ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Overview Our company provides advanced optical sensing solutions for contactless touch, touch, and gesture sensing.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Annual Report. Overview Our company provides advanced optical sensing solutions for touch, contactless touch, and gesture sensing.
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 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 Sales Agreement. The offering of shares pursuant to the Sales Agreement will terminate upon the earlier to occur of (i) the issuance and sale, through 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”) 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 Sales Agreement, we may sell the shares through B.
Our future liquidity will be affected by, among other things: ● licensing of our technology; ● purchases of our TSMs and AirBars; ● operating expenses; ● timing of our OEM customer product shipments; ● timing of payment for our technology licensing agreements; ● gross profit margin; and ● ability to raise additional capital, if necessary.
Our future liquidity will be affected by, among other things: ● licensing of our technology; ● purchases of our TSMs; ● operating expenses; ● timing of our OEM customer product shipments; ● timing of payment for our technology licensing agreements; ● gross profit margin; and ● ability to raise additional capital, if necessary.
GAAP, companies may make reasonable aggregations and approximations of returns data to accurately estimate returns. Our AirBar and TSM 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.
GAAP, companies may make reasonable aggregations and approximations of returns data to accurately estimate returns. Our TSM 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.
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, net of estimated forfeitures. 18 We account for equity instruments issued to non-employees at their estimated fair value.
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. 18 We account for equity instruments issued to non-employees at their estimated fair value.
Riley Securities and other expenses of $244,000. 26 Future Sources of Liquidity In the future, we may require sources of capital in addition to cash on hand and our ATM Facility 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.
Riley Securities and other expenses of $167,000. 26 Future Sources of Liquidity In the future, we may require sources of capital in addition to cash on hand and our ATM Facility 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.
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 December 31, 2022.
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 December 31, 2023.
As of December 31, 2022, we had made no payments to TI under the NN1002 Agreement. 24 Liquidity and Capital Resources Our liquidity is dependent on many factors, including sales volume, operating profit and the efficiency of asset use and turnover.
As of December 31, 2023, we had made no payments to TI under the NN1002 Agreement. 24 Liquidity and Capital Resources Our liquidity is dependent on many factors, including sales volume, operating profit and the efficiency of asset use and turnover.
Between the second and fourth quarters of 2016, we entered into six leases for component production equipment. Under the terms of five of the lease agreements we are obligated to purchase the equipment at the end of the original 3-5 year lease terms for 5-10% of the original purchase price of the equipment.
Equipment Subject to Finance Leases Between the second and fourth quarters of 2016, we entered into six leases for component production equipment. Under the terms of five of the lease agreements, we are obligated to purchase the equipment at the end of the original 3-5 year lease terms for 5-10% of the original purchase price of the equipment.
Because we use distributors to provide AirBar TSMs 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 AirBar and TSMs sold through distributors, we recognize revenues when our distributors obtain control over our products.
Because we use distributors to provide TSMs 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 sold through distributors, we recognize revenues when our distributors obtain control over our products.
The weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock equivalents used in computing the net loss per share for years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 exclude the potential common stock equivalents, as the effect would be anti-dilutive.
The weighted-average number of shares of common stock and potential common stock equivalents used in computing the net loss per share for years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 exclude the potential common stock equivalents, as the effect would be anti-dilutive.
Deferred Revenues Deferred revenues consist primarily of prepayments for license fees, and other products or services that we have been paid in advance. We earn this 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.
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.
Since 2010, our licensing customers have sold approximately 90 million devices that use our technology. In October 2017, we augmented our licensing business and began manufacturing and shipping touch sensor modules (“TSMs”) that incorporate our patented technology. We sell these TSMs to OEMs, Original Design Manufacturers (“ODMs”), and systems integrators for use in their products.
Since 2010, our licensing customers have sold approximately 95 million devices that use our technology. In 2017, we augmented our licensing business and began manufacturing and shipping touch sensor modules (“TSMs”) that incorporate our patented technology. We sell these TSMs to OEMs, Original Design Manufacturers (“ODMs”), and systems integrators for use in their products.
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 years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
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 years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
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. Engineering development fee revenues are deferred until engineering services have been completed and accepted by our customers.
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.
See “Non-controlling Interests” below for further discussion. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounting policies affecting our financial condition and results of operations are more fully described in Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements.
See “Noncontrolling Interests” below for further discussion. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accounting policies affecting our financial condition and results of operations are more fully described in Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements.
The non-controlling interests are reported below net loss including non-controlling interests under the heading “Net loss attributable to non-controlling interests” in the consolidated statements of operations, below comprehensive loss under the heading “Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests” in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, and shown as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets.
The noncontrolling interests are reported below net loss including noncontrolling interests under the heading “Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests” in the consolidated statements of operations, below comprehensive loss under the heading “Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests” in the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss and shown as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in the consolidated balance sheets.
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. Non-controlling Interests We recognize any non-controlling interest, also known as a minority interest, as a separate line item in equity in the consolidated financial statements.
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 consolidated financial statements.
A non-controlling interest represents the portion of equity ownership in a less-than-wholly owned subsidiary not attributable to us. Generally, any interest that represents less than 50% of the outstanding voting shares is deemed to be a non-controlling interest; however, there are other factors, such as decision-making rights, that are considered as well.
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.
As of December 31, 2022 we had 35 valid technology license agreements with global OEMs, ODMs and Tier 1 suppliers. As of December 31, 2021, that number was 34. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we had 11 customers using our touch technology in products that were being shipped to their customers.
As of December 31, 2023, we had 34 valid technology license agreements with global OEMs, ODMs and Tier 1 suppliers. As of December 31, 2022, that number was 35. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we had 10 customers using our touch technology in products that were being shipped to their customers.
The majority of our license fees earned in 2022 and 2021 were from customer shipments of printers. As of December 31, 2022, we had 10 agreements with value added resellers (“VARs”) for integration of our TSMs in the products they offer to global OEMs, ODMs and systems integrators.
The majority of our license fees earned in 2023 and 2022 were from customer shipments of printers. As of December 31, 2023, we had nine agreements with value added resellers (“VARs”) for integration of our TSMs in the products they offer to global OEMs, ODMs and systems integrators.
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 two million ASICs sold.
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.
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.
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 TSMs are on a per-unit basis.
We provide either in the consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity, if presented, or in the notes to 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 non-controlling 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.
The Company provides either in the consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity, if presented, or in the notes to 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 Company, 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.
The lease agreement has been extended and is valid through November 2023. It is extended on a yearly basis unless written notice is provided nine months prior to the expiration date. On December 1, 2015, Pronode Technologies AB entered into a lease agreement for 9,040 square feet of workshop located at Faktorvägen 17, Kungsbacka, Sweden.
It is extended on a yearly basis unless written notice is provided nine months prior to the expiration date. On December 1, 2015, Pronode Technologies AB entered into a lease agreement for 9,040 square feet of workshop located at Faktorvägen 17, Kungsbacka, Sweden.
The implicit interest rate of the lease is currently approximately 1.5% per annum. On November 1, 2021 the lease contract was extended for two years. The implicit interest rate of the extended lease period is 1.5% per annum. In 2018, we entered into a lease for component production equipment.
The implicit interest rate of the lease was approximately 1.5% per annum. In November, 2021, the lease contract was extended for two years. The implicit interest rate of the extended lease period was 1.5% per annum. In November, 2023, the equipment was purchased. In 2018, we entered into a lease for component production equipment.
We include the amount of net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests in consolidated net income (loss) on the face of the consolidated statements of operations.
We include the amount of net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated net income (loss) on the face of the consolidated statements of operations.
The reserve for future sales returns is recorded as a reduction of our accounts receivable and revenue and was $9,000 and $69,000 as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The warranty reserve is recorded as an accrued expense and cost of sales and was $49,000 and $36,000 as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The reserve for future sales returns is recorded as a reduction of our accounts receivable and revenue and was $8,000 and $9,000 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The warranty reserve is recorded as an accrued expense and cost of sales and was $30,000 and $49,000 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Gains or (losses) resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations were $35,000 and $(66,000) during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Foreign currency translation gains (losses) were $(56,000) and $68,000 during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Gains (losses) resulting from foreign currency transactions are included in general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations were $(5,000) and $35,000 during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
There is approximately $8,000 of stock-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $50,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021.
There is approximately $8,000 of stock-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses for each of the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022.
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.
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.
The implicit interest rate of the lease is currently approximately 3.0% per annum. Non-Recurring Engineering Development Costs On April 25, 2013, we entered into an Analog Device Development Agreement (the “NN1002 Agreement”) with Texas Instruments (“TI”), with an effective date of December 6, 2012, pursuant to which TI agreed to integrate our intellectual property into an ASIC.
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”).
During 2022, our three distributors sold and shipped 4,834 TSMs and related development kits. 15 During 2022 and 2021, we continued to focus our efforts on maintaining our current licensing customers and achieving design wins for new products both with current and future customers.
During 2023, our three distributors sold and shipped approximately 7,400 TSMs and related development kits. 15 During 2023 and 2022, we continued to focus our efforts on maintaining our current licensing customers and achieving design wins for new products both with current and future customers. In parallel we continued to market and sell TSMs directly and indirectly via partners.
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 and finished goods. The AirBar inventory reserve was $0.3 million and $0.8 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Management has decided to reserve TSM related raw materials which are expected to remain after production ends in 2024. The TSM inventory reserve was $3.6 million as of December 31, 2023. 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 and finished goods.
Riley Securities, of all of the shares subject to the Sales Agreement and (ii) termination of the Sale Agreement in accordance with its terms. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, we sold an aggregate of 886,065 shares of common stock under the ATM Facility, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $4,686,000 after payment of commissions to B.
Riley Securities, of all of the shares subject to the Sales Agreement and (ii) termination of the Sales Agreement in accordance with its terms. During the year ended December 31, 2023, we sold an aggregate of 903,716 shares of our common stock under the ATM Facility with aggregate net proceeds to us of $7,866,000, after payment of commissions to B.
As of December 31, 2022, we had cash of $14.8 million, as compared to $17.4 million as of December 31, 2021. Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) was $19.1 million as of December 31, 2022, compared to working capital of $19.1 million as of December 31, 2021.
Working capital (current assets less current liabilities) was $16.8 million as of December 31, 2023, compared to working capital of $19.1 million as of December 31, 2022.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $6.8 million and was primarily the result of a net loss including noncontrolling interests of approximately $5.3 million. Cash used to fund net losses is offset by approximately $0.6 million in non-cash operating expenses, mainly comprised of depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $6.8 million and was primarily the result of a net loss including noncontrolling interests of $5.3 million and approximately $0.6 million in non-cash operating expenses, comprised of stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization and amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets and recoveries of bad debt, and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $(2.1) million.
Riley Securities and other expenses of $167,000. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, we sold an aggregate of 235,722 shares of common stock under the ATM Facility, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $1,984,000 after payment of commissions to B. Riley Securities and other expenses of $66,000.
Riley Securities and other expenses of $244,000. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we sold an aggregate of 886,065 shares of common stock under the ATM Facility, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $4,686,000 after payment of commissions to B.
(4,883 ) (6,450 ) 1,567 (24.3 )% Percentage of revenue (86.1 )% (110.5 )% Net loss per share attributable to Neonode Inc. per share $ (0.36 ) $ (0.54 ) $ 0.18 (33.3 )% 20 Revenues All of our sales for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 were to customers located in the United States, Europe and Asia.
(10,123 ) (4,883 ) (5,240 ) 107.3 % Percentage of revenue (227.5 )% (86.1 )% Net loss per share attributable to Neonode Inc. per share $ (0.66 ) $ (0.36 ) $ (0.30 ) 83.3 % 20 Revenues All of our sales for the years ended December 31, 2023 were to customers located in the United States, Europe, Asia and Oceania.
The other income for 2022 was related to interest income earned and gain from recovery of bad debt offset by primarily finance leases. The other expense for 2021 was primarily related to finance leases.
Other Income Other income for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $736,000 compared to $121,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The other income for 2023 was mainly related to interest income earned. The other income for 2022 was related to interest income earned and gain from recovery of bad debt offset by primarily finance leases.
At December 31, 2021, the guaranteed amount was decreased from $100,000 to $0. We do not have any other transactions, arrangements, or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that are reasonably likely to affect our liquidity or capital resources other than the operating leases incurred in the normal course of business.
Contractual Obligation and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We do not have any transactions, arrangements, or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that are reasonably likely to affect our liquidity or capital resources other than the operating leases incurred in the normal course of business.
Operating Leases We did not renew our lease for the office space located at 2880 Zanker Road, San Jose, California 95134 in August 2020 and Neonode Inc. now operates solely through a virtual office in California. 23 On December 1, 2020, Neonode Technologies AB entered into a lease for 6,684 square feet of office space located at Karlavägen 100, Stockholm, Sweden.
Operating Leases Neonode Inc. operates solely through a virtual office in California. 23 On December 1, 2020, Neonode Technologies AB entered into a lease for 6,684 square feet of office space located at Karlavägen 100, Stockholm, Sweden. The lease agreement has been extended and is valid through November 2024.
We made investments enhancing the design and improving the production yield of our TSMs and improving the related firmware and configuration tools software platforms. We also made investments to expand our partner networks for sales and distribution of TSMs.
We made investments enhancing the design and improving the production yield of our TSMs and improving the related firmware and configuration tools software platforms. We also made investments to expand our partner networks for sales and distribution of TSMs. On December 12, 2023, the Company announced a new, sharpened strategy with full focus on the licensing business.
We recorded valuation allowances in 2022 and 2021 for deferred tax assets related to net operating losses due to the uncertainty of realization.
Income Taxes Our effective tax rate was (1.1)% for the year ended December 31, 2023 and (2.3)% for the year ended December 31, 2022. We recorded valuation allowances in 2023 and 2022 for deferred tax assets related to net operating losses due to the uncertainty of realization.
Inventory Our 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.
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.
There is approximately $114,000 of non-cash stock-based compensation included in G&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $107,000 for the year ended December 31, 2021. Other Income (Expense) Other income (expense) for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $121,000 compared to $(15,000) for the year ended December 31, 2021.
The increase of 5.0% from 2022 was primarily due to higher cost for professional fees. There is approximately $50,000 of non-cash stock-based compensation included in G&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to $114,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022.
The following tables present the net revenues distribution by geographical area and revenue stream for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands): 2022 2021 Amount Percentage Amount Percentage AMER License fees $ 1,812 98.5 % $ 2,102 93.6 % Products 27 1.5 % 144 6.4 % Non-recurring engineering - - % - - % $ 1,839 100.0 % $ 2,246 100.0 % APAC License fees $ 2,369 85.7 % $ 2,394 77.2 % Products 348 12.6 % 661 21.3 % Non-recurring engineering 46 1.7 % 48 1.5 % $ 2,763 100.0 % $ 3,103 100.0 % EMEA License fees $ 289 27.1 % $ 291 59.8 % Products 620 58.0 % 150 30.8 % Non-recurring engineering 159 14.9 % 46 9.4 % $ 1,068 100.0 % $ 487 100.0 % 21 The following table presents disaggregated revenues by revenue stream for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (dollars in thousands): Year ended December 31, 2022 Year ended December 31, 2021 Amount Percentage Amount Percentage Net license revenues from automotive (license fees) $ 1,551 27.4 % $ 1,602 27.5 % Net license revenues from consumer electronics (license fees) 2,919 51.5 % 3,185 54.5 % Net revenues from TSMs (products) 995 17.5 % 955 16.4 % Net revenues from non-recurring engineering services 205 3.6 % 94 1.6 % $ 5,670 100.0 % $ 5,836 100.0 % License fees decreased by 6.6% in 2022 as compared to 2021.
The following tables present the net revenues distribution by geographical area and revenue stream for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (dollars in thousands): 2023 2022 Amount Percentage Amount Percentage North America License fees $ 1,455 90.9 % $ 1,812 98.5 % Products 145 9.1 % 27 1.5 % Non-recurring engineering - - % - - % $ 1,600 100.0 % $ 1,839 100.0 % Asia Pacific License fees $ 1,988 94.7 % $ 2,369 85.7 % Products 105 5.0 % 348 12.6 % Non-recurring engineering 7 0.3 % 46 1.7 % $ 2,100 100.0 % $ 2,763 100.0 % Europe, Middle East and Africa License fees $ 360 48.1 % $ 289 27.1 % Products 370 49.4 % 620 58.0 % Non-recurring engineering 19 2.5 % 159 14.9 % $ 749 100.0 % $ 1,068 100.0 % 21 The following table presents disaggregated revenues by revenue stream for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 (dollars in thousands): Year ended December 31, 2023 Year ended December 31, 2022 Amount Percentage Amount Percentage Net license revenues from automotive $ 1,559 35.1 % $ 1,551 27.4 % Net license revenues from consumer electronics 2,244 50.4 % 2,919 51.5 % Net product revenues from TSMs 620 13.9 % 995 17.5 % Net non-recurring engineering services revenues 26 0.6 % 205 3.6 % $ 4,449 100.0 % $ 5,670 100.0 % Revenues from license fees were $3.8 million and $4.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The following table presents our deferred revenues by source (in thousands); Years ended December 31, 2022 2021 Deferred revenues license fees $ 20 $ 28 Deferred revenues products 9 70 Deferred non-recurring engineering 7 8 $ 36 $ 106 19 Results of Operations A summary of our financial results for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows (in thousands, except percentages): 2022 2021 Variance in Dollars Variance in Percent Revenue: License fees $ 4,470 $ 4,787 $ (317 ) (6.6 )% Percentage of revenue 78.8 % 82.0 % Products 995 955 40 4.2 % Percentage of revenue 17.5 % 16.4 % Non-recurring engineering 205 94 111 118.1 % Percentage of revenue 3.6 % 1.6 % Total Revenue $ 5,670 $ 5,836 $ (166 ) (2.8 )% Cost of Sales: Products $ 776 $ 922 $ (146 ) (15.8 )% Percentage of revenue 13.7 % 15.8 % Non-recurring engineering 28 33 (5 ) (15.2 )% Percentage of revenue 0.5 % 0.6 % Total Cost of Sales $ 804 $ 955 $ (151 ) (15.8 )% Total Gross Margin $ 4,866 $ 4,881 $ (15 ) (0.3 )% Operating Expense: Research and development $ 3,963 $ 3,546 $ 417 11.8 % Percentage of revenue 69.9 % 60.8 % Sales and marketing 2,034 2,839 (805 ) (28.4 )% Percentage of revenue 35.9 % 48.6 % General and administrative 4,155 5,603 (1,448 ) (25.8 )% Percentage of revenue 73.3 % 96.0 % Total Operating Expenses $ 10,152 $ 11,988 $ (1,836 ) (15.3 )% Percentage of revenue 179.0 % 205.4 % Operating Loss $ (5,286 ) $ (7,107 ) $ 1,821 (25.6 )% Percentage of revenue (93.2 )% (121.8 )% Interest income (expense) 100 (15 ) 115 (766.7 )% Percentage of revenue 1.8 % (0.3 )% Other income 21 - 21 - % Percentage of revenue 0.4 % - % Provision for income taxes 118 146 (28 ) (19.2 )% Percentage of revenue 2.1 % 2.5 % Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 400 818 (418 ) (51.1 )% Percentage of revenue 7.1 % 14.0 % Net loss attributable to Neonode Inc.
The following table presents our deferred revenues by source (in thousands): Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Deferred revenues license fees $ 2 $ 20 Deferred revenues products 8 9 Deferred revenues non-recurring engineering - 7 $ 10 $ 36 19 Results of Operations A summary of our financial results for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands, except percentages): 2023 2022 Variance in Dollars Variance in Percent Revenues: License fees $ 3,803 $ 4,470 $ (667 ) (14.9 )% Percentage of revenue 85.5 % 78.8 % Products 620 995 (375 ) (37.7 )% Percentage of revenue 13.9 % 17.5 % Non-recurring engineering 26 205 (179 ) (87.3 )% Percentage of revenue 0.6 % 3.6 % Total revenues $ 4,449 $ 5,670 $ (1,221 ) (21.5 )% Cost of revenues: Products $ 4,168 $ 776 $ 3,392 437.1 % Percentage of revenue 93.7 % 13.7 % Non-recurring engineering 12 28 (16 ) (57.1 )% Percentage of revenue 0.3 % 0.5 % Loss on purchase commitment 362 - 362 - % Percentage of revenue 8.1 % - % Total cost of revenues $ 4,542 $ 804 $ 3,738 464.9 % Total gross (loss) margin $ (93 ) $ 4,866 $ (4,959 ) (101.9 )% Operating expenses: Research and development $ 3,833 $ 3,963 $ (130 ) (3.3 )% Percentage of revenue 86.2 % 69.9 % Sales and marketing 2,455 2,034 421 20.7 % Percentage of revenue 55.2 % 35.9 % General and administrative 4,363 4,155 208 5.0 % Percentage of revenue 98.1 % 73.3 % Total operating expenses $ 10,651 $ 10,152 $ 499 4.9 % Percentage of revenue 239.4 % 179.0 % Operating loss $ (10,744 ) $ (5,286 ) $ (5,458 ) 103.3 % Percentage of revenue (241.5 )% (93.2 )% Other income 736 121 615 508.3 % Percentage of revenue 16.5 % 2.1 % Provision for income taxes 115 118 (3 ) (2.5 )% Percentage of revenue 2.6 % 2.1 % Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests - 400 (400 ) (100.0 )% Percentage of revenue - % 7.1 % Net loss attributable to Neonode Inc.
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 into their products, with terms and conditions that vary by licensee.
We enter into IP licensing agreements that generally provide licensees the right to incorporate our IP components into 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.
Net Loss As a result of the factors discussed above, we recorded a net loss of $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, compared to a net loss of $6.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. Contractual Obligation We previously agreed to secure the value of inventory purchased by one of our AirBars manufacturing partners.
Net Loss As a result of the factors discussed above, we recorded a net loss of $10.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to a net loss of $4.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Our sales activities focus on OEM, ODM and Tier 1 customers, directly or through VARs, who license our technology or purchase and embed our touch sensor modules into their products. 22 General and Administrative General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses were 73.3% of revenue in 2022 compared to 96.0% in 2021.
Our sales and marketing activities focus on OEM, ODM and Tier 1 customers who will license our technology or purchase and embed our TSMs into their products. 22 General and Administrative General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses for 2023 and 2022 were $4.4 million and $4.2 million, respectively.
Under the terms of the agreement, the lease will be renewed within one year of the original three-year lease term. In accordance with relevant accounting guidance the lease is classified as a finance lease. The lease payments and depreciation periods began in May 2022 when the equipment went into service.
The implicit interest rate of the lease is currently approximately 1.5% per annum. In 2022, we entered into a lease for soundproof office pods. Under the terms of the agreement, the lease will be renewed within one year of the original three-year lease term. In accordance with relevant accounting guidance the lease is classified as a finance lease.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of Neonode Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, as well as Pronode Technologies AB (Sweden), wholly owned subsidiary of Neonode Technologies AB, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries.
GAAP”) and include the accounts of Neonode Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries, as well as Pronode Technologies AB (Sweden), wholly owned subsidiary of Neonode Technologies AB, one of our wholly owned subsidiaries.
License fees and sales of our AirBars 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.
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 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.
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”).
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $14.6 million and was mainly the result of the issuance of common stock, partly offset by principal payments on finance leases. For the year ended December 31, 2022, we purchased $52,000 of fixed assets, consisting primarily of office equipment.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $4.5 million and was mainly the result of the issuance of common stock, partly offset by principal payments on finance leases. At-the-Market Offering Program On May 10, 2021, we entered into an At Market Issuance Sales Agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc. (“B.
R&D costs consist mainly of personnel related costs in addition to some external consultancy costs such as testing, certifying and measurements.
R&D expenses primarily consist of personnel-related costs in addition to external consultancy costs, such as testing, certifying and measurements, along with costs related to developing and building new product prototypes. The decrease of 3.3% in 2023 compared to 2022 was primarily related to lower product development costs.
During the years ended December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we recorded no losses. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Our 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 the required payments.
During the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, we recorded no losses. Accounts Receivable and Credit Losses Accounts receivable is stated at net realizable value. We estimate and record a provision for expected credit losses related to our financial instruments, including our trade receivables.
The decrease in total gross revenues by 2.8% for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to 2021 was primarily caused by lower license fees, offset by higher product sales and NRE.
The decrease in total net revenues by 21.5% for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to 2022 was caused by lower revenues from all three revenue streams.
Management decided to reserve for TSM inventory related to a quality issue in production. The TSM inventory reserve was $0.2 million as of December 31, 2021. During 2022 the affected inventory was scrapped and as of December 31, 2022 the inventory reserve was zero. Research and Development Research and development (“R&D”) costs are expensed as incurred.
The AirBar inventory reserve was $0.3 million as of December 31, 2022. In 2023, management decided to scrap the fully reserved AirBar inventory. Research and Development Research and development (“R&D”) costs are expensed as incurred. R&D costs consist mainly of personnel-related costs in addition to some external consultancy costs such as testing, certifying and measurements.
Cash used to fund net losses is offset by approximately $1.3 million in non-cash operating expenses, mainly comprised of depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation. 25 Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 was $4.5 million and was mainly the result of the issuance of common stock, partly offset by principal payments on finance leases.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $6.3 million and was primarily the result of a net loss of $10.1 million and approximately $3.8 million in non-cash operating expenses, comprised of stock-based compensation expense, inventory impairment loss, depreciation and amortization and amortization of operating lease right-of-use assets, and changes in operating assets and liabilities of $25,000.
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues increased by approximately $136,000 as of December 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021. Inventory increased by approximately $1,133,000 as of December 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021. Accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased approximately $460,000 as of December 31, 2022 compared to December 31, 2021.
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenues decreased by approximately $539,000 as of December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022, due to lower revenues. Inventory increased by approximately $395,000 as of December 31, 2023, not considering the $3.6 million non-cash impairment charge recorded during 2023, compared to December 31, 2022.
For the year ended December 31, 2021, we purchased $67,000 of fixed assets, consisting primarily of engineering equipment.
Accounts payable and accrued expenses increased approximately $173,000 as of December 31, 2023 compared to December 31, 2022. 25 For the year ended December 31, 2023, we purchased $123,000 of fixed assets, consisting primarily of manufacturing equipment. For the year ended December 31, 2022, we purchased $52,000 of fixed assets, consisting primarily of office equipment.
The lease payments and depreciation period began on July 1, 2014 when the equipment went into service. On July 1, 2020 the lease contract was extended for one year. The implicit interest rate of the extended lease period is 9.85% per annum. The lease expired July 1, 2021 and we paid the residual value.
The lease payments and depreciation periods began in May 2022 when the equipment went into service. The implicit interest rate of the lease is currently approximately 3.0% per annum.
Our cost of revenues includes the direct cost of production of certain customer prototypes, costs of engineering personnel, engineering consultants to complete the engineering design contracts and cost of goods sold for sensor modules includes fully burdened manufacturing costs, outsourced final assembly costs, and component costs of sensor modules.
The gross margin for products for the year ended December 31, 2022 was impacted by a one-time cost of $262,000 related to inventory write-down. Our cost of revenues includes the direct cost of production of certain customer prototypes, costs of engineering personnel, engineering consultants to complete the engineering design contracts.
Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 was $7.7 million and was primarily the result of a net loss including noncontrolling interests of approximately $7.3 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $7.8 million and was primarily the result of issuance of common stock under the ATM Facility (as defined and described below).