902,388 | ||||||
Inventories, net | 75,026 | 58,028 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 56,840 | 60,086 | ||||||
Current portion of note receivable | 409,834 | 406,522 | ||||||
Assets from discontinued operations | 99,535 | 149,746 | ||||||
Total current assets | 10,029,384 | 8,169,324 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 80,987 | 86,960 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 340,109 | 345,359 | ||||||
Long term note receivable | - | 103,709 | ||||||
Other assets, net | 5,250 | 5,250 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 10,455,730 | $ | 8,710,602 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Trade accounts payable | $ | 1,541,856 | $ | 2,149,532 | ||||
Taxes payable | 45,000 | 45,000 | ||||||
Accrued Series C Preferred Stock Dividends | 73,921 | 73,921 | ||||||
Short-term deferred revenue | 6,270 | 6,600 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 914,416 | 1,640,833 | ||||||
Liabilities from discontinued operations | 35,025 | 40,075 | ||||||
Short-term advance from Revenue Sharing Agreement | 196,477 | 196,477 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 4,010,182 | 1,900,775 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 6,823,147 | 6,053,213 | ||||||
Advance from Revenue Sharing Agreement | 115,590 | 115,590 | ||||||
Long-term debt | 101,009 | - | ||||||
Total liabilities | 7,039,746 | 6,168,803 | ||||||
Series B Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, $.01 par value; authorized: 1,000 shares; | ||||||||
issued and outstanding: 0 shares | - | - | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Shareholders equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized: 2,497,500 shares; none issued and outstanding | - | - | ||||||
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock, net, $.01 par value; authorized: 1,500 shares; issued | ||||||||
and outstanding: 44.2 shares; liquidation value: $442,314 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
Series D Convertible Preferred Stock, net, $.01 par value; authorized: 2,500,000 shares; | ||||||||
issued and outstanding: 907,144 shares; liquidation value: $907,144 | 9,072 | 9,072 | ||||||
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized: 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding: | ||||||||
64,416,035 shares | 644,160 | 644,160 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 77,744,796 | 77,727,552 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (74,982,045 | ) | (75,838,986 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders equity | 3,415,984 | 2,541,799 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity | $ | 10,455,730 | $ | 8,710,602 |
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ANDREA ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | March 31, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Revenues | ||||||||
Net product revenues | $ | 95,392 | $ | 83,948 | ||||
License revenues | 3,047,317 | 212,379 | ||||||
Total revenues | 3,142,709 | 296,327 | ||||||
Cost of revenues | 28,936 | 30,653 | ||||||
Gross margin | 3,113,773 | 265,674 | ||||||
Patent Monetization expenses | 1,650,271 | 1,008,352 | ||||||
Research and development expenses | 195,521 | 179,476 | ||||||
General, administrative and selling expenses | 369,365 | 227,607 | ||||||
Continuing operating income (loss) | 898,616 | (1,149,761 | ) | |||||
Interest expense, net | (2,532 | ) | (7,499 | ) | ||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations | ||||||||
before provision for income taxes | 896,084 | (1,157,260 | ) | |||||
Provision for income taxes | 39,143 | 41,538 | ||||||
Income (loss) from continuing operations | 856,941 | (1,198,798 | ) | |||||
Loss from discontinued operations | - | (115,755 | ) | |||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 856,941 | $ | (1,314,553 | ) | |||
Basic weighted average shares | 64,416,035 | 63,721,035 | ||||||
Basic net income (loss) per share from | ||||||||
continuing operations | $ | .01 | $ | (.02 | ) | |||
Basic net income (loss) per share from | ||||||||
discontinuing operations | $ | .00 | $ | (.00 | ) | |||
Basic net income (loss) per share | $ | .01 | $ | (.02 | ) | |||
Diluted weighted average shares | 71,855,138 | 63,721,035 | ||||||
Diluted net income (loss) per share from | ||||||||
continuing operations | $ | .01 | $ | (.02 | ) | |||
Diluted net income (loss) per share from | ||||||||
discontinuing operations | $ | .00 | $ | (.00 | ) | |||
Diluted net income (loss) per share | $ | .01 | $ | (.02 | ) |
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ANDREA
ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION
AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENT
OF
SHAREHOLDERS
EQUITY
FOR THE
THREE
MONTHS
ENDED
MARCH
31, 2016
(UNAUDITED
)
Series C | Series D | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Convertible | Series C | Convertible | Series D | Common | |||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred | Convertible | Preferred | Convertible | Stock | Additional | Total | |||||||||||||||||||
Stock | Preferred | Stock | Preferred | Shares | Common | Paid-In | Accumulated | Shareholders | |||||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Stock | Outstanding | Stock | Outstanding | Stock | Capital | Deficit | Deficit | |||||||||||||||||
Balance, January 1, 2016 | 44.231432 | $ | 1 | 907,144 | $ | 9,072 | 64,416,035 | $ | 644,160 | $ | 77,727,552 | $ | (75,838,986 | ) | $ | 2,541,799 | |||||||||
Stock-based Compensation Expense | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
related to Stock Option Grants | - | - | - | - | - | - | 17,244 | - | 17,244 | ||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 856,941 | 856,941 | ||||||||||||||||
Balance, March 31, 2016 | 44.231432 | $ | 1 | 907,144 | $ | 9,072 | 64,416,035 | $ | 644,160 | $ | 77,744,796 | $ | (74,982,045 | ) | $ | 3,415,984 |
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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ANDREA ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, 2016 | March 31, 2015 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 856,941 | $ | (1,314,553 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating | ||||||||
activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 18,024 | 21,611 | ||||||
Stock based compensation expense | 17,244 | 28,971 | ||||||
Reserve (credit) for inventory obsolescence | 2,488 | (76,558 | ) | |||||
Provision for income tax withholding | 39,143 | 41,538 | ||||||
PIK interest, net | 10,416 | 11,568 | ||||||
Accrued interest on note receivable | (3,874 | ) | - | |||||
Change in: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | 450,464 | (57,921 | ) | |||||
Inventories | 30,898 | 132,722 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets | 3,246 | 19,321 | ||||||
Taxes payable | - | (38,000 | ) | |||||
Trade accounts payable | (607,676 | ) | 231,070 | |||||
Other current liabilities | (731,467 | ) | (10,515 | ) | ||||
Short-term deferred revenue | (330 | ) | (2,712 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) by operating activities | 85,517 | (1,013,458 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Repayments of note receivable | 104,271 | - | ||||||
Purchases of patents and trademarks | (6,801 | ) | - | |||||
Net cash provided by investing activities | 97,470 | - | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from long-term debt | 2,200,000 | 1,200,000 | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 2,200,000 | 1,200,000 | ||||||
Net increase in cash | 2,382,987 | 186,542 | ||||||
Cash, beginning of year | 5,592,554 | 3,574,530 | ||||||
Cash, end of period | $ | 7,975,541 | $ | 3,761,072 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Cash paid for: | ||||||||
Income Taxes | $ | 30,252 | $ | 81,999 |
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Note 1. Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation - The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of Andrea Electronics Corporation and its subsidiaries ("Andrea" or the Company). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In addition, the December 31, 2015 balance sheet data was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations of any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations to be expected for any other interim period or for the fiscal year.
These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) on March 29, 2016. The accounting policies used in preparing these unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements are consistent with those described in the December 31, 2015 audited consolidated financial statements.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Earnings Per Share - Basic income (loss) per share is computed by dividing the net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted income (loss) adjusts basic income (loss) per share for the effects of convertible securities, stock options and other potentially dilutive financial instruments, only in the periods in which such effect is dilutive. Diluted earnings per share are based on the assumption that all dilutive convertible shares and stock options were converted or exercised. Dilution is computed by applying the treasury stock method for the outstanding options, and the if-converted method for the outstanding convertible instruments. Under the treasury stock method, options are assumed to be exercised at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later) and as if funds obtained thereby were used to purchase common stock at the average market price during the period. Under the if-converted method, outstanding convertible instruments are assumed to be converted into common stock at the beginning of the period (or at the time of issuance, if later). Securities that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) in the future that were not included in the computation of the diluted EPS because to do so would have been anti-dilutive for the periods presented, consist of the following:
For the Three Months Ended | |||||||
March 31, 2016 | March 31, 2015 | ||||||
Total potentially dilutive common shares as of: | |||||||
Stock options to purchase common stock (Note 7) | 11,499,821 | 18,534,821 | |||||
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and related accrued dividends (Note 4) | - | 2,023,658 | |||||
Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (Note 5) | - | 3,628,576 | |||||
Total potentially dilutive common shares | 11,499,821 | 24,187,055 | |||||
Numerator: | |||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 856,941 | $ | (1,314,553 | ) | ||
Denominator: | |||||||
Basic Weighted average shares | 64,416,035 | 63,721,035 | |||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||
Stock options | 1,786,869 | - | |||||
Series C Convertible Preferred Stock and related accrued dividends (Note 4) | 2,023,658 | - | |||||
Series D Convertible Preferred Stock (Note 5) | 3,628,576 | - | |||||
Denominator for diluted income (loss) per share-adjusted weighted average | |||||||
shares after assumed conversions | 71,855,138 | 63,721,035 |
Cash - Cash includes cash and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. At various times during the periods ended March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had cash deposits in excess of the maximum amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Companys cash was held at four financial institutions.
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Concentration of Credit Risk - The following customers accounted for 10% or more of Andreas consolidated total revenues during at least one of the periods presented below:
For the Three Months Ended | ||||||
March 31, 2016 | March 31, 2015 | |||||
Customer A | * | 70 | % | |||
Customer B | * | 22 | % | |||
Customer C | 16 | % | * | |||
Customer D | 27 | % | * | |||
Customer E | 41 | % | * |
* |
Amounts are less than 10% |
As of March 31, 2016, Customer A, B and E accounted for approximately 6%, 2% and 92%, respectively, of accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2015, Customer A and B accounted for approximately 6% and 1%, respectively, of accounts receivable.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - The Company performs on-going credit evaluations of its customers and adjusts credit limits based upon payment history and the customers current credit worthiness, as determined by the review of their current credit information. Collections and payments from customers are continuously monitored. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts, which is based upon historical experience as well as specific customer collection issues that have been identified. While such bad debt expenses have historically been within expectations and allowances established, the Company cannot guarantee that it will continue to experience the same credit loss rates that it has in the past. If the financial condition of customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.
Inventories - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (on a first-in, first-out) or market basis. The cost of inventory is based on the respective cost of materials. Andrea reviews its inventory reserve for obsolescence on a quarterly basis and establishes reserves on inventories based on the specific identification method as well as a general reserve. Andrea records changes in inventory reserves as part of cost of revenues.
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Raw materials | $ | 14,381 | $ | 21,253 | ||||
Finished goods | 178,452 | 152,050 | ||||||
192,833 | 173,303 | |||||||
Less: reserve for obsolescence | (117,807 | ) | (115,275 | ) | ||||
$ | 75,026 | $ | 58,028 |
Long-Lived Assets - Andrea accounts for its long-lived assets in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 360 Property, Plant and Equipment for purposes of determining and measuring impairment of its long-lived assets (primarily intangible assets) other than goodwill. Andreas policy is to periodically review the value assigned to its long-lived assets to determine if they have been permanently impaired by adverse conditions which may affect Andrea whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If Andrea identifies a permanent impairment such that the carrying amount of Andreas long lived assets is not recoverable using the sum of an undiscounted cash flow projection (gross margin dollars from product revenues), the impaired asset is adjusted to its estimated fair value, based on an estimate of future discounted cash flows which becomes the new cost basis for the impaired asset. Considerable management judgment is necessary to estimate undiscounted future operating cash flows and fair values and, accordingly, actual results could vary significantly from such estimates. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, Andrea concluded that Intangibles and long-lived assets were not required to be tested for recoverability.
Revenue Recognition - Non software-related revenue, which is generally comprised of microphones and microphone connectivity product revenues, is recognized when title and risk of loss pass to the customer, which is generally upon shipment. With respect to licensing revenues, Andrea recognizes revenue in accordance with ASC 985, Software and ASC 605 Revenue Recognition. License revenue is recognized based on the terms and conditions of individual contracts. In addition, fee based services, which are short-term in nature, are generally performed on a time-and-material basis under separate service arrangements and the corresponding revenue is generally recognized as the services are performed.
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Income Taxes - Andrea accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes. ASC 740 requires an asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes and establishes for all entities a minimum threshold for financial statement recognition of the benefit of tax positions, and requires certain expanded disclosures. The provision for income taxes is based upon income or loss after adjustment for those permanent items that are not considered in the determination of taxable income. Deferred income taxes represent the tax effects of differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of the Companys assets and liabilities at the enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse. The Company evaluates the recoverability of deferred tax assets and establishes a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 the Company had recorded a full valuation allowance. Andrea expects it will reduce its valuation allowance in future periods to the extent that it can demonstrate its ability to utilize the assets. Management makes judgments as to the interpretation of the tax laws that might be challenged upon an audit and cause changes to previous estimates of tax liability. In managements opinion, adequate provisions for income taxes have been made for all years. If actual taxable income by tax jurisdiction varies from estimates, additional allowances or reversals of reserves may be necessary. Income tax expense consists of taxes payable for the period, withholding of income tax as mandated by the foreign jurisdiction in which the revenues are earned withholding of income tax as mandated by the foreign jurisdiction in which the revenues are earned and the change during the period in deferred tax assets and liabilities. The Company has identified its federal tax return and its state tax return in New York as "major" tax jurisdictions. Based on the Company's evaluation, it has been concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in the Company's condensed consolidated interim financial statements. The Company's evaluation was performed for tax years ended 2012 through 2015. The Company believes that its income tax positions and deductions will be sustained on audit and does not anticipate any adjustments that will result in a material change to its financial position.
Stock-Based Compensation - At March 31, 2016, Andrea had two stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 7. Andrea accounts for stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718, Compensation Stock Compensation. ASC 718 establishes accounting for stock-based awards exchanged for employee services. Under the provisions of ASC 718, stock-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and is recognized as expense over the employees requisite service period (generally the vesting period of the equity grant). The fair value of the Companys common stock options are estimated using the Black Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected volatility, dividend rate, risk free interest rate and the expected life. The Company expenses stock-based compensation by using the straight-line method. In accordance with ASC 718, excess tax benefits realized from the exercise of stock-based awards are classified in cash flows from financing activities. The future realization of the reserved deferred tax assets related to these tax benefits associated with the exercise of stock options will result in a credit to additional paid in capital if the related tax deduction reduces taxes payable. The Company has elected the with and without approach regarding ordering of windfall tax benefits to determine whether the windfall tax benefit did reduce taxes payable in the current year. Under this approach, the windfall tax benefit would be recognized in additional paid-in-capital only if an incremental tax benefit is realized after considering all other benefits presently available.
Use of Estimates - The preparation of condensed consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The most significant estimates, among other things, are used in accounting for allowances for bad debts, inventory valuation and obsolescence, product warranty, depreciation, deferred income taxes, expected realizable values for assets (primarily intangible assets), contingencies, revenue recognition as well as the recording and presentation of the Companys convertible preferred stock. Estimates and assumptions are periodically reviewed and the effects of any material revisions are reflected in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements in the period that they are determined to be necessary. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" (Topic 606), which supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, "Revenue Recognition," and most industry-specific guidance. This ASU is based on the principle that revenue is recognized to depict the transfer of goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The ASU also requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The amendments in the ASU must be applied using one of two retrospective methods and are effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2016. On July 9, 2015, the FASB modified ASU 2014-09 to be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. As modified, the FASB permits the adoption of the new revenue standard early, but not before the annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016. A public organization would apply the new revenue standard to all interim reporting periods within the year of adoption. The Company will evaluate the effects, if any, that adoption of this guidance will have on its financial statements.
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In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes (ASU 2015-17). The standard requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. ASU 2015-17 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted. ASU 2015-17 may be applied either prospectively, for all deferred tax assets and liabilities, or retrospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on its financial statements.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This standard requires that a lessee recognize the assets and liabilities that arise from operating leases. A lessee should recognize in the statement of financial position a liability to make lease payments (the lease liability) and a right-of-use asset representing its right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize lease assets and lease liabilities. In transition, lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of this new standard will have on its financial statements.
Reclassifications - Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation. The reclassifications did not have any effect on reported consolidated net loss for the periods presented.
Subsequent Events - The Company evaluates events that occurred after the balance sheet date but before the condensed consolidated interim financial statements are issued. Based upon the evaluation, other than as disclosed in Note 4, the Company did not identify any recognized or non-recognized subsequent events that would have required adjustment or disclosure in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements.
Note 3. Revenue Sharing, Note Purchase Agreement and Long-Term Debt
On December 24, 2014, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Revenue Sharing and Note Purchase Agreement (the Revenue Sharing Agreement), with AND34 Funding LLC (AND34) (acting as the Revenue Participants, the Note Purchasers, and the Collateral Agent), which was retroactively effective as of February 14, 2014. Under the Revenue Sharing Agreement, the Company granted AND34 a perpetual predetermined share in the rights of the Companys specified future revenues from patents currently owned by the Company (the Patents) in exchange for $3,500,000, which was recorded as an Advance from Revenue Sharing Agreement on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet with a remaining outstanding balance of $312,067 at March 31, 2016. The advance is being repaid over the period in which the Company generates any future monetization revenues in excess of any of the outstanding long-term debt and accrued interest to AND34. Under the terms of the Revenue Sharing Agreement with AND34, Andrea has agreed to issue and sell to AND34 Notes up to an aggregate outstanding amount of $10,700,000 during the four years after the closing date or such greater amount as AND34 may agree in its sole discretion. The proceeds of the Notes will be used to pay certain initial expenses related to the agreement, and going forward will be used for expenses of the Company incurred in pursuing patent monetization. AND34s rights to the Companys monetization revenues from the Patents and the Notes are secured by the Patents.
Any Monetization Revenues (as defined in the Revenue Sharing Agreement) will first be applied 100% to the payment of accrued and unpaid interest on, and then to repay outstanding principal of, the Notes. After the Notes are paid in full, the Monetization Revenues will be allocated amongst the Revenue Participants and the Company in accordance with certain predetermined percentages (based on aggregate amounts received by the Revenue Participants) ranging from 100% to the Revenue Participants (such percentage to be allocated to the Revenue Participants until they have received Monetization Revenues of $3,500,000 to repay the Advance from Revenue Sharing Agreement) to ultimately 20% to the Revenue Participants. Monetization Revenues is defined in the Revenue Sharing Agreement to include, but is not limited to, amounts that the Company receives from third parties with respect to the Patents, which may include new license revenues, certain product revenue, payments and judgments. Monetization Revenues and associated expenses are included in the Companys Patent Monetization Segment (Note 8). For the period ending March 31, 2016, there was approximately $2,944,000 of non-recurring monetization revenues recognized for patent licensing agreements entered into during 2016.
The Revenue Sharing Agreement contains many stipulations between the parties regarding the handling of various matters related to the monetization of the Patents. The Revenue Participants and the Company will account for the tax treatment as set forth in the Revenue Sharing Agreement. Following an Event of Default under the Revenue Sharing Agreement, the Note Purchasers and Revenue Participants may proceed to protect and enforce their rights by suit or other appropriate proceeding, either for specific performance or the exercise of any power granted under the Revenue Sharing Agreement or ancillary documents including the Notes.
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Advance from Revenue Sharing Agreement
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Advance from Revenue Sharing Agreement | $ | 312,067 | $ | 312,067 | ||||
Less: short-term Advance from Revenue Sharing Agreement | (196,477 | ) | (196,477 | ) | ||||
Long-term Advance from Revenue Sharing Agreement, net of short-term | ||||||||
Advance from Revenue Sharing Agreement | $ | 115,590 | $ | 115,590 |
Amounts reported as short-term Advance from the Revenue Sharing Agreement reflect amounts that were paid subsequent to the three months ended March 31, 2016.
Long-term debt
March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Note Payable | $ | 4,100,000 | $ | 1,900,000 | ||||
PIK interest | 11,191 | 775 | ||||||
Total long-term debt | $ | 4,111,191 | $ | 1,900,775 | ||||
Less: current maturities of long-term debt | (4,010,182 | ) | (1,900,775 | ) | ||||
Long-term debt, net of current maturities | $ | 101,009 | $ | - |
The unpaid principal amount of the Notes (including any PIK Interest) will have an interest rate equal to LIBOR (as defined in the Revenue Sharing Agreement) plus 2% per annum, (3% at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015); provided that upon and during the continuance of an Event of Default (as set forth in the Revenue Sharing Agreement), the interest rate will increase an additional 2% per annum. Interest may be paid in cash at the option of the Company and otherwise shall be paid by increasing the principal amount of the Notes by the amount of such interest (PIK Interest). The principal balance of the Notes and all unpaid interest thereon will be due the earlier of receipt of Monetization Revenues or on June 30, 2020. The Company may prepay the Notes from time to time in whole or in part, without penalty or premium. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 $2,200,000 of notes payable were issued to AND34. Amounts reported as current maturities of long-term debt reflect amount expected to be paid in the next twelve months.
Note 4. Series C Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
On October 10, 2000, Andrea issued and sold in a private placement $7,500,000 of Series C Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (the Series C Preferred Stock). Each of these shares of Series C Preferred Stock had a stated value of $10,000 plus a $1,671 increase in the stated value, which sum is convertible into Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.2551. On February 17, 2004, Andrea announced that it had entered into an Exchange and Termination Agreement and an Acknowledgment and Waiver Agreement, which eliminated the dividend of 5% per annum on the stated value. The additional amount of $1,671 represents the 5% per annum from October 10, 2000 through February 17, 2004. The shares of Series C Preferred Stock are subject to antidilution provisions, which are triggered in the event of certain stock splits, recapitalizations, or other dilutive transactions. In addition, issuances of common stock at a price below the conversion price then in effect (currently $0.2551), or the issuance of warrants, options, rights, or convertible securities which have an exercise price or conversion price less than that conversion price, other than for certain previously outstanding securities and certain excluded securities (as defined in the certificate of amendment), require the adjustment of the conversion price to that lower price at which shares of common stock have been issued or may be acquired. In the event that Andrea issues securities in the future which have a conversion price or exercise price which varies with the market price and the terms of such variable price are more favorable than the conversion price in the Series C Preferred Stock, the purchasers may elect to substitute the more favorable variable price when making conversions of the Series C Preferred Stock.
In accordance with Sub Topic 815-40, Andrea evaluated the Series C Preferred Stock and concluded that it is not indexed to the Companys stock because of the conversion price adjustment feature described above. Accordingly, under the provisions of ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, Andrea evaluated the Series C Preferred Stock embedded conversion feature. The Company has concluded that the embedded conversion feature would be classified in shareholders equity if it were a freestanding instrument as the Series C Preferred Stock is more akin to equity and as such it should not be bifurcated from the Series C instrument and accounted for separately.
As of March 31, 2016, there were 44.231432 shares of Series C Preferred Stock outstanding, which were convertible into 2,023,658 shares of Common Stock and remaining accrued dividends of $73,921.
On April 4, 2016, 10.904533 shares of Series C Preferred Stock, together with related accrued dividends, were converted into 498,900 shares of Common Stock at a conversion price of $0.2551.
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Note 5. Series D Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock
On February 17, 2004, Andrea entered into a Securities Purchase Agreement (including a Registration Rights Agreement) with certain holders of the Series C Preferred Stock and other investors (collectively, the Buyers) pursuant to which the Buyers agreed to invest a total of $2,500,000. In connection with this agreement, on February 23, 2004, the Buyers purchased, for a purchase price of $1,250,000, an aggregate of 1,250,000 shares of a new class of preferred stock, the Series D Preferred Stock, convertible into 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock (an effective conversion price of $0.25 per share) and Common Stock warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock. These warrants were exercisable at any time after August 17, 2004, at an exercise price of $0.38 per share. On February 23, 2009, these warrants expired without being exercised.
In addition, on June 4, 2004, the Buyers purchased for an additional $1,250,000, an additional 1,250,000 shares of Series D Preferred Stock convertible into 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock (an effective conversion price of $0.25 per share) and Common Stock warrants exercisable for an aggregate of 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock. The warrants were exercisable at any time after December 4, 2004 and before June 4, 2009 at an exercise price of $0.17 per share. On June 4, 2009, these warrants expired without being exercised.
The shares of Series D Preferred Stock are also subject to antidilution provisions, which are triggered in the event of certain stock splits, recapitalizations, or other dilutive transactions. In addition, issuances of common stock at a price below the conversion price then in effect (currently $0.25), or the issuance of warrants, options, rights, or convertible securities which have an exercise price or conversion price less than that conversion price, other than for certain previously outstanding securities and certain excluded securities (as defined in the certificate of amendment), require the adjustment of the conversion price to that lower price at which shares of common stock have been issued or may be acquired. In the event that Andrea issues securities in the future which have a conversion price or exercise price which varies with the market price and the terms of such variable price are more favorable than the conversion price in the Series D Preferred Stock, the purchasers may elect to substitute the more favorable variable price when making conversions of the Series D Preferred Stock. In addition, the Company is required to use its best efforts to secure the inclusion for quotation on the Over the Counter Bulletin Board for the common stock issuable under the Series D Preferred Stock and to arrange for at least two market makers to register with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. In the event that the holder of the Series D Preferred Stock and related warrants is unable to convert these securities into Andrea Common Stock, the Company shall pay to each such holder a Registration Delay Payment. This payment is to be paid in cash and is equal to the product of (i) the stated value of such Preferred Shares multiplied by (ii) the product of (1) .0005 multiplied by (2) the number of days that sales cannot be made pursuant to the Registration Statement (excluding any days during that may be considered grace periods as defined by the Registration Rights Agreement).
In accordance with Sub Topic 815-40, Andrea evaluated the Series D Preferred Stock and concluded that it is not considered to be indexed to the Companys stock because of the conversion price adjustment feature described above. Accordingly, under the provisions of ASC 815, Andrea evaluated the Series D Preferred Stock embedded conversion feature. The Company has concluded that the embedded conversion feature would be classified in shareholders equity if it were a freestanding instrument as the Series D Preferred Stock is more akin to equity and as such it should not be bifurcated from the Series D instrument and accounted for separately.
As of March 31, 2016, there were 907,144 shares of Series D Preferred Stock outstanding which were convertible into 3,628,576 shares of Common Stock.
Note 6. Commitments And Contingencies
Leases
In May 2015, Andrea entered into a new lease for its new corporate headquarters located in Bohemia, New York, where Andrea leases space for research and development, sales and executive offices from an unrelated party. The lease is for approximately 3,000 square feet and expires in October 2020. The rent expense under this operating lease was $8,509 for the three month period ended March 31, 2016. The monthly rent under this lease is $2,625 with annual escalations of 3.5%.
Andreas previous corporate headquarters were located in Bohemia, New York. The lease from an unrelated party, which expired in May 2015, was for approximately 11,000 square feet and housed Andreas warehousing, sales and executive offices. Rent expense under Andreas previous operating lease was $0 and $25,774 for the three month period ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
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As of March 31, 2016, the minimum future lease payments under this lease and all other noncancellable operating leases are as follows:
2016 (April 1 December 31) | $ | 38,814 | |
2017 | 44,118 | ||
2018 | 38,690 | ||
2019 | 39,899 | ||
2020 | 30,843 | ||
Total | $ | 192,364 |
Employment Agreements
In August 2014, the Company entered into an employment agreement with Mr. Andrea. The effective date of the employment agreement is August 1, 2014 and expires July 31, 2016 and is subject to renewal as approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. Pursuant to his employment agreement, Mr. Andrea will receive an annual base salary of $300,000. The employment agreement provides for quarterly bonuses equal to 5% of the Companys pre-bonus net after tax quarterly earnings for a total quarterly bonus amount not to exceed $12,500; and annual bonuses equal to 9% of the Companys annual pre-bonus net after tax earnings in excess of $300,000 up to $3,000,000, and 3% of the Companys annual pre-bonus adjusted net after tax earnings in excess of $3,000,000. Adjustments to net after tax earnings shall be made to remove the impact of change in recognition of accumulated deferred tax asset value. All bonuses shall be payable as soon as the Companys cash flow permits. All bonus determinations or any additional bonus in excess of the above will be made in the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee. Mr. Andrea is also entitled to a change in control payment equal to three times the three year average of the cash incentive compensation paid or accrued as of the date of termination, continuation of health and medical benefits for three years and immediate vesting of all stock options in the event of a change in control during the term of his agreement and subsequent termination of his employment within two years following the change of control. In the event of his termination without cause or resignation with the Companys consent, Mr. Andrea is entitled to a severance payment equal to nine months of his base salary, plus the nine months prorated portion of his most recent annual and quarterly bonuses, and a continuation of health insurance coverage for Mr. Andrea, his spouse and his dependents for 12 months. At March 31, 2016, the future minimum cash commitments under this agreement aggregate $333,516.
In November 1999, as amended August 2008, the Company entered into a change in control agreement with the Chief Financial Officer, Corisa L. Guiffre. This agreement provides for a change in control payment equal to three times her average annual compensation for the five preceding taxable years, with continuation of health and medical benefits for three years in the event of a change in control of the Company, as defined in the agreement, and subsequent termination of employment other than for cause.
Legal Proceedings
In December 2010, Audrey Edwards, Executrix of the Estate of Leon Leroy Edwards, filed a law suit in the Superior Court of Providence County, Rhode Island, against 3M Company and over 90 other defendants, including the Company, alleging that the Company processed, manufactured, designed, tested, packaged, distributed, marketed or sold asbestos containing products that contributed to the death of Leon Leroy Edwards. The Company received service of process in April 2011. The Company has retained legal counsel and has filed a response to the compliant. The Company believes the lawsuit is without merit and intends to file a Motion for Summary Judgment to that affect. Accordingly, the Company does not believe the lawsuit will have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
In July 2014, Andrea filed three complaints with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleging patent infringement against Acer Inc. and related entities ("Acer"), Lenovo Group Ltd. and related entities ("Lenovo"), and Toshiba Corp. and related entities ("Toshiba"), and requesting monetary and injunctive relief (the 2014 District Court Cases).
In January 2015, Andrea filed seven complaints with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleging patent infringement against Acer, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. and related entities ("Asus"), Dell Inc. ("Dell"), Hewlett-Packard Co. ("HP"), Lenovo, Realtek Semiconductor Corp. ("Realtek"), and Toshiba, and requesting monetary and injunctive relief (the 2015 District Court Cases). The 2014 District Court Cases and 2015 Court Cases were stayed on March 23, 2015 due to Andreas complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) against these parties.
In February 2015, Andrea filed a complaint with the ITC, alleging patent infringement and unfair competition against Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Realtek, and Toshiba and requesting injunctive relief. The ITC instituted an investigation on March 12, 2015 (the ITC Investigation). Conexant Systems, Inc. (Conexant) and Waves Audio, Ltd. (Waves) intervened as parties in the ITC Investigation.
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In January 2016, Waves filed three (3) petitions for inter partes review of certain Andrea patents asserted in the 2014 and 2015 District Court Cases and the ITC Investigation with the PTO (Waves IPRs). In connection with the Andrea and Waves settlement the Waves IPRs were terminated.
Andrea settled its disputes with Acer, Asus, Conexant, HP, Lenovo, Realtek, Toshiba, and Waves. Therefore, the 2014 District Court Cases and the 2015 District Court Cases were dismissed with respect to these parties, and these parties were terminated from the ITC Investigation. Additionally, because Andrea entered into settlement and/or licensing agreements with each of Dells software suppliers for Dells products accused of infringement, the 2015 District Court Case was dismissed with respect to Dell and Dell was terminated from the ITC Investigation. As a result, the 2014 and 2015 District Court Cases were all dismissed and the ITC Investigation has been terminated.
Note 7. Stock Plans and Stock Based Compensation
In 1998, the Board adopted the 1998 Stock Option Plan (1998 Plan), which was subsequently approved by the shareholders. The 1998 Plan, as amended, authorized the granting of awards, the exercise of which would allow up to an aggregate of 6,375,000 shares of Andreas Common Stock to be acquired by the holders of those awards. The awards could take the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, deferred stock, stock reload options or other stock-based awards. Awards could be granted to key employees, officers, directors and consultants. No further awards will be granted under the 1998 Plan.
In October 2006, the Board adopted the Andrea Electronics Corporation 2006 Equity Compensation Plan (2006 Plan), which was subsequently approved by the shareholders. The 2006 Plan, as amended, authorizes the granting of awards, the exercise of which would allow up to an aggregate of 18,000,000 shares of Andreas Common Stock to be acquired by the holders of those awards. The awards can take the form of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock or other stock-based awards. Awards may be granted to key employees, officers, directors and consultants. At March 31, 2016, there were 1,677,436 shares available for further issuance under the 2006 Plan.
The stock option awards granted under these plans have been granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Companys stock at the date of grant; with vesting periods of up to four years and 10-year contractual terms.
The fair values of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model that uses weighted-average assumptions. Expected volatilities are based on implied volatilities from historical volatility of the Companys stock. The expected term of options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
The stock option awards granted under these plans have been granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Companys stock on the date of grant; with vesting periods of up to four years and 10-year contractual terms.
There were no options granted during the three month period ended March 31, 2016 or 2015.
Option activity during 2016 is summarized as follows:
Options Outstanding | Options Exercisable | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Weighted | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted | Weighted | Average | Weighted | Weighted | Average | ||||||||||||||||
Average | Average | Remaining | Average | Average | Remaining | ||||||||||||||||
Options | Exercise | Fair | Contractual | Options | Exercise | Fair | Contractual | ||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Price | Value | Life | Exercisable | Price | Value | Life | ||||||||||||||
At January 1, 2016 | 16,929,821 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.08 | 3.56 years | 14,895,122 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.08 | 2.85 years | |||||||||
Canceled | (30,000 | ) | $ | 0.04 | $ | 0.03 | |||||||||||||||
At March 31, 2016 | 16,899,821 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.08 | 3.32 years | 14,865,122 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.08 | 2.61 years |
Based on the March 31, 2016, fair market value of the Companys common stock of $0.11, the aggregate intrinsic value for the 16,899,821 options outstanding and 14,865,122 shares exercisable is $459,940 and $395,229, respectively.
Total compensation expense recognized related to stock option awards was $17,244 and $28,971 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016, $14,427 of compensation expense is included in general, administrative and selling expenses and $2,817 of compensation expense is included in research and development expenses. In the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015, $22,779 of compensation expense is included in general, administrative and selling expenses and $6,192 of compensation expense is included in research and development expenses.
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As of March 31, 2016, there was $61,766 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the 2006 Plan. This unrecognized compensation cost is expected to be recognized during 2016, 2017 and 2018 in the amounts of $39,160, $20,660 and $1,946, respectively.
Note 8. Segment Information
Andrea follows the provisions of ASC 280 Segment Reporting. Reportable operating segments are determined based on Andreas management approach. The management approach, as defined by ASC 280, is based on the way that the chief operating decision-maker organizes the segments within an enterprise for making operating decisions and assessing performance. While Andreas results of operations are primarily reviewed on a consolidated basis, the chief operating decision-maker also manages the enterprise in two segments: (i) Patent Monetization and (ii) Andrea DSP Microphone and Audio Software Products. Patent Monetization includes Monetization Revenues (as defined in our Amended and Restated Revenue Sharing Agreement). Andrea DSP Microphone and Audio Software Products primarily include products based on the use of some, or all, of the following technologies: Andrea Digital Super Directional Array microphone technology (DSDA), Andrea Direction Finding and Tracking Array microphone technology (DFTA), Andrea PureAudio noise filtering technology, and Andrea EchoStop, an advanced acoustic echo cancellation technology.
The following represents selected condensed consolidated interim financial information for Andreas segments for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
Andrea DSP | ||||||||||||
Microphone and | ||||||||||||
Patent | Audio Software | 2016 Three Month | ||||||||||
2016 Three Month Segment Data | Monetization | Products | Segment Data | |||||||||
Net product revenues | $ | - | $ | 95,392 | $ | 95,392 | ||||||
License revenues | 2,945,862 | 101,455 | 3,047,317 | |||||||||
Continuing operating income (loss) | 1,232,042 | (333,426 | ) | 898,616 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 6,025 | 11,999 | 18,024 | |||||||||
Assets | 6,303,007 | 4,053,188 | 10,356,195 | |||||||||
Property and equipment and intangibles | 170,055 | 251,041 | 421,096 | |||||||||
Purchases of patents and trademarks | 3,401 | 3,400 | 6,801 | |||||||||
Andrea DSP | ||||||||||||
Microphone and | 2015 Three | |||||||||||
Patent | Audio Software | Month Segment | ||||||||||
2015 Three Month Segment Data | Monetization | Products | Data | |||||||||
Net product revenues | $ | - | $ | 83,948 | $ | 83,948 | ||||||
License revenues | 1,849 | 210,530 | 212,379 | |||||||||
Continuing operating loss | (1,060,541 | ) | (89,220 | ) | (1,149,761 | ) | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 5,937 | 9,156 | 15,093 | |||||||||
Andrea DSP | ||||||||||||
Microphone and | ||||||||||||
Patent | Audio Software | 2015 Year End | ||||||||||
December 31, 2015 Year End Segment Data | Monetization | Products | Segment Data | |||||||||
Assets | $ | 2,278,587 | $ | 6,282,269 | $ | 8,560,856 | ||||||
Property and equipment and intangibles | 172,677 | 259,642 | 432,319 |
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Management assesses non-operating income statement data on a consolidated basis only. International revenues are based on the country in which the end-user is located. For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 total revenues by geographic area were as follows:
Geographic Data | March 31, 2016 | March 31, 2015 | ||||
Total revenues: | ||||||
United States | $ | 1,431,152 | $ | 130,176 | ||
Foreign (1) | 1,711,557 | 166,151 | ||||
$ | 3,142,709 | $ | 296,327 |
(1) | Total revenue from Israel represented 41% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Total revenue from the Peoples Republic of China and Singapore represented 56% of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2015. |
As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, accounts receivable by geographic area were as follows:
Geographic Data | March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | ||||
Accounts receivable: | ||||||
United States | $ | 23,033 | $ | 1,788,500 | ||
Foreign | 1,389,575 | 113,888 | ||||
$ | 1,412,608 | $ | 1,902,388 |
Note 9. Sale of Andrea Anti-Noise Products Division
On April 2, 2015, Andrea Electronics Corporation consummated the transactions contemplated by the Asset Purchase Agreement, by and between Andrea Electronics Corporation and Andrea Communications LLC dated March 27, 2015. Under the Asset Purchase Agreement, the Company sold its Anti-Noise Products Division (the Division) and certain related assets for a purchase price of $900,000 which included a cash payment of $300,000 and a note receivable of $600,000 payable in 18 equal monthly installments of $34,757 including interest at a rate of 3.25% per annum beginning in October 2015. In addition, under the Asset Purchase Agreement the Company is entitled to receive an additional $100,000 in the event that the revenues derived from Andrea Communications LLCs operation of the Division exceed certain thresholds over a specified time period, as defined in the Asset Purchase Agreement. Accordingly, the results of operations, the assets and liabilities of the Division are presented as discontinued operations for both current and prior periods.
The following table reflects the results of the discontinued operations of the Divisions business segment for the three month period ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 and as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively:
For the Three Months Ended | |||||||
March 31, 2016 | March 31, 2015 | ||||||
Operations | |||||||
Net Revenues | $ | 48,772 | $ | 368,740 | |||
Cost of Sales | 48,772 | 252,072 | |||||
Gross margin | - | 116,668 | |||||
Research and Development Expenses | - | 16,943 | |||||
General, administrative and selling expenses | - | 215,480 | |||||
(Loss) income from Discontinued Operations | $ | - | $ | (115,755 | ) | ||
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Accounts Receivable, net | $ | 27,476 | $ | 27,303 | |||
Inventories, net | 72,059 | 122,443 | |||||
Assets from Discontinued Operations | $ | 99,535 | $ | 149,746 | |||
Liabilities | |||||||
Other current liabilities | 35,025 | 40,075 | |||||
Liabilities from discontinued operations | $ | 35,025 | $ | 40,075 |
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
Our mission is to provide the emerging voice interface markets with state-of-the-art digital microphone products and noise reduction software that facilitate natural language, human/machine interfaces.
Examples of the applications and interfaces for which Andrea DSP Microphone and Audio Software Products provide benefits include: Internet and other computer-based speech; telephony communications; multi-point conferencing; speech recognition; and other applications and interfaces that incorporate natural language processing. We believe that end users of these applications and interfaces will require high quality microphone and earphone products that enhance voice transmission, particularly in noisy environments, for use with personal computers, mobile personal computing devices, cellular and other wireless communication devices and automotive communication systems. Our Andrea DSP Microphone and Audio Software Products use far-field digital signal processing technology to provide high quality transmission of voice where the user is at a distance from the microphone. High quality audio communication technologies will be required for emerging far-field voice applications, ranging from continuous speech dictation, to Internet telephony and multiparty video teleconferencing and collaboration, to natural language-driven interfaces for automobiles, home and office automation and other machines and devices into which voice-controlled microprocessors are expected to be introduced during the next several years.
Our Critical Accounting Policies
Our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements and the notes to our unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements contain information that is pertinent to management's discussion and analysis. The preparation of unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. On a continual basis, management reviews its estimates utilizing currently available information, changes in facts and circumstances, historical experience and reasonable assumptions. After such reviews, and if deemed appropriate, those estimates are adjusted accordingly. Actual results may vary from these estimates and assumptions under different and/or future circumstances. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. A discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates are included in Managements Discussion and Analysis or Plan of Operation in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. Management has discussed the development and selection of these policies with the Audit Committee of the Companys Board of Directors, and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors has reviewed the Companys disclosures of these policies. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies or estimates reported in the Managements Discussion and Analysis section of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on assumptions and may describe future plans, strategies and expectations of the Company. These forward-looking statements are generally identified by use of the words believe, expect, intend, anticipate, estimate, project or similar expressions. The Companys ability to predict results or the actual effect of future plans or strategies is inherently uncertain. Factors which could have a material adverse effect on the operations of the Company and its subsidiaries include, but are not limited to, changes in economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect our business and prospects. Additional factors are discussed below under Risk Factors and in Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and the Companys quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. These risks and uncertainties should be considered in evaluating forward-looking statements and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the Company does not undertake, and specifically disclaims any obligation, to release publicly the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
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Results Of Continuing Operations
Three Months ended March 31, 2016 compared to Three Months ended March 31, 2015
Total Revenues
For the Three Months Ended
March 31, |
% | ||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | Change | |||||||||
Patent Monetization revenues | |||||||||||
License revenues | $ | 2,945,862 | $ | 1,849 | 159,222 | (a) | |||||
Total Patent Monetization revenues | 2,945,862 | 1,849 | 159,222 | ||||||||
Andrea DSP Microphone and Audio Software | |||||||||||
Product revenues | |||||||||||
Revenues of automotive array microphone | |||||||||||
products | 4,361 | 337 | 1,194 | (b) | |||||||
Revenue from customized digital product | 47,743 | 64,722 | (26 | ) | (c) | ||||||
All other Andrea DSP Microphone and Audio | |||||||||||
product revenues | 43,288 | 18,889 | 129 | (d) | |||||||
License revenues | 101,455 | 210,530 | (52 | ) | (e) | ||||||
Total Andrea DSP Microphone and Audio Software | |||||||||||
Products revenues | 196,847 | 294,478 | (33 | ) | |||||||
Total revenues | $ | 3,142,709 | $ | 296,327 | (961 | ) |
(a) | The increase of approximately $2,944,000 in license revenues, is the result of non-recurring revenue recognized for patent licensing agreements entered into during 2016. | ||
(b) | The approximate $4,000 increase in sales of automotive array microphone products is the result of increased product sales to integrators of public safety vehicle solutions for the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015. | ||
(c) | The decrease of approximately $17,000 for three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to same period in 2015 in customized digital product revenues is related to decreased product revenues to an OEM customer for a customized digital product. | ||
(d) | The increase of approximately $24,000 for quarter ended March 31, 2016 as compared to same period in 2015 in all other Andrea DSP Microphone and Audio Software product revenues is related to increased product revenues to OEM customers for digital products. | ||
(e) | The $109,000 decrease in license revenues is a result of a decrease of royalties for the three months ended March 31, 2016 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015. |
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues as a percentage of total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was less than 1% and 10%, respectively. This decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 is a result of increased patent monetization revenues.
Patent Monetization Expenses
Patent monetization expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2016 increased 64% to $1,650,271 from $1,008,352 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. These expenses are a result of our continuing efforts to pursue patent monetization including the filing of the complaints disclosed under Part II, Item 1 Legal Proceedings in this Form 10-Q.
Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2016 increased 9% to $195,521 from $179,476 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The expenses primarily relate to costs associated with the development of new products. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the increase in research and development expenses reflects a 1% decrease in our Patent Monetization efforts to $6,025, or 3% of total research and development expenses, and a 9% increase in our Andrea DSP Microphone and Audio Software Technology efforts to $189,496, or 97% of total research and development expenses. With respect to DSP Microphone and Audio Software technologies, research efforts are primarily focused on the pursuit of commercializing a natural language-driven human/machine interface by developing optimal far-field microphone solutions for various voice-driven interfaces, incorporating Andreas digital super directional array microphone technology, and certain other related technologies such as noise suppression and stereo acoustic echo cancellation. We believe that continued research and development spending should benefit Andrea in the future.
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General, Administrative and Selling Expenses
General, administrative and selling expenses increased approximately 62% to $369,365 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 from $227,607 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, general, administrative and selling expenses related to our Patent Monetization efforts were $57,524, or 16% of the total general, administrative and selling expenses, and general, administrative and selling expenses related to our Andrea DSP Microphone and Audio Software Technology were $311,841, or 84% of total general, administrative and selling expenses. The increase of approximately $142,000 is related to general, administrative and selling expenses now being allocated to continuing operations in 2016.
Interest expense, net
Interest expense, net for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $2,532 compared to $7,499 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The changes in this line item are attributable to a decrease of interest expense related to long-term debt in conjunction with the Revenue Sharing Agreement partially offset from the interest income on the note receivable related to the sale of the Andrea Anti-Noise Products Division.
Provision for Income Taxes
The income tax provision for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $39,143, compared to $41,538 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The provision is a result of certain licensing revenues that are subject to withholding of income tax as mandated by the foreign jurisdiction in which the revenues are earned.
Net income (loss)
Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $856,941 compared to a net loss of $1,314,553 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The net income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, principally reflects the factors described above.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on its financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.
Liquidity And Capital Resources
At March 31, 2016, we had cash of $7,975,541 compared with $5,592,554 at December 31, 2015. The increase in our cash balance at March 31, 2016 was primarily a result of the note proceeds received in connection with the Revenue Sharing Agreement.
Our working capital balance at March 31, 2016 was $3,206,237 compared to working capital of $2,116,111 at December 31, 2015. The increase in working capital reflects an increase in total current assets of $1,860,060 and an increase in total current liabilities of $769,934. The increase in total current assets reflects an increase in cash of $2,382,987, a decrease in accounts receivable of $489,780, an increase in inventories of $16,998, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $3,246, a decrease in assets from discontinued operations of $50,211 and an increase in current note receivable of $3,312. The increase in total current liabilities of $769,934 reflects a decrease in trade accounts payable of $607,676, a decrease in short-term deferred revenue of $330, a decrease in liabilities from discontinued operations of $5,050, an increase in the current portion of long-term debt of $2,109,407 and a decrease of $726,417 in other current liabilities.
The increase in cash of $2,382,987 reflects $85,517 of net cash provided by operating activities, $97,470 cash provided by investing activities, and $2,200,000 of cash provided by financing activities.
The cash provided by operating activities of $85,517, excluding non-cash charges for the three months ended March 31, 2016, was attributable to a $450,464 decrease in accounts receivable, a $30,898 decrease in inventories, a $3,246 decrease in prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets, a $607,676 decrease in trade accounts payable, a $731,467 decrease in other current liabilities and a $330 decrease in short-term deferred revenue. The changes in accounts receivable, inventories, prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets, trade accounts payable, other current liabilities and short-term deferred revenue primarily reflect differences in the timing related to both the payments for and the acquisition of inventory as well as for other services in connection with ongoing efforts related to Andreas various product lines including continuing efforts to pursue patent monetization, including the filing of the complaints disclosed under Part II, Item 1 Legal Proceedings in this Form 10-Q.
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The cash provided by investing activities of $97,470 reflects $104,271 of repayments in note receivable offset in part by $6,801 in patents and trademarks related expenses. The increase in patents and trademarks reflects capital expenditures associated with our intellectual property.
The cash provided by financing activities of $2,200,000, reflects proceeds from long-term debt.
We plan to improve our cash flows in 2016 by aggressively pursuing monetization of our patents related to our Andrea DSP Microphone Audio Software, increasing the sales of our Andrea DSP Microphone Audio Software Products through the introduction of new products as well as the increased efforts we are putting into our sales and marketing efforts. As of May 12, 2016, Andrea had approximately $4,000,000 of cash deposits. We cannot assure that demand will continue for any of our products, including future products related to our Andrea DSP Microphone and Audio Software technologies, or, that if such demand does exist, that we will be able to obtain the necessary working capital to increase production and provide marketing resources to meet such demand on favorable terms, or at all.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Andreas management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, have evaluated the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (the Exchange Act). Based upon their evaluation, the principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, Andreas disclosure controls and procedures were effective for the purpose of ensuring that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act with the SEC (1) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms, and (2) is accumulated and communicated to Andreas management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within a company have been detected. Andreas disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving its objectives.
There have been no changes in the Companys internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonable likely to materially affect the Companys internal controls over financial reporting during the period covered by this Quarterly Report.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
In December 2010, Audrey Edwards, Executrix of the Estate of Leon Leroy Edwards, filed a law suit in the Superior Court of Providence County, Rhode Island, against 3M Company and over 90 other defendants, including the Company, alleging that the Company processed, manufactured, designed, tested, packaged, distributed, marketed or sold asbestos containing products that contributed to the death of Leon Leroy Edwards. The Company received service of process in April 2011. The Company has retained legal counsel and has filed a response to the compliant. The Company believes the lawsuit is without merit and intends to file a Motion for Summary Judgment to that affect. Accordingly, the Company does not believe the lawsuit will have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
In July 2014, Andrea filed three complaints with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleging patent infringement against Acer Inc. and related entities ("Acer"), Lenovo Group Ltd. and related entities ("Lenovo"), and Toshiba Corp. and related entities ("Toshiba"), and requesting monetary and injunctive relief (the 2014 District Court Cases).
In January 2015, Andrea filed seven complaints with the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleging patent infringement against Acer, ASUSTeK Computer Inc. and related entities ("Asus"), Dell Inc. ("Dell"), Hewlett-Packard Co. ("HP"), Lenovo, Realtek Semiconductor Corp. ("Realtek"), and Toshiba, and requesting monetary and injunctive relief (the 2015 District Court Cases). The 2014 District Court Cases and 2015 Court Cases were stayed on March 23, 2015 due to Andreas complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) against these parties.
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In February 2015, Andrea filed a complaint with the ITC, alleging patent infringement and unfair competition against Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Realtek, and Toshiba and requesting injunctive relief. The ITC instituted an investigation on March 12, 2015 (the ITC Investigation). Conexant Systems, Inc. (Conexant) and Waves Audio, Ltd. (Waves) intervened as parties in the ITC Investigation.
In January 2016, Waves filed three (3) petitions for inter partes review of certain Andrea patents asserted in the 2014 and 2015 District Court Cases and the ITC Investigation with the PTO (Waves IPRs). In connection with the Andrea and Waves settlement the Waves IPRs were terminated.
Andrea settled its disputes with Acer, Asus, Conexant, HP, Lenovo, Realtek, Toshiba, and Waves. Therefore, the 2014 District Court Cases and the 2015 District Court Cases were dismissed with respect to these parties, and these parties were terminated from the ITC Investigation. Additionally, because Andrea entered into settlement and/or licensing agreements with each of Dells software suppliers for Dells products accused of infringement, the 2015 District Court Case was dismissed with respect to Dell and Dell was terminated from the ITC Investigation. As a result, the 2014 and 2015 District Court Cases were all dismissed and the ITC Investigation has been terminated.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Risk Factors
Our operating results are subject to significant fluctuation, period-to-period comparisons of our operating results may not necessarily be meaningful and you should not rely on them as indications of our future performance.
Our results of operations have historically been and are subject to continued substantial annual and quarterly fluctuations. The causes of these fluctuations include, among other things:
| the volume of sales of our products under our collaborative marketing arrangements; | ||
| the cost of development of our products; | ||
| the mix of products we sell; | ||
| the mix of distribution channels we use; | ||
| the timing of our new product releases and those of our competitors; | ||
| fluctuations in the computer and communications hardware and software marketplace; and | ||
| general economic conditions. |
We cannot assure that the level of revenues and gross profit, if any, that we achieve in any particular fiscal period will not be significantly lower than in other fiscal periods. Our total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were $3,142,709 compared to $296,327 for the three months ended March 31, 2015. Net income for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was $856,941, or $0.01 per share on a basic and diluted basis, compared to a net loss of $1,314,553, or $0.02 loss per share on a basic and diluted basis for the three months ended March 31, 2015. We continue to explore opportunities to grow sales in other business areas and vigorously defend and monetize our intellectual property. However, we cannot predict whether such opportunities and defense of our intellectual property will be successful.
Shares Eligible For Future Sale May Have An Adverse Effect On Market Price and Andrea Shareholders May Experience Substantial Dilution.
Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market could have the effect of depressing the prevailing market price of our common stock. Of the 200,000,000 shares of common stock presently authorized, 64,914,935 were outstanding as of May 12, 2016. The number of shares outstanding does not include an aggregate of 23,715,591 shares of common stock that are issuable. This number of issuable common shares is equal to approximately 37% of the 64,914,935 outstanding shares. These issuable common shares are comprised of: a) 16,884,821 shares of our common stock reserved for issuance upon exercise of outstanding awards granted under our 1998 Stock Plan and 2006 Stock Plan; b) 1,677,436 shares reserved for future grants under our 2006 Stock Plan; c) 1,524,758 shares of common stock that are issuable upon conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock; and d) 3,628,576 shares of common stock issuable upon conversion of the Series D Preferred Stock.
In addition to the risk factors set forth above and the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in this report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q are not the only risks that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.
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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITY AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
a) Exhibits
Exhibit 10.1 |
Settlement Agreement
between Andrea Electronics Corporation and ASUSTeK Computer Inc. and ASUS
Computer International dated January 27, 2016
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Exhibit 10.2 | Settlement Agreement between Andrea Electronics Corporation and Conexant Systems, Inc. dated February 16, 2016 | |
Exhibit 10.3 | Settlement Agreement between Andrea Electronics Corporation and Lenovo (United States) Inc. dated February 18, 2016 | |
Exhibit 10.4 | Settlement Agreement between Andrea Electronics Corporation and Waves Audio Ltd. dated March 3, 2016 | |
Exhibit 31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer | |
Exhibit 31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer | |
Exhibit 32 | Section 1350 Certifications* | |
Exhibit 101.0 | The following materials from the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016, formatted in XBRL: (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders Deficit; (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and (v) the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ANDREA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION | |||
By: | /s/ DOUGLAS J. ANDREA | ||
Name: Douglas J. Andrea | |||
Title: Chairman of the Board, President, Chief | |||
Executive Officer and Corporate Secretary |
Date: May 16, 2016 | |||
/s/ DOUGLAS J. ANDREA | Chairman of the Board, President, Chief | May 16, 2016 | |
Douglas J. Andrea | Executive Officer and Corporate Secretary | ||
/s/ CORISA L. GUIFFRE | Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and | May 16, 2016 | |
Corisa L. Guiffre | Assistant Corporate Secretary |
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Exhibit 10.1
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Settlement Agreement ( Agreement ) is effective as of the latest date set out on the signature page hereof (the Effective Date ), among Andrea Electronics Corporation , a New York corporation having a place of business at 620 Johnson Ave., Suite 1B, Bohemia, New York 11716 ( Andrea ); and ASUSTeK Computer Inc. , a Taiwan corporation having a place of business at No. 15, Li-Te Rd., Beitou District, Taipei 112, Taiwan and ASUS Computer International, a California corporation having a place of business at 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, California 94539 (together, Asus ) (Andrea and Asus may each be referred to as a Party or collectively be referred to as the Parties ).
RECITALS
WHEREAS , the Parties wish to resolve the litigations titled Andrea Electronics Corporation v. ASUSTek Computer Inc. and ASUS Computer International Inc., Civ. Action No. 2:15-cv-00214, pending in the Eastern District of New York (the New York Case), as well as International Trade Commission Investigation No. 337-TA-949 titled Certain Audio Processing Hardware and Software and Products Containing the Same , Inv. No. 337-TA-949 (the ITC Investigation) (collectively, the Litigations); and
WHEREAS , Andrea has granted ASUSTeK Computer Inc. and its Subsidiaries a license to the Asserted Patents, the License Agreement being attached hereto as Confidential Exhibit A.
In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, Andrea and Asus agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings which shall include both singular and plural forms in context. Additional terms may be defined elsewhere in this Agreement.
1.1. Asserted Patents means all patents asserted by Andrea in the Litigations, namely, the following U.S. Patents: 5,825,898; 6,049,607; 6,363,345; 6,483,923; and 6,377,637.
1.2. Control (including its correlative meanings, Controlled and Controlling ) means the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an Entity whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; it being understood and agreed that with respect to a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, and similar structures, Control shall also require (a) ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting stock, limited liability interest, partnership interest, or other voting interest (or equivalent interest), in any such corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, or (b) in any country where it is not permitted by law to own more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting stock, limited liability interest, partnership interest, or other voting interest (or equivalent interest) in a local corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, ownership of the maximum legally allowed ownership interest of the voting stock, limited liability interest, partnership interest, or other voting interest (or equivalent interest) of the local corporation, limited liability company, or partnership.
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1.3. Entity means a natural person, corporation, association, joint venture, partnership, company, limited liability company or other legal entity recognized in any jurisdiction in the world.
1.4. License Agreement shall mean the License Agreement between Andrea and Asus, attached as Exhibit A.
1.5. Subsidiary shall mean any Entity directly or indirectly Controlled by a Party, as of the Effective Date.
SECTION 2: DISMISSALS
2.1. Dismissals. Subject to the terms and conditions herein the Parties shall file the following:
a. |
Andrea and Asus shall file a motion to the
ITC Investigation substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit B within
ten (10) days of the Effective Date.
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b. | Within five (5) court days of the receipt of payment by Andrea as set forth in Section 3.1 of the License Agreement, the Parties shall file stipulations of dismissal with prejudice regarding all claims and counterclaims asserted against each other in the New York Case substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit C. |
2.2. Releases . Andrea and its Subsidiaries and Asus and its Subsidiaries hereby release all claims, counterclaims and/or defenses relating to the Asserted Patents that were brought or could have been brought in the New York Case as of the Effective Date.
2.3. No Costs . The Parties agree that this Agreement is intended solely as a compromise between the Parties and without any acknowledgment of liability, fault, or damages. The Parties acknowledge and agree that each Party shall bear its own attorneys fees, court costs, expenses, and any other related costs and expenses that they have incurred in connection with any and all claims previously filed against each other. The Parties also agree that they shall bear their own costs and attorneys fees relating to or arising from the negotiation and performance of this Agreement.
SECTION 3
MISCELLANEOUS
3.1. Term . The rights granted under this Agreement, if any, shall commence upon the Effective Date.
3.2. No Other Obligations . Neither Party shall have any other responsibilities or obligations in connection with actions to enforce or defend the Asserted Patents.
3.3. Binding on Successors . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, successors and assignees. Notwithstanding the preceding, it is understood that no assignment will release either Party or their Subsidiaries from any of their obligations hereunder.
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SECTION 4
NOTICE
4.1. Written Notices . Any notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by facsimile transmission, electronic mail, overnight express mail or express courier service to such Party at the address given below, or such other address as provided by a Party by written notice in accordance with this Section, and shall be effective on receipt. Notwithstanding the foregoing, notices and other communications sent by facsimile transmission or electronic mail shall be effective upon the senders receipt of an acknowledgement from the intended recipient. This paragraph in no way constitutes waiver of service of process in any litigation between the parties.
SECTION 5
GOVERNING LAW AND JURISDICTION
5.1. Governing Law . The Parties agree that this Agreement shall be considered to have been made in, and construed and interpreted in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
5.2. Jurisdiction . The Parties hereby submit to, and waive any venue objections against, the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Santa Clara County, the State of California.
SECTION 6
WARRANTIES; COVENANTS; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
6.1. Limited Warranty . Each Party represents and warrants that it has the full authority to enter into and fully perform this Agreement; and that this Agreement is valid and binding and enforceable in accordance with its terms.
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SECTION 7
CONFIDENTIALITY
7.1. Duty to Maintain Confidentiality . Either Party may publicly disclose this Agreement, except that the License Agreement, Exhibit A, may only be disclosed in accordance with the Confidentiality obligations contained therein.
SECTION 8
MISCELLANEOUS
8.1. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts in the English language and each executed document shall be deemed an original thereof.
8.2. Entire Agreement; Construction . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all written and oral prior agreements and understandings with respect thereto.
8.3. Modification . No variation or modification of the terms of this Agreement or any waiver of any of the terms or provisions hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each of the Parties.
8.4. Severability; Interpretation . This Agreement is subject to the restrictions, limitations, terms and conditions of all applicable governmental regulations, approvals and clearances. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect for any reason, that invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be interpreted and construed as if such term or provision, to the extent the same shall have been held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, had never been contained herein, and instead had been included in such manner as to lawfully effectuate the intent of such term or provision. The Parties acknowledge that each Party was represented by legal counsel in connection with this Agreement and that each of them and its counsel have reviewed this Agreement, and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any applicable amendments or any exhibits.
8.5. Waiver . Failure by either Party to enforce any rights under this Agreement for any length of time shall not be construed as a waiver of such rights nor shall a waiver by either Party in one or more instances be construed as constituting a continuing waiver or as a waiver in other instances.
8.6. Remedies . In the event of a breach of this Agreement, in addition to the right to enforce its rights under this Agreement, each Party shall retain any and all rights and/or remedies, at law or in equity.
8.7. No Admission . The Parties agree that this Agreement or anything contained herein shall not constitute an admission by Asus of infringement, validity or enforceability of any of the Asserted Patents.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by duly authorized officers effective on the Effective Date.
Andrea Electronics Corporation | ||
By: | /s/ Douglas Andrea | |
Name: Douglas Andrea | ||
Title: C.E.O. | ||
Date: | 1/12/2016 |
ASUSTeK Computer Inc. | ASUS Computer International | |||
By: | /s/ Jerry Shen | By: | Steve Chang | |
Name: Jerry Shen | Name: Steve Chang | |||
Title: C.E.O. | Title: President | |||
Date: | 1/27/2016 | Date: | 1/14/2016 |
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Exhibit 10.2
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Settlement Agreement ( Agreement ) is effective as of the latest date set out on the signature page hereof (the Effective Date ), among Andrea Electronics Corporation , a New York corporation having a place of business at 620 Johnson Ave., Suite 1B, Bohemia, New York 11716 ( Andrea ); and Conexant Systems, Inc. , a Delaware corporation having a place of business at 1901 Main Street, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92614 (Conexant) (Andrea and Conexant may each be referred to as a Party or collectively be referred to as the Parties ).
RECITALS
WHEREAS , the Parties wish to resolve the litigation pending in the International Trade Commission Investigation No. 337-TA-949 titled Certain Audio Processing Hardware and Software and Products Containing the Same (the ITC Investigation) in which Conexant intervened;
WHEREAS , Andrea has granted Conexant and its Subsidiaries a license to the Asserted Patents, the License Agreement being attached hereto as Confidential Exhibit A.
In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, Andrea and Conexant agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings which shall include both singular and plural forms in context. Additional terms may be defined elsewhere in this Agreement.
1.1. Asserted Patents means all patents asserted by Andrea in the ITC Investigation, namely, the following U.S. Patents: 5,825,898; 6,049,607; 6,363,345; 6,483,923; and 6,377,637.
1.2. Control (including its correlative meanings, Controlled and Controlling ) means the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an Entity whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; it being understood and agreed that with respect to a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, and similar structures, Control shall also require (a) ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting stock, limited liability interest, partnership interest, or other voting interest (or equivalent interest), in any such corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, or (b) in any country where it is not permitted by law to own more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting stock, limited liability interest, partnership interest, or other voting interest (or equivalent interest) in a local corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, ownership of the maximum legally allowed ownership interest of the voting stock, limited liability interest, partnership interest, or other voting interest (or equivalent interest) of the local corporation, limited liability company, or partnership.
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1.3. Entity means a natural person, corporation, association, joint venture, partnership, company, limited liability company or other legal entity recognized in any jurisdiction in the world.
1.4. License Agreement shall mean the License Agreement between Andrea and Conexant, attached as Confidential Exhibit A.
1.5. Subsidiary shall mean any Entity directly or indirectly Controlled by a Party, as of the Effective Date.
SECTION 2: DISMISSALS
2.1. Dismissals. Subject to the terms and conditions herein the Parties shall file the following:
a. | Andrea and Conexant shall jointly file a motion to terminate the ITC Investigation substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit B within five (5) days of the Effective Date. |
2.2. Releases . Upon receipt of payment by Andrea as set forth in Section 3.1 of the License Agreement, Andrea and its Subsidiaries and Conexant, its parent and Conexants Subsidiaries shall release all claims, counterclaims and/or defenses against each other relating to the Asserted Patents that were brought or could have been brought of any kind and nature whatsoever, including but not limited to any claims in the ITC Investigation, as of the Effective Date.
a. | With respect to any and all claims released herein, each Party stipulates and agrees that they shall be deemed to have expressly waived any and all provisions, rights and benefits conferred by any law of any country, state or territory, or principle of common law, which is similar, comparable, or equivalent to Cal. Civ. Code § 1542, which provides: | ||
A GENERAL RELEASE DOES NOT EXTEND TO CLAIMS WHICH THE CREDITOR DOES NOT KNOW OR SUSPECT TO EXIST IN HIS FAVOR AT THE TIME OF EXECUTING THE RELEASE, WHICH IF KNOWN BY HIM MUST HAVE MATERIALLY AFFECTED HIS SETTLEMENT WITH THE DEBTOR. | |||
Each Party acknowledges that the inclusion of such unknown claims in the releases above was separately bargained for and was a key element of this Agreement. Each Party acknowledges that they may hereafter discover facts which are different from or in addition to those that they may now know or believe to be true with respect to any and all claims herein released and agree that all such unknown claims are nonetheless released and that the releases above shall be and remain effective in all respects even if such different or additional facts are subsequently discovered. |
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2.3. No Costs . The Parties agree that this Agreement is intended solely as a compromise between the Parties and without any acknowledgment of liability, fault, or damages. The Parties acknowledge and agree that each Party shall bear its own attorneys fees, court costs, expenses, and any other related costs and expenses that they have incurred in connection with any and all claims previously filed against each other. The Parties also agree that they shall bear their own costs and attorneys fees relating to or arising from the negotiation and performance of this Agreement.
SECTION
3
MISCELLANEOUS
3.1. Term . The rights granted under this Agreement, if any, shall commence upon the Effective Date.
3.2. No Other Obligations . Neither Party shall have any other responsibilities or obligations in connection with actions to enforce or defend the Asserted Patents.
3.3. Binding on Successors . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, successors and assignees. Notwithstanding the preceding, it is understood that no assignment will release either Party or their Subsidiaries from any of their obligations hereunder.
SECTION 4
NOTICE
4.1. Written Notices . Any notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by facsimile transmission, electronic mail, overnight express mail or express courier service to such Party at the address given below, or such other address as provided by a Party by written notice in accordance with this Section, and shall be effective on receipt. Notwithstanding the foregoing, notices and other communications sent by facsimile transmission or electronic mail shall be effective upon the senders receipt of an acknowledgement from the intended recipient. This paragraph in no way constitutes waiver of service of process in any litigation between the parties.
For Andrea: | Andrea Electronics Corporation | ||
620 Johnson Ave., Suite 1B | |||
Bohemia, New York 11716 | |||
For Conexant: | Conexant Systems, Inc. | ||
1901 Main Street, Suite 300 | |||
Irvine, CA 92614 | |||
Attn: General Counsel |
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SECTION 5
GOVERNING LAW AND
JURISDICTION
5.1. Governing Law . The Parties agree that this Agreement shall be considered to have been made in, and construed and interpreted in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
5.2. Jurisdiction . The Parties hereby submit to, and waive any venue objections against, the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Orange County in the State of California.
SECTION 6
WARRANTIES; COVENANTS;
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
6.1. Limited Warranty . Each Party represents and warrants that it has the full authority to enter into and fully perform this Agreement; and that this Agreement is valid and binding and enforceable in accordance with its terms.
SECTION
7
CONFIDENTIALITY
7.1. Duty to Maintain Confidentiality . Either Party may publicly disclose this Agreement, except that the License Agreement, Confidential Exhibit A, may only be disclosed in accordance with the Confidentiality obligations contained therein.
SECTION
8
MISCELLANEOUS
8.1. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts in the English language and each executed document shall be deemed an original thereof.
8.2. Entire Agreement; Construction . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all written and oral prior agreements and understandings with respect thereto.
8.3. Modification . No variation or modification of the terms of this Agreement or any waiver of any of the terms or provisions hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each of the Parties.
8.4. Severability; Interpretation . This Agreement is subject to the restrictions, limitations, terms and conditions of all applicable governmental regulations, approvals and clearances. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect for any reason, that invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be interpreted and construed as if such term or provision, to the extent the same shall have been held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, had never been contained herein, and instead had been included in such manner as to lawfully effectuate the intent of such term or provision. The Parties acknowledge that each Party was represented by legal counsel in connection with this Agreement and that each of them and its counsel have reviewed this Agreement, and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any applicable amendments or any exhibits.
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8.5. Waiver . Failure by either Party to enforce any rights under this Agreement for any length of time shall not be construed as a waiver of such rights nor shall a waiver by either Party in one or more instances be construed as constituting a continuing waiver or as a waiver in other instances.
8.6. Remedies . In the event of a breach of this Agreement, in addition to the right to enforce its rights under this Agreement, each Party shall retain any and all rights and/or remedies, at law or in equity.
8.7. No Admission . The Parties agree that this Agreement or anything contained herein shall not constitute an admission by Conexant of infringement, validity or enforceability of any of the Asserted Patents.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by duly authorized officers effective on the Effective Date.
Andrea Electronics Corporation
By: | /s/ Douglas Andrea |
Name: | Douglas Andrea |
Title: | CEO |
Date: | 2/16/2016 |
Conexant Systems, Inc. | |
By: | /s/ Denis Regimbal |
Name: | Denis Regimbal |
Title: | President and CEO |
Date: | 2/16/2016 |
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Exhibit 10.3
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Settlement Agreement ( Agreement ) is effective as of the latest date set out on the signature page hereof (the Effective Date ), among Andrea Electronics Corporation , a New York corporation having a place of business at 620 Johnson Ave., Suite 1B, Bohemia, New York 11716 ( Andrea ); and Lenovo (United States) Inc. , a Delaware corporation having a place of business at 1009 Think Place, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560 ( Lenovo) (Andrea and Lenovo may each be referred to as a Party or collectively be referred to as the Parties ).
RECITALS
WHEREAS , the Parties wish to resolve the pending litigations between them in Andrea Electronics Corp. v. Lenovo Corporation, et al. , in the Eastern District of New York (Case Nos.2:14-cv-04489 and 2:15-cv-00212) the New York Cases and Certain Audio Processing Hardware and Software and Products Containing Same, in the International Trade Commission (ITC Investigation No. 337-TA-949) the ITC Investigation (collectively, the Litigations ); and
WHEREAS , Andrea has granted Lenovo and its Subsidiaries a license to the Asserted Patents, the License Agreement being attached hereto as Confidential Exhibit A.
In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, Andrea and Lenovo agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings which shall include both singular and plural forms in context. Additional terms may be defined elsewhere in this Agreement.
1.1. Asserted Patents means (a) US Patents: 5,825,898; 6,049,607; 6,363,345; 6,483,923; and 6,377,637; (b) any patents or patent applications that claim priority directly or indirectly from the foregoing patents in subsection (a), or from which priority is directly or indirectly claimed by any of the patents in subsection (a), or that have common priority with the patents in subsection (a); (c) any foreign counterparts, foreign related Patents, continuations, divisionals, continuations-in-part, extensions, substitutions, reissues, renewals and all results of oppositions, reexaminations, supplemental examinations, requests for continued examination and other review procedures of any of the foregoing in subsections (a) and (b); and (d) all patents issuing on patent applications covered by any of the foregoing subsections (a) through (c).
1.2. Control (including its correlative meanings, Controlled and Controlling ) means, with respect to an entity, the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an entity whether through ownership of voting securities, by agreement, or otherwise.
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1.3. Entity means a natural person, corporation, association, joint venture, partnership, company, limited liability company or other legal entity recognized in any jurisdiction in the world.
1.4. License Agreement shall mean the License Agreement between Andrea and Lenovo, attached as Confidential Exhibit A.
1.5. Subsidiary means (a) with respect to Andrea, any entity directly or indirectly Controlled by Andrea as of the Effective Date (but shall only be considered a Subsidiary during the period of time when such Control exists); and (b) with respect to Lenovo:
i. | (1) Lenovo Group Ltd., and (2) any entity directly or indirectly Controlled by Lenovo Group Ltd. as of the Effective Date (but shall only be considered a Subsidiary during the period of time when such Control exists); and/or | ||
ii. | any entity directly or indirectly Controlled by Lenovo (United States), Inc. as of the Effective Date (but shall only be considered a Subsidiary during the period of time when such Control exists). |
SECTION 2: DISMISSALS
2.1. Dismissals. Subject to the terms and conditions herein the Parties shall file the following:
a. | Within five (5) business days of the execution of the Agreement, the Parties shall jointly file a motion to terminate, substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit B, the ITC Investigation. The Parties agree that to the extent such a motion is denied either by the presiding ALJ or by the Commission, the Parties will jointly seek leave for Lenovo and Andrea to retroactively file or supplement any document after the expiration of any deadline in the ITC Investigation. | ||
b. | Within five (5) business days of Andreas receipt of the payment set forth in Section 3.1 of the License Agreement, the Parties shall file stipulations of dismissal with prejudice regarding all claims and counterclaims asserted against each other in the New York Cases substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit C. The Parties agree to submit to the court appropriate stipulations and proposed orders for extensions of time for all due dates so that neither Party is required to incur unnecessary expenses between the Effective Date and the date the case is dismissed. |
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2.2. Releases . Upon receipt of payment by Andrea as set forth in Section 3.1 of the License Agreement, Andrea and its Subsidiaries and Lenovo, its parent, and its Subsidiaries shall release all claims, counterclaims and/or defenses against each other relating to the Asserted Patents that were brought or could have been brought of any kind and nature whatsoever, including but not limited to any claims or defenses in the Litigations, as of the Effective Date.
2.3. Compromise . The Parties acknowledge and agree that (a) this Agreement is intended solely as a compromise between the Parties and without any acknowledgment of liability, fault or damages, and (b) nothing in this Agreement shall constitute an admission by Lenovo of infringement of, nor the validity or enforceability of, any of the Asserted Patents.
2.4. No Costs . The Parties acknowledge and agree that each Party shall bear its own attorneys fees, court costs, expenses, and any other related costs and expenses that they have incurred in connection with any and all claims previously filed against each other. The Parties also agree that they shall bear their own costs and attorneys fees relating to or arising from the negotiation and performance of this Agreement.
SECTION 3
MISCELLANEOUS
3.1. Term . The rights granted under this Agreement, if any, shall commence upon the Effective Date.
3.2. No Other Obligations . Neither Party shall have any other responsibilities or obligations in connection with actions to enforce or defend the Asserted Patents.
3.3. Binding on Successors . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, permitted successors and assignees. Notwithstanding the preceding, it is understood that no assignment will release either Party or their Subsidiaries from any of their obligations hereunder.
SECTION 4
NOTICE
4.1. Written Notices . Any notice required or permitted by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be sent by a reliable overnight courier service; by prepaid registered or certified mail, return receipt requested; or by facsimile to the other Party at the address below or to such other address for which such Party shall give notice hereunder. Such notice shall be deemed to have been given one (1) day after the date of sending if by overnight courier service, or five (5) days after the date of sending by registered or certified mail, or upon confirmed receipt if delivered by facsimile, excepted that notice of change of address shall be effective only upon receipt.
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For Andrea: | Andrea Electronics Corporation | ||
620 Johnson Ave., Suite 1B | |||
Bohemia, New York 11716 | |||
For Lenovo: | Lenovo (United States) Inc. | ||
1009 Think Place | |||
Legal Department | |||
Morrisville, NC 27560 | |||
Attn: General Counsel, re. Litigation | |||
Facsimile: 919.294.3342 | |||
With a copy to: | |||
Fred I. Williams | |||
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP | |||
600 Congress Avenue, Suite 1350 | |||
Austin, TX 78701 | |||
Telephone: 512.499.6218 | |||
Facsimile: 512.499.6290 | |||
Email: fwilliams@akingump.com |
SECTION
5
GOVERNING LAW AND
JURISDICTION
5.1. Governing Law . The Parties agree that this Agreement shall be considered to have been made in, and construed and interpreted in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
5.2. Jurisdiction . The Parties agree that all disputes and litigation regarding this Agreement, its construction, and matters connected with its performance be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the federal courts located in the State of New York.
SECTION 6
WARRANTIES; COVENANTS;
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
6.1. Limited Warranty . Each Party represents and warrants that it has the full authority to enter into and fully perform this Agreement, and to the extent required herein, bind their Subsidiaries as defined in Section 1.5 herein; and that this Agreement is valid and binding and enforceable in accordance with its terms.
SECTION
7
CONFIDENTIALITY
7.1. Duty to Maintain Confidentiality . Either Party may publicly disclose this Agreement, except that the License Agreement, Confidential Exhibit A, may only be disclosed in accordance with the Confidentiality obligations contained therein.
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Lenovo (United States), Inc.
By: | |
Name: | Rachel A. Adams |
Title: | Vice President |
Date: | February 18, 2016 |
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Exhibit 10.4
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
This Settlement Agreement ( Agreement ) is effective as of the latest date set out on the signature page hereof (the Effective Date ), among Andrea Electronics Corporation , a New York corporation having a place of business at 620 Johnson Ave., Suite 1B, Bohemia, New York 11716 ( Andrea ); and Waves Audio Ltd. , an Israeli corporation having a place of business at Azrieli Center 3, Tel-Aviv 6701101, Israel (Waves) (Andrea and Waves may each be referred to as a Party or collectively be referred to as the Parties ).
RECITALS
WHEREAS , the Parties wish to resolve the litigation pending in the International Trade Commission, Investigation No. 337-TA-949 titled Certain Audio Processing Hardware and Software and Products Containing the Same (the ITC Investigation), in which Waves intervened; and
WHEREAS , Andrea has granted Waves and its Subsidiaries a license to the Asserted Patents (as defined below), the License Agreement (as defined below) being attached hereto as Confidential Exhibit A.
In consideration of the mutual promises and covenants herein contained, Andrea and Waves agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS
As used in this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings which shall include both singular and plural forms in context. Additional terms may be defined elsewhere in this Agreement.
1.1. Asserted Patents means all patents asserted by Andrea in the ITC Investigation, namely, the following U.S. Patents: 5,825,898; 6,049,607; 6,363,345; 6,483,923; and 6,377,637.
1.2. Control (including its correlative meanings, Controlled and Controlling ) means the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an Entity whether through ownership of voting securities, by contract or otherwise; it being understood and agreed that with respect to a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, and similar structures, Control through ownership of voting securities shall require (a) ownership of more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting stock, limited liability interest, partnership interest, or other voting interest (or equivalent interest), in any such corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, or (b) in any country where it is not permitted by law to own more than fifty percent (50%) of the voting stock, limited liability interest, partnership interest, or other voting interest (or equivalent interest) in a local corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, ownership of the maximum legally allowed ownership interest of the voting stock, limited liability interest, partnership interest, or other voting interest (or equivalent interest) of the local corporation, limited liability company, or partnership.
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1.3. Entity means a natural person, corporation, association, joint venture, partnership, company, limited liability company or other legal entity recognized in any jurisdiction in the world.
1.4. License Agreement shall mean the License Agreement between Andrea and Waves, attached as Confidential Exhibit A.
1.5. Subsidiary shall mean any Entity directly or indirectly Controlled by a Party, as of the Effective Date.
SECTION 2: DISMISSALS
2.1. Dismissals. Subject to the terms and conditions herein the Parties shall file the following:
a. | Andrea and Waves shall jointly file a motion to terminate the ITC Investigation substantially in the form set forth in Exhibit B within five (5) days of the Effective Date. | ||
b. | Within five (5) business days of the Effective Date, Waves agrees to and shall withdraw/terminate its Inter Partes Review requests Nos. 2016-00459, 2016-00461, and 2016-00474, filing pleadings substantially in the form agreed upon by the Parties respective counsel. Waves agrees to take any and all actions to expedite the withdrawal/termination of the IPR requests. |
2.2. Releases . Effective as of the date that Andrea receives the payment set forth in Section 3.1 of the License Agreement, Andrea and its Subsidiaries and Waves and its Subsidiaries release all claims, counterclaims and/or defenses against each other relating to the Asserted Patents that were brought or could have been brought of any kind and nature whatsoever, including but not limited to any claims or defenses in the ITC Investigation, as of the Effective Date.
2.3. No Costs . The Parties agree that this Agreement is intended solely as a compromise between the Parties and without any acknowledgment of liability, fault, or damages. The Parties acknowledge and agree that each Party shall bear its own attorneys fees, court costs, expenses, and any other related costs and expenses that they have incurred in connection with any and all claims previously filed against each other. The Parties also agree that they shall bear their own costs and attorneys fees relating to or arising from the negotiation and performance of this Agreement.
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SECTION
3
MISCELLANEOUS
3.1. Term . The rights, benefits, obligations, and burdens set forth in this Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date.
3.2. No Other Obligations . Neither Party shall have any other responsibilities or obligations in connection with actions to enforce or defend the Asserted Patents.
3.3. Binding on Successors . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties, successors and assignees. Notwithstanding the preceding, it is understood that no assignment will release either Party or their Subsidiaries from any of their obligations hereunder.
SECTION 4
NOTICE
4.1. Written Notices . Any notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by facsimile transmission, electronic mail, overnight express mail or express courier service to such Party at the address given below, or such other address as provided by a Party by written notice in accordance with this Section, and shall be effective on receipt. Notwithstanding the foregoing, notices and other communications sent by facsimile transmission or electronic mail shall be effective upon the senders receipt of an acknowledgement from the intended recipient. This paragraph in no way constitutes waiver of service of process in any litigation between the parties.
For Andrea: | Andrea Electronics Corporation | |
620 Johnson Ave., Suite 1B | ||
Bohemia, New York 11716 | ||
For Waves: | Waves Audio, Ltd. | |
Azrieli Center 3, | ||
Tel-Aviv 6701101, Israel |
SECTION 5
GOVERNING LAW AND
JURISDICTION
5.1. Governing Law . The Parties agree that this Agreement shall be considered to have been made in, and construed and interpreted in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of New York, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.
5.2. Jurisdiction . The Parties hereby submit to, and waive any venue objections against, the sole and exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in the State of New York.
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SECTION 6
WARRANTIES; COVENANTS;
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
6.1. Limited Warranty . Each Party represents and warrants that it has the full authority to enter into and fully perform this Agreement; and that this Agreement is valid and binding and enforceable in accordance with its terms.
SECTION
7
CONFIDENTIALITY
7.1. Duty to Maintain Confidentiality . Either Party may publicly disclose this Agreement, except that the License Agreement, Confidential Exhibit A, may only be disclosed in accordance with the Confidentiality obligations contained therein.
SECTION
8
MISCELLANEOUS
8.1. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts in the English language and each executed document shall be deemed an original thereof.
8.2. Entire Agreement; Construction . This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all written and oral prior agreements and understandings with respect thereto.
8.3. Modification . No variation or modification of the terms of this Agreement or any waiver of any of the terms or provisions hereof shall be valid unless in writing and signed by an authorized representative of each of the Parties.
8.4. Severability; Interpretation . This Agreement is subject to the restrictions, limitations, terms and conditions of all applicable governmental regulations, approvals and clearances. If any term or provision of this Agreement is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect for any reason, that invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other term or provision hereof, and this Agreement shall be interpreted and construed as if such term or provision, to the extent the same shall have been held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, had never been contained herein, and instead had been included in such manner as to lawfully effectuate the intent of such term or provision. The Parties acknowledge that each Party was represented by legal counsel in connection with this Agreement and that each of them and its counsel have reviewed this Agreement, and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in the interpretation of this Agreement or any applicable amendments or any exhibits.
8.5. Waiver . Failure by either Party to enforce any rights under this Agreement for any length of time shall not be construed as a waiver of such rights nor shall a waiver by either Party in one or more instances be construed as constituting a continuing waiver or as a waiver in other instances.
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8.6. Remedies . In the event of a breach of this Agreement, in addition to the right to enforce its rights under this Agreement, each Party shall retain any and all rights and/or remedies, at law or in equity.
8.7. No Admission . The Parties agree that this Agreement or anything contained herein shall not constitute an admission by Waves of infringement, validity or enforceability of any of the Asserted Patents.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by duly authorized officers effective on the Effective Date.
Andrea Electronics Corporation
By: | /s/ Douglas Andrea |
Name: | Douglas Andrea |
Title: | CEO |
Date: | 3/3/2016 |
Waves Audio Ltd.
By: | |
Name: | Nir Kozlovsky |
Title: | CFO |
Date: | 3/3/2016 |
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EXHIBIT 31.1
RULE
13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
I, Douglas J. Andrea, certify that:
Date: May 16, 2016 | /s/ DOUGLAS J. ANDREA | |
Douglas J. Andrea | ||
Chairman of the Board, President, Chief | ||
Executive Officer and Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT 31.2
RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
I, Corisa L. Guiffre, certify that:
Date: May 16, 2016 | /s/ CORISA L. GUIFFRE | |
Corisa L. Guiffre | ||
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and | ||
Assistant Corporate Secretary |
EXHIBIT 32.0
SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATIONS
In connection with the Quarterly Report of Andrea Electronics Corporation (the Company) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Report), the undersigned certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as added by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1. | The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934; and |
2. | The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of and for the period covered by the Report. |
Date: May 16, 2016 | /s/ DOUGLAS J. ANDREA | |
Douglas J. Andrea | ||
Chairman of the Board, | ||
President, Chief Executive | ||
Officer and Corporate Secretary | ||
/s/ CORISA L. GUIFFRE | ||
Corisa L. Guiffre | ||
Vice President, Chief Financial | ||
Officer and Assistant Corporate | ||
Secretary |