NEONODE INC., 10-Q filed on 10 Nov 22
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Document And Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Nov. 07, 2022
Document Information Line Items    
Entity Registrant Name NEONODE INC.  
Trading Symbol NEON  
Document Type 10-Q  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   13,570,322
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0000087050  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2022  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2022  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Entity Small Business true  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity Shell Company false  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Entity File Number 1-35526  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Tax Identification Number 94-1517641  
Entity Address, Address Line One Karlavägen 100  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 115 26  
Entity Address, City or Town Stockholm  
Entity Address, Country SE  
City Area Code +46 (0)  
Local Phone Number 8 667 17 17  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share  
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:    
Cash $ 11,302 $ 17,383
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues, net 1,014 1,293
Inventory 4,342 2,520
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 671 836
Total current assets 17,329 22,032
Property and equipment, net 281 376
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 182 584
Total assets 17,792 22,992
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 357 776
Accrued payroll and employee benefits 800 1,037
Accrued expenses 316 371
Contract liabilities 92 106
Current portion of finance lease obligations 109 258
Current portion of operating lease obligations 127 425
Total current liabilities 1,801 2,973
Finance lease obligations, net of current portion 52 65
Operating lease obligations, net of current portion 49 117
Total liabilities 1,902 3,155
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock, 25,000,000 shares authorized, with par value of $0.001; 13,569,700 and 13,575,952 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively 14 14
Additional paid-in capital 226,957 226,880
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (304) (408)
Accumulated deficit (206,336) (202,608)
Total Neonode Inc. stockholders’ equity 20,331 23,878
Noncontrolling interests (4,441) (4,041)
Total stockholders’ equity 15,890 19,837
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 17,792 $ 22,992
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
Sep. 30, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common stock, shares authorized 25,000,000 25,000,000
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share) $ 0.001 $ 0.001
Common stock, shares issued 13,569,700 13,575,952
Common stock, shares outstanding 13,569,700 13,575,952
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Revenues:        
License fees $ 1,045 $ 821 $ 3,102 $ 3,474
Products 155 136 512 837
Non-recurring engineering 16 5 187 36
Total revenues 1,216 962 3,801 4,347
Cost of revenues:        
Products 80 98 224 580
Non-recurring engineering (2) 1 24 17
Total cost of revenues 78 99 248 597
Total gross margin 1,138 863 3,553 3,750
Operating expenses:        
Research and development 792 1,015 2,961 3,536
Sales and marketing 348 640 1,608 2,197
General and administrative 960 1,030 3,023 3,264
Total operating expenses 2,100 2,685 7,592 8,997
Operating loss (962) (1,822) (4,039) (5,247)
Other income (expense):        
Interest expense (3) (6) (11)
Other income 21
Total other income (expense) (3) 15 (11)
Loss before provision for income taxes (962) (1,825) (4,024) (5,258)
Provision for income taxes 32 31 104 104
Net loss including noncontrolling interests (994) (1,856) (4,128) (5,362)
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 194 135 400 416
Net loss attributable to Neonode Inc. $ (800) $ (1,721) $ (3,728) $ (4,946)
Loss per common share:        
Basic loss per share (in Dollars per share) $ (0.06) $ (0.15) $ (0.27) $ (0.43)
Basic – weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in Shares) 13,580 11,542 13,577 11,517
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]        
Diluted loss per share (in Dollars per share) $ (0.06) $ (0.15) $ (0.27) $ (0.43)
Diluted – weighted average number of common shares outstanding (in Shares) 13,580 11,542 13,577 11,517
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net loss $ (994) $ (1,856) $ (4,128) $ (5,362)
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Foreign currency translation adjustments 30 (37) 104 (147)
Comprehensive loss (964) (1,893) (4,024) (5,509)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 194 135 400 416
Comprehensive loss attributable to Neonode Inc. $ (770) $ (1,758) $ (3,624) $ (5,093)
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Deficit
Total Neonode Inc. Stockholders’ Equity
Noncontrolling Interests
Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 12 $ 211,663 $ (404) $ (196,158) $ 15,113 $ (3,223) $ 11,890
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 11,504            
Stock-based compensation 23 23 23
Foreign currency translation adjustment (166) (166) (166)
Net loss (1,568) (1,568) (102) (1,670)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2021 $ 12 211,686 (570) (197,726) 13,402 (3,325) 10,077
Balance (in Shares) at Mar. 31, 2021 11,504            
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 12 211,663 (404) (196,158) 15,113 (3,223) 11,890
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 11,504            
Net loss             (5,362)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2021 $ 12 212,347 (551) (201,104) 10,704 (3,639) 7,065
Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2021 11,611            
Balance at Mar. 31, 2021 $ 12 211,686 (570) (197,726) 13,402 (3,325) 10,077
Balance (in Shares) at Mar. 31, 2021 11,504            
Stock-based compensation 22 22 22
Foreign currency translation adjustment 56 56 56
Net loss (1,657) (1,657) (179) (1,836)
Balance at Jun. 30, 2021 $ 12 211,708 (514) (199,383) 11,823 (3,504) 8,319
Balance (in Shares) at Jun. 30, 2021 11,504            
Issuance of common stock under the ATM, net 593 593 593
Issuance of common stock under the ATM, net (in Shares) 94            
Stock-based compensation 46 46 46
Stock-based compensation (in Shares) 13            
Foreign currency translation adjustment (37) (37) (37)
Net loss (1,721) (1,721) (135) (1,856)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2021 $ 12 212,347 (551) (201,104) 10,704 (3,639) 7,065
Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2021 11,611            
Issuance of shares for cash, net of offering costs $ 2 14,467 14,469 14,469
Issuance of shares for cash, net of offering costs (in Shares) 1,950            
Stock-based compensation 66 66 66
Stock-based compensation (in Shares) 15            
Foreign currency translation adjustment 143 143 143
Net loss (1,504) (1,504) (402) (1,906)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 14 226,880 (408) (202,608) 23,878 (4,041) 19,837
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 13,576            
Stock-based compensation 39 39 39
Foreign currency translation adjustment 33 33 33
Net loss (1,380) (1,380) (57) (1,437)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022 $ 14 226,919 (375) (203,988) 22,570 (4,098) 18,472
Balance (in Shares) at Mar. 31, 2022 13,576            
Balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 14 226,880 (408) (202,608) 23,878 (4,041) 19,837
Balance (in Shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 13,576            
Net loss             (4,128)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022 $ 14 226,957 (304) (206,336) 20,331 (4,441) 15,890
Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 13,570            
Balance at Mar. 31, 2022 $ 14 226,919 (375) (203,988) 22,570 (4,098) 18,472
Balance (in Shares) at Mar. 31, 2022 13,576            
Stock-based compensation 45 45 45
Stock-based compensation (in Shares) 4            
Foreign currency translation adjustment 41 41 41
Net loss (1,548) (1,548) (149) (1,697)
Balance at Jun. 30, 2022 $ 14 226,964 (334) (205,536) 21,108 (4,247) 16,861
Balance (in Shares) at Jun. 30, 2022 13,580            
Stock-based compensation 5 5 5
Repurchase and retirement of stock   (12)     (12)   (12)
Repurchase and retirement of stock (in Shares) (10)            
Foreign currency translation adjustment 30 30 30
Net loss (800) (800) (194) (994)
Balance at Sep. 30, 2022 $ 14 $ 226,957 $ (304) $ (206,336) $ 20,331 $ (4,441) $ 15,890
Balance (in Shares) at Sep. 30, 2022 13,570            
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Sep. 30, 2021
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]    
Net loss (including noncontrolling interests) $ (4,128) $ (5,362)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:    
Stock-based compensation expense 89 91
Depreciation and amortization 104 530
Amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets 327 386
Recoveries of bad debt (45)  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net 294 970
Inventory (1,691) (1,249)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 45 524
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (386) (371)
Deferred revenues (6) (1)
Operating lease obligations (297) (492)
Net cash used in operating activities (5,694) (4,974)
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchase of property and equipment (54) (67)
Net cash used in investing activities (54) (67)
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of offering costs   593
Repurchase of common stock (12)  
Principal payments on finance lease obligations (135) (426)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (147) 167
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (186) (103)
Net decrease in cash (6,081) (4,977)
Cash at beginning of period 17,383 10,473
Cash at end of period 11,302 5,496
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
Cash paid for income taxes 2 104
Cash paid for interest 6 11
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financial activities:    
Property and equipment obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations $ 24
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Interim Period Reporting
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Nature of the Business and Operations [Abstract]  
Interim Period Reporting

1. Interim Period Reporting

 

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations and cash flows for the interim period presented. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of results for a full fiscal year or any other period.

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 have been prepared by us, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally contained in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

 

Operations

 

Neonode Inc., which is collectively with its subsidiaries referred to as “Neonode” or the “Company” in this report, develops advanced optical sensing solutions for contactless touch, touch, gesture sensing, and object detection and scene analysis solutions using advanced machine learning algorithms to detect and track persons and objects in video streams for cameras and other types of imagers. We market and sell our contactless touch, touch, gesture sensing, and object detection products and solutions based on our zForce technology platform, and our scene analysis solutions based on our MultiSensing technology platform. We offer our solutions to customers in many different markets and segments including, but not limited to, office equipment, automotive, industrial automation, medical, military and avionics.

 

In our operations, we have historically focused on three different business areas, human machine interface (“HMI”) Solutions, HMI Products and Remote Sensing Solutions. On May 4, 2021, we announced a new strategy and organizational update targeting an increased focus on the Company’s contactless touch business and on current market opportunities in North America (“AMER”), Asia-Pacific (“APAC”), and Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”). We thereby changed from a business area organization to a regional sales organization going forward. Revenues are however primarily monitored for each of our revenue streams consisting of license fees, product sales and non-recurring engineering fees.

 

Liquidity

 

We have incurred significant operating losses and negative cash flows from operations since our inception. The Company incurred net losses of approximately $0.8 million and $3.7 million and $1.7 million and $4.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and had an accumulated deficit of approximately $206.3 million and $202.6 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. In addition, operating activities used cash of approximately $5.7 million and $5.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

The condensed consolidated financial statements included in this report have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates continuity of operations and the realization of assets and the repayment of liabilities in the ordinary course of business.

 

Management evaluated the significance of the Company’s operating loss and determined that the Company’s current operating plan and sources of potential capital (including the Company’s at-the-market facility described below) would be sufficient to alleviate concerns about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern.

 

In the future, we may require additional sources of capital to continue operations and to implement our strategy. If our operations do not become cash flow positive, we may be forced to seek equity investments or debt arrangements. No assurances can be given that we will be successful in obtaining such additional financing on reasonable terms, or at all. If adequate funds are not available to us on acceptable terms, or at all, we may be unable to adequately fund our business plans, which could have a negative effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. If funds are available through the issuance of equity or debt securities, the issuance of equity securities or securities convertible into equity could dilute the value of shares of our common stock and cause the market price to fall, and the issuance of debt securities could impose restrictive covenants on us that could impair our ability to engage in certain business transactions.

 

We expect revenues will enable us to reduce our operating losses in coming years. In addition, we intend to continue to implement various measures to improve our operational efficiencies. No assurances can be given that management will be successful in meeting its revenue targets and reducing its operating loss.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting policies

2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and include the accounts of Neonode Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, as well as Pronode Technologies AB, a 51% majority owned subsidiary of Neonode Technologies AB. The remaining 49% of Pronode Technologies AB is owned by 2X Communication AB, located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Pronode Technologies AB was organized to manufacture and sell our touch sensor modules (“TSMs”). All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Neonode consolidates entities in which it has a controlling financial interest. We consolidate subsidiaries in which we hold, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting rights.

 

The condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and the condensed consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries as well as Pronode Technologies AB.

 

Estimates and Judgments

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires making estimates and judgments that affect, at the date of the financial statements, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Actual results could differ from these estimates and judgments.

 

Significant estimates and judgments include, but are not limited to: for revenue recognition, determining the nature and timing of satisfaction of performance obligations, the standalone selling price of performance obligations, and transaction prices and assessing transfer of control; measuring variable consideration and other obligations such as product returns and refunds, and product warranties; provisions for uncollectible receivables; determining the net realizable value of inventory; recoverability of capitalized project costs and long-lived assets; for leases, determining whether a contract contains a lease, allocating consideration between lease and non-lease components, determining incremental borrowing rates, and identifying reassessment events, such as modifications; the valuation allowance related to our deferred tax assets; and the fair value of options issued as stock-based compensation. 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

We have not had any liquid investments other than normal cash deposits with bank institutions to date. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Concentration of Cash Balance Risks

 

Cash balances are maintained at various banks in the United States, Japan, Taiwan and Sweden. For deposits held with financial institutions in the United States, the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation provides basic deposit coverage with limits up to $250,000 per owner. The Swedish government provides insurance coverage up to 1,050,000 Krona per customer and covers deposits in all types of accounts. For bank accounts of the category held by Neonode, the Japanese government provides full insurance coverage. The Central Deposit Insurance Corporation in Taiwan provides insurance coverage up to 3,000,000 Taiwan Dollar per customer. At times, deposits held with financial institutions may exceed the amount of insurance provided. 

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

Accounts receivable is stated at net realizable value. Our policy is to maintain allowances for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. Credit limits are established through a process of reviewing the financial history and stability of each customer. Should all efforts fail to recover the related receivable, we will write off the account. We also record an allowance for all customers based on certain other factors including the length of time the receivables are past due and historical collection experience with customers. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately $30,000 and $79,000 as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Projects in Process

 

Projects in process consist of costs incurred toward the completion of various projects for certain customers. These costs are primarily comprised of direct engineering labor costs and project-specific equipment costs. These costs are capitalized on our consolidated balance sheet as an asset and deferred until revenue for each project is recognized in accordance with our revenue recognition policy. There were no costs capitalized to projects in process as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

Inventory

 

The Company’s inventory consists primarily of components that will be used in the manufacturing of our TSMs. We classify inventory for reporting purposes as raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.

 

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) valuation method. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Any adjustments to reduce the cost of inventories to their net realizable value are recognized in earnings in the current period.

 

Due to the low sell-through of our AirBar products, management has decided to fully reserve work-in-process for AirBar components, as well as AirBar related raw materials. Management has further decided to reserve for a portion of AirBar finished goods, depending on type of AirBar and in which location it is stored. The AirBar inventory reserve was $0.3 million and $0.8 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

 

Raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods are as follows for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
Raw materials  $3,478   $1,446 
Work-in-process   
-
    10 
Finished goods   864    1,064 
   $4,342   $2,520 

 

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method based upon estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

 

Estimated useful lives

 

Computer equipment   3 years
Furniture and fixtures   5 years
Equipment   7 years

 

Depreciation of equipment purchased under a finance lease is recognized over the term of the lease if that lease term is shorter than the estimated useful life.

 

Upon retirement or sale of property and equipment, cost and accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts and any gains or losses are reflected in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

Right-of-Use Assets

 

A right-of-use asset represents a lessee’s right to use a leased asset for the term of the lease. Our right-of-use assets generally consist of operating leases for buildings.

 

Right-of-use assets are measured initially at the present value of the lease payments, plus any lease payments made before a lease began and any initial direct costs, such as commissions paid to obtain a lease.

 

Right-of-use assets are subsequently measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, adjusted for incentives, prepaid or accrued rent, and any initial direct costs not yet expensed.

 

Long-lived Assets

 

We assess the recoverability of long-lived assets by estimating the future cash flows from the associated assets in accordance with relevant accounting guidance. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows related to these assets decreases or the useful life is shorter than originally estimated, we may incur charges for impairment of these assets. As of September 30, 2022, we believe there was no impairment of our long-lived assets. There can be no assurance, however, that market conditions will not change or sufficient demand for our products and services will continue, which could result in impairment of long-lived assets in the future.

 

Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction Gains and Losses

 

The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the applicable local currency, the Swedish Krona, the Japanese Yen, the South Korean Won and the Taiwan Dollar. The translation from Swedish Krona, Japanese Yen, South Korean Won and Taiwan Dollar to U.S. Dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for income statement accounts using a weighted-average exchange rate during the period. Gains or (losses) resulting from translation are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Foreign currency translation gains (losses) were $30,000 and $104,000 and $(37,000) and $(147,000) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Gains (losses) resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and were $18,000 and $47,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, compared to $40,000 and $68,000 during the same periods in 2021, respectively.

 

Concentration of Credit and Business Risks

 

Our customers are located in the United States, Europe and Asia.

 

As of September 30, 2022, four of our customers represented approximately 75% of our consolidated accounts receivable and unbilled revenues.

 

As of December 31, 2021, four of our customers represented approximately 76% of our consolidated accounts receivable and unbilled revenues.

 

Customers who accounted for 10% or more of our net revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2022 are as follows:

 

  Hewlett-Packard Company – 26%
     
  Seiko Epson Corporation – 26%
     
  LG Electronics Inc. – 12%
     
  Alps Alpine – 11%

 

Customers who accounted for 10% or more of our net revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 are as follows:

 

  Hewlett-Packard Company – 28%
     
  Seiko Epson Corporation – 20%
     
  LG Electronics Inc. – 13%
     
  Alps Alpine – 10%

 

Customers who accounted for 10% or more of our net revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2021 are as follows:

 

  Hewlett-Packard Company – 34%
     
  Seiko Epson Corporation – 25%
     
  LG Electronics Inc. – 10%

 

Customers who accounted for 10% or more of our net revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 are as follows:

 

  Hewlett-Packard Company – 32%
     
  Seiko Epson Corporation – 17%
     
  LG Electronics Inc. – 13%

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue when control of products is transferred to our customers, and when services are completed and accepted by our customers; the amount of revenue we recognize reflects the consideration we expect to receive for those products or services. Our contracts with customers may include combinations of products and services (e.g., a contract that includes products and related engineering services). We structure our contracts such that distinct performance obligations, such as product sales or license fees, and related engineering services, are clearly defined in each contract.

 

License fees and sales of our AirBar and TSMs are on a per-unit basis. Therefore, we generally satisfy performance obligations as units are shipped to our customers. Non-recurring engineering service performance obligations are satisfied as work is performed and accepted by our customers.

 

We recognize revenue net of allowances for returns and any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. We treat all product shipping and handling charges (regardless of when they occur) as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer goods, therefore we treat all shipping and handling charges as expenses.

 

License Fees

 

We earn revenue from licensing our internally developed intellectual property (“IP”). We enter into IP licensing agreements that generally provide licensees the right to incorporate our IP components in their products, with terms and conditions that vary by licensee. Fees under these agreements may include license fees relating to our IP, and royalties payable to us following the distribution by our licensees of products incorporating the licensed technology. The license for our IP has standalone value and can be used by the licensee without maintenance and support.

 

For technology license arrangements that do not require significant modification or customization of the underlying technology, we recognize technology license revenue when the license is made available to the customer and the customer has a right to use that license. At the end of each reporting period, we record unbilled license fees, using prior royalty revenue data by customer to make estimates of those royalties.

 

Explicit return rights are not offered to customers. There have been no returns through September 30, 2022.

 

Product Sales

 

We earn revenue from sales of TSM hardware products to our original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), original design manufacturers (“ODMs”) and Tier 1 supplier customers, who embed our hardware into their products, and from sales of branded consumer products that incorporate our TSMs that are sold through distributors or directly to end users. These distributors are generally given business terms that allow them to return unsold inventory, receive credits for changes in selling prices, and participate in various cooperative marketing programs. Our sales agreements generally provide customers with limited rights of return and warranty provisions.

 

The timing of revenue recognition related to AirBar modules depends upon how each sale is transacted - either point-of-sale or through distributors. We recognize revenue for AirBar modules sold point-of-sale (online sales and other direct sales to customers) when we provide the promised product to the customer.

 

Because we generally use distributors to provide TSMs and AirBars to our customers, we must analyze the terms of our distributor agreements to determine when control passes from us to our distributors. For sales of TSMs and AirBars sold through distributors, we recognize revenues when our distributors obtain control over our products. Control passes to our distributors when we have a present right to payment for products sold to the distributors, the distributors have legal title to and physical possession of products purchased from us, and the distributors have significant risks and rewards of ownership of products purchased. 

 

Distributors participate in various cooperative marketing and other incentive programs, and we maintain estimated accruals and allowances for these programs. If actual credits received by distributors under these programs were to deviate significantly from our estimates, which are based on historical experience, our revenue could be adversely affected.

 

Under U.S. GAAP, companies may make reasonable aggregations and approximations of returns data to accurately estimate returns. Our TSM and AirBar returns and warranty experience to date has enabled us to make reasonable returns estimates, which are supported by the fact that our product sales involve homogenous transactions. The reserve for future sales returns is recorded as a reduction of our accounts receivable and revenue and was $56,000 as of September 30, 2022 and $69,000 as of December 31, 2021. If the actual future returns were to deviate from the historical data on which the reserve had been established, our revenue could be adversely affected.

 

Non-Recurring Engineering

 

For technology license or TSM contracts that require modification or customization of the underlying technology to adapt the technology to customer use, we determine whether the technology license or TSM, and required engineering consulting services represent separate performance obligations. We perform our analysis on a contract-by-contract basis. If there are separate performance obligations, we determine the standalone selling price (“SSP”) of each separate performance obligation to properly recognize revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. We provide engineering consulting services to our customers under a signed Statement of Work (“SOW”). Deliverables and payment terms are specified in each SOW. We generally charge an hourly rate for engineering services, and we recognize revenue as engineering services specified in contracts are completed and accepted by our customers. Any upfront payments we receive for future non-recurring engineering services are recorded as contract liabilities until that revenue is earned.

 

We believe that recognizing non-recurring engineering services revenues as progress towards completion of engineering services and customer acceptance of those services occurs best reflects the economics of those transactions, because engineering services as tracked in our systems correspond directly with the value to our customers of our performance completed to date. Hours performed for each engineering project are tracked and reflect progress made on each project and are charged at a consistent hourly rate.

 

Revenues from non-recurring engineering contracts that are short-term in nature are recorded when those services are complete and accepted by customers.

 

Revenues from non-recurring engineering contracts with substantive defined deliverables for which payment terms in the SOW are commensurate with the efforts required to produce such deliverables are recognized as they are completed and accepted by customers.

 

Estimated losses on all SOW projects are recognized in full as soon as they become evident. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, no losses related to SOW projects were recorded.

 

The following tables present the net revenues distribution by geographical area and market for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands):

 

   Three months ended
September 30, 2022
   Three months ended
September 30, 2021
 
   Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
AMER                
Net revenues from consumer electronics  $384    96%  $376    98%
Net revenues from distributors and other   15    4%   8    2%
   $399    100%  $384    100%
                     
APAC                    
Net revenues from automotive  $269    41%  $164    31%
Net revenues from consumer electronics   314    48%   246    47%
Net revenues from distributors and other   68    11%   113    22%
   $651    100%  $523    100%
                     
EMEA                    
Net revenues from automotive  $128    77%  $34    62%
Net revenues from medical   33    20%   21    38%
Net revenues from distributors and other   5    3%   -    -%
   $166    100%  $55    100%

 

   Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
   Nine months ended
September 30, 2021
 
   Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
AMER                
Net revenues from consumer electronics  $1,228    98%  $1,534    92%
Net revenues from distributors and other   31    2%   125    8%
   $1,259    100%  $1,659    100%
                     
APAC                    
Net revenues from automotive  $933    50%  $987    42%
Net revenues from consumer electronics   792    42%   738    32%
Net revenues from distributors and other   141    8%   615    26%
   $1,866    100%  $2,340    100%
                     
EMEA                    
Net revenues from automotive  $382    57%  $239    69%
Net revenues from medical   169    25%   95    27%
Net revenues from distributors and other   125    18%   14    4%
   $676    100%  $348    100%

Significant Judgments

 

Our contracts with customers may include promises to transfer multiple products and services to a customer, particularly when one of our customers contracts with us for a product and related engineering services for customizing that product for our customer. Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately may require significant judgment. Judgment may also be required to determine the SSP for each distinct performance obligation identified, although we generally structure our contracts such that performance obligations and pricing for each performance obligation are specifically addressed. We currently have no outstanding contracts with multiple performance obligations; however, we recently negotiated a contract that may include multiple performance obligations in the future.

 

Judgment is also required to determine when control of products passes from us to our distributors, as well as the amounts of product that may be returned to us. Our products are sold with a right of return, and we may provide other credits or incentives to our customers, which could result in variability when determining the amount of revenue to recognize. At the end of each reporting period, we use product returns history and additional information that becomes available to estimate returns and credits. We do not recognize revenue if it is probable that a significant reversal of any incremental revenue would occur.

 

Finally, judgment is required to determine the amount of unbilled license fees at the end of each reporting period. 

 

Contract Balances

 

Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. We record a receivable when we have an unconditional right to receive future payments from customers, and we record unearned deferred revenue when we receive prepayments or upfront payments for goods or services from our customers.

 

The following table presents accounts receivable and deferred revenues as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):

 

   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net  $1,014   $1,293 
Contract liabilities (deferred revenues)   92    106 

 

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, unbilled revenues (contract assets), and customer advances and deposits or deferred revenue (contract liabilities) on the consolidated balance sheets. Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets; contract assets are generally classified as current. The Company sometimes receives advances or deposits from its customers before revenue is recognized, which are reported as contract liabilities and are generally classified as current. These assets and liabilities are reported on the consolidated balance sheet on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.

 

We do not anticipate impairment of our contract assets related to license fee revenues, given the creditworthiness of our customers whose invoices comprise the balance in that asset account. We will continue to monitor the timeliness of receipts from those customers to assess whether the contract assets have been impaired.

 

Payment terms and conditions vary by the type of contract; however, payments generally occur 30-60 days after invoicing for license fees and sensor modules to our resellers and distributors. Where revenue recognition timing differs from invoice timing, we have determined that our contracts do not include a significant financing component. Our intent is to provide our customers with consistent invoicing terms for the convenience of our customers, not to receive financing from our customers.

 

Costs to Obtain Contracts

 

We record the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer as a contract asset, if we expect the benefit of those costs to cover a period greater than one year. We currently have no incremental costs that must be capitalized.

 

We expense as incurred costs of obtaining a contract when the amortization period of those costs would have been less than or equal to one year.

 

Product Warranty

 

The following table summarizes the activity related to the product warranty liability (in thousands):

 

   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Balance at beginning of period  $36   $25 
Provisions for warranty issued   (7)   11 
Balance at end of period  $29   $36 

 

The Company accrues for warranty costs as part of its cost of sales of TSMs based on estimated costs. The Company’s products are generally covered by a warranty for a period of 12 months from the customer receipt of the product.

 

Contract Liabilities

 

Contract liabilities (deferred revenues) consist primarily of prepayments for license fees, and other products or services that we have been paid in advance. We earn the revenue when we transfer control of the product or service. Deferred revenues may also include upfront payments for consulting services to be performed in the future, such as non-recurring engineering services.

 

We defer license fees until we have met all accounting requirements for revenue recognition, which is when a license is made available to a customer and that customer has a right to use the license. Non-recurring engineering fee revenues are deferred until engineering services have been completed and accepted by our customers.

 

The following table presents our deferred revenues by source (in thousands):

 

   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Deferred revenues license fees  $28   $28 
Deferred revenues products   53    70 
Deferred revenues non-recurring engineering   11    8 
   $92   $106 

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized revenues of approximately $8,000 and $24,000, respectively, related to contract liabilities outstanding at the beginning of the year.

 

Advertising

 

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 amounted to approximately $21,000 and $105,000 and $12,000 and $70,000, respectively.

 

Research and Development

 

Research and development (“R&D”) costs are expensed as incurred. R&D costs consist primarily of personnel related costs in addition to external consultancy costs such as testing, certifying and measurements.

 

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

 

We measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments, including share options, based on the estimated fair value of the award on the grant date, and recognize the value as compensation expense over the period the employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.

 

We account for equity instruments issued to non-employees at their estimated fair value.

 

When determining stock-based compensation expense involving options and warrants, we determine the estimated fair value of options and warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

 

Noncontrolling Interests

 

We recognize any noncontrolling interest, also known as a minority interest, as a separate line item in stockholders’ equity in the condensed consolidated financial statements. A noncontrolling interest represents the portion of equity ownership in a less-than-wholly owned subsidiary not attributable to us. Generally, any interest that holds less than 50% of the outstanding voting shares is deemed to be a noncontrolling interest; however, there are other factors, such as decision-making rights, that are considered as well. We include the amount of net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated net income (loss) on the face of the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

The Company provides either in the condensed consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity, if presented, or in the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements, a reconciliation at the beginning and the end of the period of the carrying amount of total equity (net assets), equity (net assets) attributable to the parent, and equity (net assets) attributable to the noncontrolling interest that separately discloses:

 

  (1) Net income or loss;
     
  (2) Transactions with owners acting in their capacity as owners, showing separately contributions from and distributions to owners; and
     
  (3) Each component of other comprehensive income or loss.

 

Income Taxes

 

We recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of items that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. We estimate income taxes based on rates in effect in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The realization of deferred tax assets is based on historical tax positions and expectations about future taxable income. Valuation allowances are recorded against net deferred tax assets when, in our opinion, realization is uncertain based on the “more likely than not” criteria of the accounting guidance.

 

Based on the uncertainty of future pre-tax income, we fully reserved our net deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. In the event we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made. The provision for income taxes represents the net change in deferred tax amounts, plus income taxes paid or payable for the current period.

 

We follow U.S. GAAP related accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which provisions include a two-step approach to recognizing, de-recognizing and measuring uncertainty in income taxes. As a result, we did not recognize a liability for unrecognized tax benefits. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had no unrecognized tax benefits. 

 

Net Loss per Share

 

Net loss per share amounts have been computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Net loss per share, assuming dilution amounts from common stock equivalents, is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. The weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock equivalents used in computing the net loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 exclude the potential common stock equivalents, as the effect would be anti-dilutive (see Note 8).

 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Our other comprehensive income (loss) includes foreign currency translation gains and losses. The cumulative amount of translation gains and losses are reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

Cash Flow Information

 

Cash flows in foreign currencies have been converted to U.S. Dollars at an approximate weighted-average exchange rate for the respective reporting periods. The weighted-average exchange rate for the condensed consolidated statements of operations was as follows:

 

   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2022   2021 
Swedish Krona   9.92    8.49 
Japanese Yen   128.22    108.53 
South Korean Won   
1,278,76
    1,131.90 
Taiwan Dollar   29.30    28.00 

 

The exchange rate for the condensed consolidated balance sheets was as follows:

 

   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
Swedish Krona   11.11    9.03 
Japanese Yen   144.71    115.12 
South Korean Won   1,437.33    1,190.75 
Taiwan Dollar   31.80    27.71 

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

We disclose the estimated fair values for all financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Financial instruments including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are deemed to approximate fair value due to their short maturities.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In September 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326)-Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, (“ASU 2016-13”), supplemented by subsequent accounting standards updates. The new standard requires entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. ASU 2016-13, as amended, is scheduled to become effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted. In the future, we will evaluate the impact that ASU 2016-13, as amended, will have on our consolidated financial statements, specifically regarding our trade receivables; however, we do not expect any significant impact from implementation of the new standard.

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Stockholders’ Equity
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Stockholders’ Equity

3. Stockholders’ Equity

 

At-the-Market Facility

 

On May 10, 2021, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc. (“B. Riley Securities”) with respect to an “at the market” offering program (the “ATM Facility”), under which we may, from time to time, in our sole discretion, issue and sell through B. Riley Securities, acting as sales agent, up to $25 million of shares of our common stock.

 

Pursuant to the Sale Agreement, we may sell the shares through B. Riley Securities by any method permitted that is deemed an “at the market” offering as defined in Rule 415 under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. B. Riley Securities will use commercially reasonable efforts consistent with its normal trading and sales practices to sell the shares from time to time, based upon instructions from us (including any price or size limits or other customary parameters or conditions we may impose). We will pay B. Riley Securities a commission of 3.0% of the gross sales price per share sold under the Sales Agreement.

 

We are not obligated to sell any shares under the Sale Agreement. The offering of shares pursuant to the Sale Agreement will terminate upon the earlier to occur of (i) the issuance and sale, through B. Riley Securities, of all of the shares subject to the Sales Agreement and (ii) termination of the Sale Agreement in accordance with its terms.

 

Common Stock

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, authorized us to issue up to 25,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share.

 

On August 12, 2021, we issued 12,830 shares of our common stock to key employees pursuant to our 2020 long-term incentive program (“2020 LTIP”) (see Note 4).

 

On December 29, 2021, we issued 14,735 shares of our common stock to key employees pursuant to our 2020 LTIP (see Note 4).

 

On May 20, 2022, we issued 4,000 shares of our common stock to a director pursuant to the Neonode Inc. 2020 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2020 Plan”) (see Note 4).

 

During the 12 months ended December 31, 2021, we sold an aggregate of 235,722 shares of common stock under the ATM Facility, resulting in net proceeds to us of approximately $1,984,000 after payment of commissions to B. Riley Securities and other expenses of $66,000. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, no shares were sold under the ATM Facility.

 

On October 21, 2021, we entered into a placement agency agreement with Pareto Securities Inc. and Pareto Securities AB pursuant to which we sold to certain Swedish and other European investors an aggregate of 1,808,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $7.75 per share in a registered direct offering that closed on October 26, 2021 (the “Offering”). We received net proceeds of approximately $13.1 million from the Offering after deducting placement agent fees and offering expenses.

 

On September 15, 2022, we repurchased 10,252 shares of common stock from an employee who resigned during the two-year lock up period associated with such shares for $12,000, pursuant to the terms of the 2020 LTIP.

 

Preferred Stock

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, our Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, authorized us to issue up to 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share.

 

There were no transactions in our preferred stock during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021. No shares of preferred stock were issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022.

  

Warrants

 

As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company had outstanding warrants to purchase zero and 431,368 shares of common stock, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, 431,368 warrants expired and no warrants were exercised.

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Stock-Based Compensation
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Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation

4. Stock-Based Compensation

 

We have adopted equity incentive plans for which stock options and restricted stock awards are available for grants to employees, consultants and directors. Except for certain options granted to certain Swedish employees, all employee, consultant and director stock options granted under our stock option plans have an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the grant date. There are no vesting provisions tied to performance conditions for any options. Vesting for all outstanding option grants is based solely on continued service as an employee, consultant or director. All of our outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards are classified as equity instruments.

 

Stock Options and Long Term Incentive Plan

 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, our stockholders approved the 2020 Plan which replaced our 2015 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”), which in turn replaced our Neonode Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”). Although no new awards may be made under the 2006 Plan or 2015 Plan, the 2015 Plan is still operative for awards previously granted under such plan. There are no awards outstanding under the 2006 Plan. Under the 2020 Plan, 750,000 shares of common stock have been reserved for awards, including nonqualified stock option grants and restricted stock grants to officers, employees, non-employee directors and consultants. The terms of the awards granted under the 2020 Plan are set by our compensation committee at its discretion.

 

In 2020, we established the 2020 LTIP to provide eligible persons with the opportunity to acquire an equity interest, or otherwise increase their equity interest, in the Company as an incentive for them to remain in the service of the Company. Through the 2020 LTIP, eligible employees of Neonode may waive between 50% to 67% of future unearned bonuses that may be awarded to them under the Company’s annual bonus arrangement in exchange for the grant of shares of the Company’s common stock.

 

On December 29, 2020, we issued 37,288 shares of common stock to key employees pursuant to the 2020 LTIP. The shares were immediately vested but subject to a two-year lock-up period after issuance. In the event the participant’s employment with Neonode is terminated by the participant during the two-year lock-up period, the Company will repurchase the shares at a price equal to 30% of the lower of market value at issuance and termination date. Neonode has reported and paid Swedish social charges of $75,000 for the issued shares but only 30% of the stock-based compensation (totaling $77,000) was recognized immediately in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2020, with the remainder to be recognized ratably over the two-year lock-up period.

 

On August 12, 2021, we issued 12,830 shares of common stock to a key employee pursuant to the 2020 LTIP. The shares were immediately vested but subject to a two-year lock-up period after issuance. In the event the participant’s employment with the Company is terminated by the participant during the two-year lock-up period, the Company will repurchase the shares at a price equal to 30% of the lower of market value at issuance and the termination date. The Company has reported and paid Swedish social charges of $21,000 for the issued shares but only 30% of the stock-based compensation (totaling $25,000) was recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2021, with the remainder to be recognized ratably over the two-year lock-up period.

 

On December 29, 2021, we issued 14,735 shares of common stock to key employees pursuant to the 2020 LTIP. The shares were immediately vested but subject to a two-year lock-up period after issuance. In the event the participant’s employment with Neonode is terminated by the participant during the two-year lock-up period, the Company will repurchase the shares at a price equal to 30% of the lower of market value at issuance and termination date. Neonode has reported and paid Swedish social charges of $46,000 for the issued shares but only 30% of the stock-based compensation (totaling $38,000) was recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2021, with the remainder to be recognized ratably over the two-year lock-up period.

 

On May 20, 2022, we issued 4,000 shares of common stock to a director pursuant to the 2020 Plan. The shares were immediately vested but subject to a two-year lock-up period after issuance. In the event the participant’s employment with the Company is terminated by the participant during the two-year lock-up period, the Company will repurchase the shares at a price equal to 30% of the lower of market value at issuance and the termination date. The Company has reported and paid Swedish social charges of $5,000 for the issued shares but only 30% of the stock-based compensation (totaling $5,000) was recognized immediately in the consolidated statements of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, with the remainder to be recognized ratably over the two-year lock-up period.

 

On September 15, 2022, we repurchased 10,252 shares of common stock from an employee who resigned during the two-year lock up period associated with such shares for $12,000, pursuant to the terms of the 2020 LTIP.

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we recognized $5,000 and $89,000 and $46,000 and $91,000, respectively, of stock-based compensation for the amortization of the 2020 LTIP and 2020 Plan over the respective lock-up periods.

A summary of the combined activity under all of our stock option plans is set forth below:

 

   Number
of Options
Outstanding
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2022   9,500   $26.19 
Expired   (7,000)   30.40 
Outstanding at September 30, 2022   2,500   $14.40 

 

The aggregate intrinsic value of the 2,500 stock options that are outstanding, vested and expected to vest as of September 30, 2022 was $0.

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, we recorded no compensation expense related to the vesting of stock options.

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we did not grant any options to purchase shares of our common stock to employees or members of our board of directors.

 

Stock options granted under the 2006, 2015 and 2020 Plans are exercisable over a maximum term of 10 years from the date of grant, vest in various installments over a one to four-year period and have exercise prices reflecting the market value of the shares of common stock on the date of grant.

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Commitments and Contingencies
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies

5. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Litigation

  

On September 2, 2020, a putative stockholder of Neonode filed a purported class action lawsuit (Case No. 1:20-cv-01174-UNA) in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware against Neonode, the Board of Directors of Neonode, and the Chief Executive Officer of Neonode for alleged violation of Sections 14(a) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in connection with disclosure of information concerning Proposal 5 and Proposal 6 in the proxy statement filed with the SEC by Neonode on August 20, 2020 for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Neonode (the “Proxy Statement”). These proposals for shareholder approval related to the Private Placement by Neonode on August 5, 2020 in which two directors and the chief executive officer of Neonode participated. The relief sought by the plaintiff included a preliminary injunction to enjoin the stockholder votes on Proposal 5 and Proposal 6. On October 20, 2020, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit in the United States District Court. However, on February 11, 2021, the plaintiff’s counsel informed Neonode that they would file a fee petition as a result of Neonode filing the definitive additional materials to the Proxy Statement on September 18, 2020. On September 9, 2021, the plaintiff’s counsel filed a complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau, to recover plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees and expenses in the amount of $400,000 incurred in connection with the Proceeding. On November 3, 2021, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with plaintiff’s counsel, which was accrued for as of September 30, 2021. On November 4, 2021, the case was dismissed with prejudice.

 

Indemnities and Guarantees

 

Our bylaws require that we indemnify each of our executive officers and directors for certain events or occurrences arising because of the officer or director serving in such capacity. The term of the indemnification period is for the officer’s or director’s lifetime. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited. However, we have a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy that should enable us to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. As a result of our insurance policy coverage, we believe the estimated fair value of these indemnification agreements is minimal and we have no liabilities recorded for these agreements as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

We enter into indemnification provisions under our agreements with other companies in the ordinary course of business, typically with business partners, contractors, customers and landlords. Under these provisions we generally indemnify and hold harmless the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party as a result of our activities or, in some cases, as a result of the indemnified party’s activities under the agreement. These indemnification provisions often include indemnifications relating to representations made by us regarding intellectual property rights. These indemnification provisions generally survive termination of the underlying agreement. The maximum potential amount of future payments we could be required to make under these indemnification provisions is unlimited. We have not incurred material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification agreements. As a result, we believe the estimated fair value of these agreements is minimal. Accordingly, we have no liabilities recorded for these indemnification provisions as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

One of our manufacturing partners has previously purchased material for the final assembly of AirBars. To protect the manufacturer from losses in relation to AirBar production, we agreed to secure the value of the inventory in a bank guarantee. In December, 2021 the bank guarantee was cancelled.

 

Patent Assignment

 

On May 6, 2019, the Company assigned a portfolio of patents to Aequitas Technologies LLC. The assignment provides the Company the right to share potential proceeds generated from a licensing and monetization program.

 

On June 8, 2020, Neonode Smartphone LLC, a subsidiary of Aequitas Technologies LLC filed complaints against Apple and Samsung in the Western District of Texas for infringing two patents. The case against Apple was subsequently transferred to the Northern District of California. Both matters are still ongoing.

 

Non-Recurring Engineering Development Costs

 

On April 25, 2013, we entered into an Analog Device Development Agreement with an effective date of December 6, 2012 (the “NN1002 Agreement”) with Texas Instruments (“TI”) pursuant to which TI agreed to integrate our intellectual property into an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (“ASIC”). Under the terms of the NN1002 Agreement, we agreed to pay TI $500,000 of non-recurring engineering costs at the rate of $0.25 per ASIC for each of the first 2,000,000 ASICs sold. As of September 30, 2022, we had made no payments to TI under the NN1002 Agreement.

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Segment Information
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Segment Information [Abstract]  
Segment Information

6. Segment Information

 

We have one reportable segment, which is comprised of the touch technology licensing and products business. We report revenues from external customers based on the country where the customer is located.

 

The following table presents net revenues by geographic area for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively (dollars in thousands):

 

   Three months ended
September 30, 2022
   Three months ended
September 30, 2021
 
   Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
Japan  $447    37%  $362    38%
United States   399    33%   385    40%
South Korea   154    13%   140    15%
Germany   87    7%   34    3%
China   57    4%   16    2%
Sweden   52    4%   
-
    
-
%
Switzerland   33    3%   21    2%
Other   (13)   (1)%   4    
-
%
   $1,216    100%  $962    100%

 

   Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
   Nine months ended
September 30, 2021
 
   Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
United States  $1,259    33%   1,661    38%
Japan   1,229    32%  $1,372    32%
South Korea   521    14%   660    15%
Germany   205    5%   233    5%
Switzerland   169    4%   95    2%
France   141    4%   5    -%
Sweden   136    4%   15    1%
China   95    3%   298    7%
Other   46    1%   8    
-
%
   $3,801    100%  $4,347    100%

 

The following table presents our total assets by geographic region as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):

 

   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
United States  $11,570   $17,589 
Sweden   6,169    5,353 
Asia   53    50 
Total  $17,792   $22,992 
v3.22.2.2
Leases
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases

7. Leases

 

We have operating leases for our corporate offices and our manufacturing facility, and finance leases for equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of two months to three years. One of our primary operating leases includes options to extend the lease for one to three years and the other primary lease includes an option to annually prolong; those operating leases also include options to terminate the leases within one year. Future renewal options that are not likely to be executed as of the balance sheet date are excluded from right-of-use assets and related lease liabilities.

 

Our operating leases represent building leases for our Stockholm corporate offices and our Kungsbacka manufacturing facility. Our Stockholm corporate office lease has a remaining lease term of under one year and both of our leases are automatically renewed at a cost increase of 2% on an annual basis, unless we provide written notice nine months prior to the respective expiration dates.

 

We report operating lease right-of-use assets, as well as current and noncurrent operating lease obligations on our consolidated balance sheets for the right to use those buildings in our business. Our finance leases represent manufacturing equipment; we report the manufacturing equipment, as well as current and noncurrent finance lease obligations on our consolidated balance sheets for our manufacturing equipment.

 

Generally, interest rates are stated in our leases for equipment. When no interest rate is stated in a lease, however, we review the interest rates implicit in our recent finance leases to estimate our incremental borrowing rate. We determine the rate implicit in a lease by using the most recent finance lease rate, or other method we think most closely represents our incremental borrowing rate.

 

The components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):

 

   Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
Operating lease cost (1)  $135   $174   $453   $529 
                     
Finance lease cost:                    
Amortization of leased assets  $5   $130   $62   $446 
Interest on lease liabilities   -    3    6    11 
Total finance lease cost   5    133    68    457 

 

(1)Includes short-term lease costs of $30,000 and $111,000 and $41,000 and $117,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):

 

   Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
Cash paid for amounts included in leases:                
Operating cash flows from operating leases  $(3)  $(150)  $(297)  $(492)
Operating cash flows from finance leases   -    (3)   (6)   (11)
Financing cash flows from finance leases   (36)   (131)   (135)   (426)
                     
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:                    
Operating leases   
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
 

 

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands):

 

   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Operating leases        
Operating lease right-of-use assets  $182   $584 
           
Current portion of operating lease obligations  $127   $425 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion   49    117 
Total operating lease liabilities  $176   $542 
           
Finance leases          
Property and equipment, at cost  $2,268   $3,463 
Accumulated depreciation   (2,070)   (3,199)
Property and equipment, net  $198   $264 
           
Current portion of finance lease obligations  $109   $258 
Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion   52    65 
Total finance lease liabilities  $161   $323 

 

    September 30,
2022
    December 31,
2021
 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term            
Operating leases     1.4 years       1.6 years  
Finance leases     1.7 years       1.0 years  
                 
Weighted Average Discount Rate:                
Operating leases (2)     5 %     5 %
Finance leases     2 %     2 %

 

(2) Upon adoption of the new lease standard, discount rates used for existing leases were established at January 1, 2019.

 

A summary of future minimum payments under non-cancellable operating lease commitments as of September 30, 2022 is as follows (in thousands):

 

Year ending December 31,  Total 
2022 (remaining months)  $67 
2023   66 
2024   50 
    183 
Less imputed interest   (7)
Total lease liabilities  176 
Less current portion   (127)
   $49 

 

The following is a schedule of minimum future rentals on the non-cancellable finance leases as of September 30, 2022 (in thousands):

 

Year ending December 31,  Total 
2022 (remaining months)  $45 
2023   77 
2024   26 
2025   18 
Total minimum payments required:   166 
Less amount representing interest:   (5)
Present value of net minimum lease payments:   161 
Less current portion   (109)
   $52 
v3.22.2.2
Net Loss Per Share
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Loss per Share

8. Net Loss per Share

 

Basic net loss per common share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 was computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common shareholders of Neonode Inc. for the relevant period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common shareholders of Neonode Inc. for the relevant period by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding.

 

There were no potentially dilutive common stock equivalents for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

   Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)  2022   2021   2022   2021 
BASIC AND DILUTED                
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding   13,580    11,542    13,577    11,517 
Net loss attributable to Neonode Inc.  $(800)  $(1,721)  $(3,728)  $(4,946)
                     
Net loss per share – basic and diluted  $(0.06)  $(0.15)  $(0.27)  $(0.43)
v3.22.2.2
Subsequent Events
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events

9. Subsequent Events

 

On October 1, 2022, we acquired the remaining 49% of the shares in Pronode Technologies AB for a nominal cash payment.

 

On October 18, 2022, we sold 622 shares of our common stock under the ATM Facility with aggregate net proceeds to us of $3,000.

 

No other subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosure in the notes thereto other than as discussed elsewhere in the accompanying notes.

v3.22.2.2
Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and include the accounts of Neonode Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, as well as Pronode Technologies AB, a 51% majority owned subsidiary of Neonode Technologies AB. The remaining 49% of Pronode Technologies AB is owned by 2X Communication AB, located in Gothenburg, Sweden. Pronode Technologies AB was organized to manufacture and sell our touch sensor modules (“TSMs”). All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

 

Neonode consolidates entities in which it has a controlling financial interest. We consolidate subsidiaries in which we hold, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the voting rights.

 

The condensed consolidated balance sheets at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 and the condensed consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned subsidiaries as well as Pronode Technologies AB.

 

Estimates and Judgments

Estimates and Judgments

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires making estimates and judgments that affect, at the date of the financial statements, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses. Actual results could differ from these estimates and judgments.

 

Significant estimates and judgments include, but are not limited to: for revenue recognition, determining the nature and timing of satisfaction of performance obligations, the standalone selling price of performance obligations, and transaction prices and assessing transfer of control; measuring variable consideration and other obligations such as product returns and refunds, and product warranties; provisions for uncollectible receivables; determining the net realizable value of inventory; recoverability of capitalized project costs and long-lived assets; for leases, determining whether a contract contains a lease, allocating consideration between lease and non-lease components, determining incremental borrowing rates, and identifying reassessment events, such as modifications; the valuation allowance related to our deferred tax assets; and the fair value of options issued as stock-based compensation. 

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

We have not had any liquid investments other than normal cash deposits with bank institutions to date. The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

 

Concentration of Cash Balance Risks

Concentration of Cash Balance Risks

 

Cash balances are maintained at various banks in the United States, Japan, Taiwan and Sweden. For deposits held with financial institutions in the United States, the U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation provides basic deposit coverage with limits up to $250,000 per owner. The Swedish government provides insurance coverage up to 1,050,000 Krona per customer and covers deposits in all types of accounts. For bank accounts of the category held by Neonode, the Japanese government provides full insurance coverage. The Central Deposit Insurance Corporation in Taiwan provides insurance coverage up to 3,000,000 Taiwan Dollar per customer. At times, deposits held with financial institutions may exceed the amount of insurance provided. 

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

Accounts receivable is stated at net realizable value. Our policy is to maintain allowances for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. Credit limits are established through a process of reviewing the financial history and stability of each customer. Should all efforts fail to recover the related receivable, we will write off the account. We also record an allowance for all customers based on certain other factors including the length of time the receivables are past due and historical collection experience with customers. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was approximately $30,000 and $79,000 as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

Projects in Process

Projects in Process

 

Projects in process consist of costs incurred toward the completion of various projects for certain customers. These costs are primarily comprised of direct engineering labor costs and project-specific equipment costs. These costs are capitalized on our consolidated balance sheet as an asset and deferred until revenue for each project is recognized in accordance with our revenue recognition policy. There were no costs capitalized to projects in process as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

 

Inventory

Inventory

 

The Company’s inventory consists primarily of components that will be used in the manufacturing of our TSMs. We classify inventory for reporting purposes as raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.

 

Inventory is stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) valuation method. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the ordinary course of business, less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Any adjustments to reduce the cost of inventories to their net realizable value are recognized in earnings in the current period.

 

Due to the low sell-through of our AirBar products, management has decided to fully reserve work-in-process for AirBar components, as well as AirBar related raw materials. Management has further decided to reserve for a portion of AirBar finished goods, depending on type of AirBar and in which location it is stored. The AirBar inventory reserve was $0.3 million and $0.8 million as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.

 

Raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods are as follows for the periods indicated (in thousands):

 

   September 30,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
Raw materials  $3,478   $1,446 
Work-in-process   
-
    10 
Finished goods   864    1,064 
   $4,342   $2,520 

 

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment

 

Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method based upon estimated useful lives of the assets as follows:

 

Estimated useful lives

 

Computer equipment   3 years
Furniture and fixtures   5 years
Equipment   7 years

 

Depreciation of equipment purchased under a finance lease is recognized over the term of the lease if that lease term is shorter than the estimated useful life.

 

Upon retirement or sale of property and equipment, cost and accumulated depreciation and amortization are removed from the accounts and any gains or losses are reflected in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. Maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

Right-of-Use Assets

Right-of-Use Assets

 

A right-of-use asset represents a lessee’s right to use a leased asset for the term of the lease. Our right-of-use assets generally consist of operating leases for buildings.

 

Right-of-use assets are measured initially at the present value of the lease payments, plus any lease payments made before a lease began and any initial direct costs, such as commissions paid to obtain a lease.

 

Right-of-use assets are subsequently measured at the present value of the remaining lease payments, adjusted for incentives, prepaid or accrued rent, and any initial direct costs not yet expensed.

 

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived Assets

 

We assess the recoverability of long-lived assets by estimating the future cash flows from the associated assets in accordance with relevant accounting guidance. If the estimated undiscounted future cash flows related to these assets decreases or the useful life is shorter than originally estimated, we may incur charges for impairment of these assets. As of September 30, 2022, we believe there was no impairment of our long-lived assets. There can be no assurance, however, that market conditions will not change or sufficient demand for our products and services will continue, which could result in impairment of long-lived assets in the future.

 

Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction Gains and Losses

Foreign Currency Translation and Transaction Gains and Losses

 

The functional currency of our foreign subsidiaries is the applicable local currency, the Swedish Krona, the Japanese Yen, the South Korean Won and the Taiwan Dollar. The translation from Swedish Krona, Japanese Yen, South Korean Won and Taiwan Dollar to U.S. Dollars is performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date and for income statement accounts using a weighted-average exchange rate during the period. Gains or (losses) resulting from translation are included as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Foreign currency translation gains (losses) were $30,000 and $104,000 and $(37,000) and $(147,000) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Gains (losses) resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations and were $18,000 and $47,000 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, respectively, compared to $40,000 and $68,000 during the same periods in 2021, respectively.

 

Concentration of Credit and Business Risks

Concentration of Credit and Business Risks

 

Our customers are located in the United States, Europe and Asia.

 

As of September 30, 2022, four of our customers represented approximately 75% of our consolidated accounts receivable and unbilled revenues.

 

As of December 31, 2021, four of our customers represented approximately 76% of our consolidated accounts receivable and unbilled revenues.

 

Customers who accounted for 10% or more of our net revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2022 are as follows:

 

  Hewlett-Packard Company – 26%
     
  Seiko Epson Corporation – 26%
     
  LG Electronics Inc. – 12%
     
  Alps Alpine – 11%

 

Customers who accounted for 10% or more of our net revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 are as follows:

 

  Hewlett-Packard Company – 28%
     
  Seiko Epson Corporation – 20%
     
  LG Electronics Inc. – 13%
     
  Alps Alpine – 10%

 

Customers who accounted for 10% or more of our net revenues during the three months ended September 30, 2021 are as follows:

 

  Hewlett-Packard Company – 34%
     
  Seiko Epson Corporation – 25%
     
  LG Electronics Inc. – 10%

 

Customers who accounted for 10% or more of our net revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 are as follows:

 

  Hewlett-Packard Company – 32%
     
  Seiko Epson Corporation – 17%
     
  LG Electronics Inc. – 13%

 

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

 

We recognize revenue when control of products is transferred to our customers, and when services are completed and accepted by our customers; the amount of revenue we recognize reflects the consideration we expect to receive for those products or services. Our contracts with customers may include combinations of products and services (e.g., a contract that includes products and related engineering services). We structure our contracts such that distinct performance obligations, such as product sales or license fees, and related engineering services, are clearly defined in each contract.

 

License fees and sales of our AirBar and TSMs are on a per-unit basis. Therefore, we generally satisfy performance obligations as units are shipped to our customers. Non-recurring engineering service performance obligations are satisfied as work is performed and accepted by our customers.

 

We recognize revenue net of allowances for returns and any taxes collected from customers, which are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. We treat all product shipping and handling charges (regardless of when they occur) as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer goods, therefore we treat all shipping and handling charges as expenses.

 

License Fees

 

We earn revenue from licensing our internally developed intellectual property (“IP”). We enter into IP licensing agreements that generally provide licensees the right to incorporate our IP components in their products, with terms and conditions that vary by licensee. Fees under these agreements may include license fees relating to our IP, and royalties payable to us following the distribution by our licensees of products incorporating the licensed technology. The license for our IP has standalone value and can be used by the licensee without maintenance and support.

 

For technology license arrangements that do not require significant modification or customization of the underlying technology, we recognize technology license revenue when the license is made available to the customer and the customer has a right to use that license. At the end of each reporting period, we record unbilled license fees, using prior royalty revenue data by customer to make estimates of those royalties.

 

Explicit return rights are not offered to customers. There have been no returns through September 30, 2022.

 

Product Sales

 

We earn revenue from sales of TSM hardware products to our original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”), original design manufacturers (“ODMs”) and Tier 1 supplier customers, who embed our hardware into their products, and from sales of branded consumer products that incorporate our TSMs that are sold through distributors or directly to end users. These distributors are generally given business terms that allow them to return unsold inventory, receive credits for changes in selling prices, and participate in various cooperative marketing programs. Our sales agreements generally provide customers with limited rights of return and warranty provisions.

 

The timing of revenue recognition related to AirBar modules depends upon how each sale is transacted - either point-of-sale or through distributors. We recognize revenue for AirBar modules sold point-of-sale (online sales and other direct sales to customers) when we provide the promised product to the customer.

 

Because we generally use distributors to provide TSMs and AirBars to our customers, we must analyze the terms of our distributor agreements to determine when control passes from us to our distributors. For sales of TSMs and AirBars sold through distributors, we recognize revenues when our distributors obtain control over our products. Control passes to our distributors when we have a present right to payment for products sold to the distributors, the distributors have legal title to and physical possession of products purchased from us, and the distributors have significant risks and rewards of ownership of products purchased. 

 

Distributors participate in various cooperative marketing and other incentive programs, and we maintain estimated accruals and allowances for these programs. If actual credits received by distributors under these programs were to deviate significantly from our estimates, which are based on historical experience, our revenue could be adversely affected.

 

Under U.S. GAAP, companies may make reasonable aggregations and approximations of returns data to accurately estimate returns. Our TSM and AirBar returns and warranty experience to date has enabled us to make reasonable returns estimates, which are supported by the fact that our product sales involve homogenous transactions. The reserve for future sales returns is recorded as a reduction of our accounts receivable and revenue and was $56,000 as of September 30, 2022 and $69,000 as of December 31, 2021. If the actual future returns were to deviate from the historical data on which the reserve had been established, our revenue could be adversely affected.

 

Non-Recurring Engineering

 

For technology license or TSM contracts that require modification or customization of the underlying technology to adapt the technology to customer use, we determine whether the technology license or TSM, and required engineering consulting services represent separate performance obligations. We perform our analysis on a contract-by-contract basis. If there are separate performance obligations, we determine the standalone selling price (“SSP”) of each separate performance obligation to properly recognize revenue as each performance obligation is satisfied. We provide engineering consulting services to our customers under a signed Statement of Work (“SOW”). Deliverables and payment terms are specified in each SOW. We generally charge an hourly rate for engineering services, and we recognize revenue as engineering services specified in contracts are completed and accepted by our customers. Any upfront payments we receive for future non-recurring engineering services are recorded as contract liabilities until that revenue is earned.

 

We believe that recognizing non-recurring engineering services revenues as progress towards completion of engineering services and customer acceptance of those services occurs best reflects the economics of those transactions, because engineering services as tracked in our systems correspond directly with the value to our customers of our performance completed to date. Hours performed for each engineering project are tracked and reflect progress made on each project and are charged at a consistent hourly rate.

 

Revenues from non-recurring engineering contracts that are short-term in nature are recorded when those services are complete and accepted by customers.

 

Revenues from non-recurring engineering contracts with substantive defined deliverables for which payment terms in the SOW are commensurate with the efforts required to produce such deliverables are recognized as they are completed and accepted by customers.

 

Estimated losses on all SOW projects are recognized in full as soon as they become evident. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, no losses related to SOW projects were recorded.

 

The following tables present the net revenues distribution by geographical area and market for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands):

 

   Three months ended
September 30, 2022
   Three months ended
September 30, 2021
 
   Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
AMER                
Net revenues from consumer electronics  $384    96%  $376    98%
Net revenues from distributors and other   15    4%   8    2%
   $399    100%  $384    100%
                     
APAC                    
Net revenues from automotive  $269    41%  $164    31%
Net revenues from consumer electronics   314    48%   246    47%
Net revenues from distributors and other   68    11%   113    22%
   $651    100%  $523    100%
                     
EMEA                    
Net revenues from automotive  $128    77%  $34    62%
Net revenues from medical   33    20%   21    38%
Net revenues from distributors and other   5    3%   -    -%
   $166    100%  $55    100%

 

   Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
   Nine months ended
September 30, 2021
 
   Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
AMER                
Net revenues from consumer electronics  $1,228    98%  $1,534    92%
Net revenues from distributors and other   31    2%   125    8%
   $1,259    100%  $1,659    100%
                     
APAC                    
Net revenues from automotive  $933    50%  $987    42%
Net revenues from consumer electronics   792    42%   738    32%
Net revenues from distributors and other   141    8%   615    26%
   $1,866    100%  $2,340    100%
                     
EMEA                    
Net revenues from automotive  $382    57%  $239    69%
Net revenues from medical   169    25%   95    27%
Net revenues from distributors and other   125    18%   14    4%
   $676    100%  $348    100%

Significant Judgments

Significant Judgments

 

Our contracts with customers may include promises to transfer multiple products and services to a customer, particularly when one of our customers contracts with us for a product and related engineering services for customizing that product for our customer. Determining whether products and services are considered distinct performance obligations that should be accounted for separately may require significant judgment. Judgment may also be required to determine the SSP for each distinct performance obligation identified, although we generally structure our contracts such that performance obligations and pricing for each performance obligation are specifically addressed. We currently have no outstanding contracts with multiple performance obligations; however, we recently negotiated a contract that may include multiple performance obligations in the future.

 

Judgment is also required to determine when control of products passes from us to our distributors, as well as the amounts of product that may be returned to us. Our products are sold with a right of return, and we may provide other credits or incentives to our customers, which could result in variability when determining the amount of revenue to recognize. At the end of each reporting period, we use product returns history and additional information that becomes available to estimate returns and credits. We do not recognize revenue if it is probable that a significant reversal of any incremental revenue would occur.

 

Finally, judgment is required to determine the amount of unbilled license fees at the end of each reporting period. 

 

Contract Balances

Contract Balances

 

Timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers. We record a receivable when we have an unconditional right to receive future payments from customers, and we record unearned deferred revenue when we receive prepayments or upfront payments for goods or services from our customers.

 

The following table presents accounts receivable and deferred revenues as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021 (in thousands):

 

   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net  $1,014   $1,293 
Contract liabilities (deferred revenues)   92    106 

 

The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed accounts receivable, unbilled revenues (contract assets), and customer advances and deposits or deferred revenue (contract liabilities) on the consolidated balance sheets. Generally, billing occurs subsequent to revenue recognition, resulting in contract assets; contract assets are generally classified as current. The Company sometimes receives advances or deposits from its customers before revenue is recognized, which are reported as contract liabilities and are generally classified as current. These assets and liabilities are reported on the consolidated balance sheet on a contract-by-contract basis at the end of each reporting period.

 

We do not anticipate impairment of our contract assets related to license fee revenues, given the creditworthiness of our customers whose invoices comprise the balance in that asset account. We will continue to monitor the timeliness of receipts from those customers to assess whether the contract assets have been impaired.

 

Payment terms and conditions vary by the type of contract; however, payments generally occur 30-60 days after invoicing for license fees and sensor modules to our resellers and distributors. Where revenue recognition timing differs from invoice timing, we have determined that our contracts do not include a significant financing component. Our intent is to provide our customers with consistent invoicing terms for the convenience of our customers, not to receive financing from our customers.

 

Costs to Obtain Contracts

Costs to Obtain Contracts

 

We record the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer as a contract asset, if we expect the benefit of those costs to cover a period greater than one year. We currently have no incremental costs that must be capitalized.

 

We expense as incurred costs of obtaining a contract when the amortization period of those costs would have been less than or equal to one year.

 

Product Warranty

Product Warranty

 

The following table summarizes the activity related to the product warranty liability (in thousands):

 

   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Balance at beginning of period  $36   $25 
Provisions for warranty issued   (7)   11 
Balance at end of period  $29   $36 

 

The Company accrues for warranty costs as part of its cost of sales of TSMs based on estimated costs. The Company’s products are generally covered by a warranty for a period of 12 months from the customer receipt of the product.

 

Contract Liabilities

Contract Liabilities

 

Contract liabilities (deferred revenues) consist primarily of prepayments for license fees, and other products or services that we have been paid in advance. We earn the revenue when we transfer control of the product or service. Deferred revenues may also include upfront payments for consulting services to be performed in the future, such as non-recurring engineering services.

 

We defer license fees until we have met all accounting requirements for revenue recognition, which is when a license is made available to a customer and that customer has a right to use the license. Non-recurring engineering fee revenues are deferred until engineering services have been completed and accepted by our customers.

 

The following table presents our deferred revenues by source (in thousands):

 

   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Deferred revenues license fees  $28   $28 
Deferred revenues products   53    70 
Deferred revenues non-recurring engineering   11    8 
   $92   $106 

 

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, the Company recognized revenues of approximately $8,000 and $24,000, respectively, related to contract liabilities outstanding at the beginning of the year.

 

Advertising

Advertising

 

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 amounted to approximately $21,000 and $105,000 and $12,000 and $70,000, respectively.

 

Research and Development

Research and Development

 

Research and development (“R&D”) costs are expensed as incurred. R&D costs consist primarily of personnel related costs in addition to external consultancy costs such as testing, certifying and measurements.

 

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

 

We measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments, including share options, based on the estimated fair value of the award on the grant date, and recognize the value as compensation expense over the period the employee is required to provide services in exchange for the award, usually the vesting period.

 

We account for equity instruments issued to non-employees at their estimated fair value.

 

When determining stock-based compensation expense involving options and warrants, we determine the estimated fair value of options and warrants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

 

Noncontrolling Interests

Noncontrolling Interests

 

We recognize any noncontrolling interest, also known as a minority interest, as a separate line item in stockholders’ equity in the condensed consolidated financial statements. A noncontrolling interest represents the portion of equity ownership in a less-than-wholly owned subsidiary not attributable to us. Generally, any interest that holds less than 50% of the outstanding voting shares is deemed to be a noncontrolling interest; however, there are other factors, such as decision-making rights, that are considered as well. We include the amount of net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated net income (loss) on the face of the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

The Company provides either in the condensed consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity, if presented, or in the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements, a reconciliation at the beginning and the end of the period of the carrying amount of total equity (net assets), equity (net assets) attributable to the parent, and equity (net assets) attributable to the noncontrolling interest that separately discloses:

 

  (1) Net income or loss;
     
  (2) Transactions with owners acting in their capacity as owners, showing separately contributions from and distributions to owners; and
     
  (3) Each component of other comprehensive income or loss.

 

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

 

We recognize deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of items that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. We estimate income taxes based on rates in effect in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon differences between the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The realization of deferred tax assets is based on historical tax positions and expectations about future taxable income. Valuation allowances are recorded against net deferred tax assets when, in our opinion, realization is uncertain based on the “more likely than not” criteria of the accounting guidance.

 

Based on the uncertainty of future pre-tax income, we fully reserved our net deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021. In the event we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made. The provision for income taxes represents the net change in deferred tax amounts, plus income taxes paid or payable for the current period.

 

We follow U.S. GAAP related accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which provisions include a two-step approach to recognizing, de-recognizing and measuring uncertainty in income taxes. As a result, we did not recognize a liability for unrecognized tax benefits. As of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we had no unrecognized tax benefits. 

 

Net Loss per Share

Net Loss per Share

 

Net loss per share amounts have been computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Net loss per share, assuming dilution amounts from common stock equivalents, is computed based on the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock equivalents outstanding during the period. The weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock equivalents used in computing the net loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 exclude the potential common stock equivalents, as the effect would be anti-dilutive (see Note 8).

 

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

Our other comprehensive income (loss) includes foreign currency translation gains and losses. The cumulative amount of translation gains and losses are reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

Cash Flow Information

Cash Flow Information

 

Cash flows in foreign currencies have been converted to U.S. Dollars at an approximate weighted-average exchange rate for the respective reporting periods. The weighted-average exchange rate for the condensed consolidated statements of operations was as follows:

 

   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2022   2021 
Swedish Krona   9.92    8.49 
Japanese Yen   128.22    108.53 
South Korean Won   
1,278,76
    1,131.90 
Taiwan Dollar   29.30    28.00 

 

The exchange rate for the condensed consolidated balance sheets was as follows:

 

  As of   September 30,  December 31,   2022  2021 Swedish Krona  11.11   9.03 Japanese Yen  144.71   115.12 South Korean Won  1,437.33   1,190.75 Taiwan Dollar  31.80   27.71
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

We disclose the estimated fair values for all financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate fair value. Financial instruments including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are deemed to approximate fair value due to their short maturities.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In September 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326)-Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, (“ASU 2016-13”), supplemented by subsequent accounting standards updates. The new standard requires entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. ASU 2016-13, as amended, is scheduled to become effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, with early adoption permitted. In the future, we will evaluate the impact that ASU 2016-13, as amended, will have on our consolidated financial statements, specifically regarding our trade receivables; however, we do not expect any significant impact from implementation of the new standard.

v3.22.2.2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of inventory
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
Raw materials  $3,478   $1,446 
Work-in-process   
-
    10 
Finished goods   864    1,064 
   $4,342   $2,520 

 

Schedule of straight-line method based upon estimated useful lives
Computer equipment   3 years
Furniture and fixtures   5 years
Equipment   7 years

 

Schedule of disaggregated revenues
   Three months ended
September 30, 2022
   Three months ended
September 30, 2021
 
   Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
AMER                
Net revenues from consumer electronics  $384    96%  $376    98%
Net revenues from distributors and other   15    4%   8    2%
   $399    100%  $384    100%
                     
APAC                    
Net revenues from automotive  $269    41%  $164    31%
Net revenues from consumer electronics   314    48%   246    47%
Net revenues from distributors and other   68    11%   113    22%
   $651    100%  $523    100%
                     
EMEA                    
Net revenues from automotive  $128    77%  $34    62%
Net revenues from medical   33    20%   21    38%
Net revenues from distributors and other   5    3%   -    -%
   $166    100%  $55    100%

 

   Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
   Nine months ended
September 30, 2021
 
   Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
AMER                
Net revenues from consumer electronics  $1,228    98%  $1,534    92%
Net revenues from distributors and other   31    2%   125    8%
   $1,259    100%  $1,659    100%
                     
APAC                    
Net revenues from automotive  $933    50%  $987    42%
Net revenues from consumer electronics   792    42%   738    32%
Net revenues from distributors and other   141    8%   615    26%
   $1,866    100%  $2,340    100%
                     
EMEA                    
Net revenues from automotive  $382    57%  $239    69%
Net revenues from medical   169    25%   95    27%
Net revenues from distributors and other   125    18%   14    4%
   $676    100%  $348    100%

Schedule of accounts receivable and deferred revenues
   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net  $1,014   $1,293 
Contract liabilities (deferred revenues)   92    106 

 

Schedule of activity related to the product warranty liability
   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Balance at beginning of period  $36   $25 
Provisions for warranty issued   (7)   11 
Balance at end of period  $29   $36 

 

Schedule of deferred revenues
   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Deferred revenues license fees  $28   $28 
Deferred revenues products   53    70 
Deferred revenues non-recurring engineering   11    8 
   $92   $106 

 

Schedule of weighted-average exchange rates for the consolidated statements of operations
   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2022   2021 
Swedish Krona   9.92    8.49 
Japanese Yen   128.22    108.53 
South Korean Won   
1,278,76
    1,131.90 
Taiwan Dollar   29.30    28.00 

 

Schedule of exchange rates for the consolidated balance sheets
   As of 
   September 30,   December 31, 
   2022   2021 
Swedish Krona   11.11    9.03 
Japanese Yen   144.71    115.12 
South Korean Won   1,437.33    1,190.75 
Taiwan Dollar   31.80    27.71 

 

v3.22.2.2
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Stock-Based Compensation Table [Abstract]  
Schedule of stock option plans
   Number
of Options
Outstanding
   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2022   9,500   $26.19 
Expired   (7,000)   30.40 
Outstanding at September 30, 2022   2,500   $14.40 

 

v3.22.2.2
Segment Information (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Segment Information [Abstract]  
Schedule of net revenues by geographic area
   Three months ended
September 30, 2022
   Three months ended
September 30, 2021
 
   Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
Japan  $447    37%  $362    38%
United States   399    33%   385    40%
South Korea   154    13%   140    15%
Germany   87    7%   34    3%
China   57    4%   16    2%
Sweden   52    4%   
-
    
-
%
Switzerland   33    3%   21    2%
Other   (13)   (1)%   4    
-
%
   $1,216    100%  $962    100%

 

   Nine months ended
September 30, 2022
   Nine months ended
September 30, 2021
 
   Amount   Percentage   Amount   Percentage 
United States  $1,259    33%   1,661    38%
Japan   1,229    32%  $1,372    32%
South Korea   521    14%   660    15%
Germany   205    5%   233    5%
Switzerland   169    4%   95    2%
France   141    4%   5    -%
Sweden   136    4%   15    1%
China   95    3%   298    7%
Other   46    1%   8    
-
%
   $3,801    100%  $4,347    100%

 

Schedule of total assets by geographic region
   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
United States  $11,570   $17,589 
Sweden   6,169    5,353 
Asia   53    50 
Total  $17,792   $22,992 
v3.22.2.2
Leases (Tables)
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of components of lease expense
   Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
Operating lease cost (1)  $135   $174   $453   $529 
                     
Finance lease cost:                    
Amortization of leased assets  $5   $130   $62   $446 
Interest on lease liabilities   -    3    6    11 
Total finance lease cost   5    133    68    457 

 

(1)Includes short-term lease costs of $30,000 and $111,000 and $41,000 and $117,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

 

Schedule of supplemental cash flow information related to leases
   Three months ended
September 30,
   Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
Cash paid for amounts included in leases:                
Operating cash flows from operating leases  $(3)  $(150)  $(297)  $(492)
Operating cash flows from finance leases   -    (3)   (6)   (11)
Financing cash flows from finance leases   (36)   (131)   (135)   (426)
                     
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:                    
Operating leases   
-
    
-
    
-
    
-
 

 

Schedule of supplemental balance sheet information
   September 30,
2022
   December 31,
2021
 
Operating leases        
Operating lease right-of-use assets  $182   $584 
           
Current portion of operating lease obligations  $127   $425 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion   49    117 
Total operating lease liabilities  $176   $542 
           
Finance leases          
Property and equipment, at cost  $2,268   $3,463 
Accumulated depreciation   (2,070)   (3,199)
Property and equipment, net  $198   $264 
           
Current portion of finance lease obligations  $109   $258 
Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion   52    65 
Total finance lease liabilities  $161   $323 

 

    September 30,
2022
    December 31,
2021
 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term            
Operating leases     1.4 years       1.6 years  
Finance leases     1.7 years       1.0 years  
                 
Weighted Average Discount Rate:                
Operating leases (2)     5 %     5 %
Finance leases     2 %     2 %

 

(2) Upon adoption of the new lease standard, discount rates used for existing leases were established at January 1, 2019.

 

Schedule of minimum future rentals on the non-cancellable finance leases
Year ending December 31,  Total 
2022 (remaining months)  $67 
2023   66 
2024   50 
    183 
Less imputed interest   (7)