# Adeia Inc. (ADEA) FY 2022 MD&A

Verbatim Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis from Adeia Inc.'s 10-K for fiscal year 2022.

SEC filing source: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1803696/000095017023005437/adea-20221231.htm
Accession: 0000950170-23-005437
Filing date: 2023-03-01
Report date: 2022-12-31
Extracted structurally from real Item 7 body heading to real Item 7A/8 boundary.
Confidence: high

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion is intended to promote understanding of the results of operations and financial condition and should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

This section of this Form 10-K generally discusses 2022, 2021 and 2020 items and year-to-year comparisons of 2022 against 2021 and of 2021 against 2020. Except otherwise indicated, the year-to-year comparisons and results of operations discussed herein present the results of Adeia Inc. after giving effect to the Separation described herein. The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read together with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about our industry, business and future financial results. Our actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including those discussed under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A above.

Business Overview

On December 18, 2019, Xperi Corporation (“Xperi”) entered into a definitive agreement with TiVo Corporation (“TiVo”), to combine in an all-stock merger of equals transaction (the “Mergers”). Following consummation of the Mergers on June 1, 2020, Xperi Holding Corporation became the parent company of both Xperi and TiVo.

On October 1, 2022, Adeia Inc. (formerly known as Xperi Holding Corporation) ("Adeia", "we") completed the previously announced separation ("the Separation") of its product business into an independent, publicly-traded company, Xperi Inc. ("Xperi Inc."). The Separation was structured as a spin-off, which was achieved through Adeia's distribution of 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Xperi Inc.'s common stock to holders of Adeia's common stock as of the close of business on the record date of September 21, 2022 (the "Record Date"). Each Adeia stockholder of record received four shares of Xperi Inc. common stock for every ten shares of Adeia common stock that it held on the Record Date. Following the Separation, Adeia retains no ownership interest in Xperi Inc., which is now listed under the ticker symbol "XPER" on the New York Stock Exchange. Effective at the open of business on October 3, 2022, Adeia's shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share, began trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the new ticker symbol "ADEA".

Following the Separation, we are a leading intellectual property ("IP") licensing platform in the consumer and entertainment space, with a diverse portfolio of media and semiconductor intellectual property and more than 9,750 patents and patent applications worldwide. In order to serve an increasingly connected world, we invent, develop, and license fundamental innovations that enhance billions of devices and shape the way millions of people explore and experience entertainment. Through our IP licensing business, we help enable extraordinary experiences at home and on the go for millions of consumers around the world, with IP that helps elevate content and improves how audiences connect with it in a way that is more intelligent, immersive and personal. Through providing the IP that helps to power smart devices, entertainment experiences and more, we have created a unified ecosystem that reaches highly-engaged consumers and uncovered new business opportunities.

Headquartered in Silicon Valley and more than 35 years of operating experience, we have approximately 120 employees, with substantially all of our employees located in the U.S.

COVID-19 Impact and Resultant Macroeconomic Conditions

The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and may continue to have, an adverse impact on our business. The impact to date has included periods of significant volatility in the markets we serve, in particular the broad consumer electronics market. The pandemic has also caused challenges and delays in acquiring new customers and executing license renewals. These factors have negatively impacted our financial condition and results of operations, which may result in an impairment of our long-lived assets, including goodwill, and increased credit losses.

Further, our operations and those of our customers have also been negatively impacted by certain trends arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, including labor market constraints, shortages of semiconductor components, decreased manufacturing capacities, and delays in shipments, product development and product launches. Moreover, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, United States federal, state and foreign government policies enacted to combat the pandemic have contributed to a recent rise of inflation that has increased, and may continue to increase, the cost of our operations and have had, and may continue to have, an adverse effect on demand for our customers' products and services and in turn our licensing revenues, which has and may continue to adversely affect our financial performance.

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Although a significant portion of our revenue is derived from fixed-fee and minimum-guarantee arrangements from large, well-capitalized customers, our per-unit and variable-fee based revenue will continue to be susceptible to the volatility, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, microchip shortages, and potential market downturns precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The impact of the pandemic on our overall results of operations remains uncertain for the foreseeable future. Further discussion of COVID-19's potential impact on our business is provided under Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors of this Form 10-K.

Key Developments

The accounting requirements for reporting the Separation of Xperi Inc. as a discontinued operation were met when the Separation was completed on October 1, 2022. Accordingly, the financial results of Xperi Inc. for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 are presented as net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Unless noted otherwise, the discussion of our results of operations pertain to continuing operations.

Additionally, the operating results from continuing operations for all periods presented and those prior to the Separation, include certain general corporate overhead costs that do not meet the requirements to be presented in discontinued operations, although such costs are not reflective of our on-going operations. Such general corporate overhead costs include labor and non-labor costs related to our corporate support functions (e.g., administration, human resources, finance, accounting, tax, information technology, corporate development and legal, among others) that historically provided support to Xperi Inc. prior to the Separation. In addition, discontinued operations excludes the historical intercompany balances and transactions between the Company and Xperi Inc. that were eliminated in consolidation.

In connection with the Separation, we incurred separation costs of $42.3 million from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022. Separation costs primarily consist of third-party advisory, consulting, legal and professional service, IT and employee bonus costs directly related to the Separation, as well as other items that are incremental and one-time in nature. Out of these costs, $28.6 million are reflected in our Consolidated Statements of Operations as discontinued operations for all periods presented. The remaining separation costs of $13.7 million were incurred after the Separation and are reflected in continuing operations within operating expenses in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Reportable Segments

Upon completion of the Separation, in the fourth quarter of 2022, we changed our organizational structure to operate and report in one segment: IP Licensing. We believe that this structure reflects our current operational and financial management following the completion of the Separation and provides the best structure for us to focus on growth opportunities. Our Chief Executive Officer has been determined to be the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") in consideration with the authoritative guidance on segment reporting.

We primarily license our innovations to leading companies in the broader entertainment and semiconductor industries, and those companies developing new technologies that will help drive these industries forward. Licensing arrangements include access to one or more of our foundational patent portfolios and may also include access to some portions of our industry-leading technologies and know-how.

Key Metrics

In evaluating our financial condition and operating performance, we primarily focus on revenue and cash flows from operations. For the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021:

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Revenue increased by $47.7 million, or 12%, from $391.2 million to $439.0 million. The increase was due to the recognition of license revenue associated with an IP license agreement with a large semiconductor company, the execution of a long-term license agreement with a leading consumer electronics and OTT service provider, the renewal of long-term license agreements with two leading social media companies and the renewal of a long-term license agreement with a leading consumer electronics company. Such increases were partially offset by the delay in renewals of media related IP licenses that expired in 2022 and were not renewed until early 2023, as well as non-recurring revenue recognized in 2021 related to certain media IP licensing agreements.

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Cash provided by operating activities decreased by $51.8 million, or 22%, from $234.8 million to $182.8 million. The decrease was primarily due to increased, unbilled contract receivables, which resulted from multi-year license agreements executed during the year.

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Results of Operations

Revenue

We derive the majority of our revenue from the licensing of our intellectual property (“IP”) rights to customers. For our revenue recognition policy, including descriptions of revenue-generating activities, refer to “Note 4 – Revenue” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

The following table presents our historical operating results for the periods indicated as a percentage of revenue:

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The following table sets forth our revenue by year (in thousands, except for percentages):

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2022 compared to 2021

The increase in revenue during the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to the recognition of license revenue associated with an IP license agreement with a large semiconductor company, the execution of a long-term license agreement with a leading consumer electronics and OTT service provider, the renewal of long-term license agreements with two leading social media companies and the renewal of a long-term license agreement with a leading consumer electronics company. Such increases were partially offset by the delay in renewals of media related IP licenses that expired in 2022 and were not renewed until early 2023, as well as non-recurring revenue recognized in 2021 related to certain media IP licensing agreements.

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2021 compared to 2020

The decrease in revenue during the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to past royalty revenue from a patent license agreement with a pay-TV provider recorded in the fourth quarter of 2020, and secondarily due to a decrease in revenue from a patent license agreement with a semiconductor company, partially offset by the inclusion of a full year of post-merger IP licensing revenue from TiVo in 2021.

Research and Development

Research and development expense (“R&D expense”) consists primarily of employee-related costs, stock-based compensation expense, engineering consulting expenses associated with new IP development, as well as costs related to patent applications and examinations, reverse engineering, materials, supplies and an allocation of facilities costs. All R&D expense is expensed as incurred. We believe that a significant level of R&D expense will be required for us to remain competitive in the future.

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2022 compared to 2021

The increase in R&D expense during the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the prior year, was primarily driven by higher employee-related costs due to increased headcount.

2021 compared to 2020

The increase in R&D expense during the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to the inclusion of a full year of post-merger TiVo IP Licensing expenses.

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative ("SGA") expenses consist primarily of compensation and related costs for sales and marketing personnel engaged in sales and licensee support, marketing programs, public relations, promotional materials, travel, trade show expenses, compensation and related costs for general management, information technology, finance personnel, corporate legal fees and expenses, facilities costs, stock-based compensation expense and professional services. Our SGA expenses, other than facilities-related expenses, are not allocated to other expense line items.

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2022 compared to 2021

The increase in SGA expense during the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to increased stock-based compensation associated with the accelerated vesting of outstanding restricted stock awards upon the separation of a former executive in the first quarter of 2022, an increase in variable compensation, and the incurrence of certain separation related costs upon the consummation of the Separation in the fourth quarter of 2022. The increase was partially offset by decreases in the provision for credit losses and in facilities and other related expenses.

2021 compared to 2020

The decrease in SGA expense during the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to decreases in merger-related transaction costs, severance and retention costs, provision for credit losses and personnel-related costs resulting from cost synergies implemented in 2021. The overall decrease was partially offset by the inclusion of a full year of post-merger TiVo SG&A expenses.

Amortization Expense

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2022 compared to 2021

The decrease in amortization expense during the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to certain intangible assets acquired in prior years, which became fully amortized during the year.

2021 compared to 2020

The increase in amortization expense during the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to amortization of intangible assets recorded in connection with the Mergers in June 2020.

Litigation Expense

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2022 compared to 2021

The increase in litigation expense during the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to a $2.5 million reserve related to the Videotron matter and a $2.6 million reserve related to the Bell and Telus matter. See Part I, Item 3. – Legal Proceedings for additional information regarding these matters. Such increases were partially offset by reduced case activity.

2021 compared to 2020

The decrease in litigation expense during the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to the resolution of prior litigation and reduced case activity.

We expect that litigation expense will continue to be a significant portion of our operating expenses, as it is used to enforce and protect our IP and contract rights. Litigation expense may fluctuate between periods because of planned or ongoing litigation, as described in Part I, Item 3 – Legal Proceedings.

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Interest Expense

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2022 compared to 2021

The increase in interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to increased interest rates on our variable interest rate debt due to the rising interest rate environment.

2021 compared to 2020

The increase in interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to higher average debt balance in 2021 as we entered into a new term loan of $1,050 million on June 1, 2020 to refinance our indebtedness, partially offset by a reduction in interest rate as a result of the debt refinancing described below.

We anticipate interest expense will increase in 2023, when compared to 2022, as a result of the effect of rising interest rates on our existing variable-rate debt, partially offset by a full year of a lower debt balance and amortization of debt discount and issuance costs.

Other Income and Expense, Net

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2022 compared to 2021

The increase in other income and expense, net during the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to an increase in interest income from significant financing components from revenue contracts executed during the year, partially offset by a decrease in realized loss on marketable investments.

2021 compared to 2020

The decrease in other income and expense, net during the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to a decrease in interest income from significant financing components from revenue contracts and a decrease in interest income from our short-term investments.

Discontinued Operations

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As the Separation occurred on October 1, 2022, the current period net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax includes 9 months of Xperi Inc.'s operations compared to a full year in 2021 and 2020. The decrease in revenue of $119.8 million or 25% during the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the prior year, was primarily driven by a decrease in revenue from the pay-TV and connected car market verticals partially offset by increased revenue from the settlement of a contract dispute with a large mobile imagining customer and increased revenue from the consumer electronics market vertical. The increase in revenue of $110.4 million or 29% during the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year, was primarily driven by the inclusion of a full year of post-merger of TiVo's revenue attributable to our former product segment, partially offset by a decrease in revenue from the consumer electronics market vertical due to supply chain constraints that impacted shipment volumes in 2021.

The increase in operating expenses of $193.3 million or 33% during the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the prior year, was primarily driven by a goodwill impairment charge of $354.0 million, an increase in R&D costs primarily due to employees hired in connection with business combinations, an increase in separation and related costs, and an increase in variable compensation. The increases were partially offset by decreases in amortization expense due to certain acquired intangible assets reaching the end of their useful lives during 2022 and a decrease in litigation expense due to reduced case activity. The increase in operating expenses of $125.8 million or 27% during the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year, was primarily driven by the inclusion of a full year of post-merger of TiVo's operating expenses attributable to our former product segment and increases in compensation costs due to business combinations, partially offset by a decrease in personnel-related costs resulting from cost synergies implemented subsequent to certain business combinations.

The increase in operating loss of $313.0 million or 297% during the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to the decrease in revenue and the increase in operating expenses for the year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to the year ended December 31, 2021 as described above. The increase in operating loss of $15.4 million or 17% during the year ended December 31, 2021, as compared to the prior year, was primarily due to the rate of the increase in operating expenses outpacing the increase in revenue for the period in each case as described above. The discontinued operations provision for income taxes in 2022 was $18.1 million compared to $23.6 million in 2021, a decrease of $5.5 million or 23%. The discontinued operations provision for income taxes in 2021 was $23.6 million compared to $7.4 million in 2020, an increase of $16.1 million or 217%. The current year provision includes tax charges related to the Separation.

Loss on Debt Extinguishment

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In June 2021, we refinanced the 2020 Term B Loan Facility by, among other things, lowering the interest rate on the debt. Certain lenders of the original loan syndication did not participate in the refinancing. Accordingly, we accounted for the refinancing event for these lenders as a debt extinguishment and recorded, a loss on debt extinguishment of $8.0 million related to the write-off of unamortized debt discount and issuance costs for the portions of the 2020 Term B Loan Facility considered to be extinguished. There were no such costs and expenses in 2022. We did not recognize any loss or gain on extinguishment of debt in 2022.

Provision for (benefit from) Income Taxes

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For the year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded an income tax benefit of $28.6 million on a pretax income from continuing operations of $109.8 million, which resulted in an effective tax rate of (26.1)%. The income tax benefit of $28.6 million was primarily related to the release of certain valuation allowances of $78.7 million, partially offset by tax on current year income, foreign withholding taxes and, unrealized foreign exchange loss from prior year South Korea refund claims. The negative tax rate is the result of a tax benefit recorded against pre-tax income.

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For the year ended December 31, 2021, we recorded an income tax provision of $4.8 million on a pretax income from continuing operations of $72.8 million, which resulted in an effective tax rate of 6.6%. The income tax expense was primarily related to foreign withholding taxes, unrealized foreign exchange loss from prior year South Korea refund claims and state income taxes, partially offset by releases of unrecognized tax benefits.

The decrease in income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the prior year, was attributable to the release of valuation allowance.

During the fourth quarter of 2019, we filed a refund claim for foreign taxes previously withheld from licensees in South Korea based on court rulings in South Korea and other business factors. These previously withheld foreign taxes were claimed as a foreign tax credit in the U.S. As a result of the filed and planned refund claims, we recorded a total of $113.7 million and $118.1 million as a noncurrent income tax receivable at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, $63.6 million and $63.1 million as a noncurrent income tax payable at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively, and $42.2 million and $39.9 million as a reduction in deferred tax assets at December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Although the refund claim is subject to judicial review, we anticipate we will receive refunds in the amount recorded in the receivable.

The need for a valuation allowance requires an assessment of both positive and negative evidence when determining whether it is more-likely-than-not that deferred tax assets are recoverable. Such assessment is required on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. In making such an assessment, significant weight is given to evidence that can be objectively verified. After considering both positive and negative evidence to assess the recoverability of our net deferred tax assets, we determined that the positive evidence outweighed the negative evidence primarily due to cumulative income from our IP Licensing business on a continuing operations basis and the expectation of sustained profitability in future periods, and concluded that it was more-likely-than-not that we would realize our federal and certain state deferred tax assets. As a result, during the fourth quarter of 2022, we released the valuation allowance on all the federal deferred tax assets and state deferred tax assets, except for California and certain other states where tax attributes can only be utilized against the income of specific legal entities. The release of the valuation allowance resulted in $86.1 million of tax benefit. We will maintain a full valuation allowance on our foreign deferred tax asset as the expectation of future taxable income is uncertain.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table presents selected financial information related to our liquidity and significant sources and uses of cash and cash equivalents as of and for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020. The cash flows below are presented on a consolidated basis and therefore, also include $120.7 million and $85.6 million of cash and cash equivalents included in current assets of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

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Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are our operating cash flows and our short-term investments. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were $114.6 million at December 31, 2022, a decrease of $147.1 million from $261.7 million at December 31, 2021. This decrease resulted primarily from $183.0 million in net cash decrease resulting from the Separation, $40.5 million in repayment of long-term debt, $33.2 million in repurchases of common stock, $20.9 million in dividends paid, and $12.6 million of capital expenditures, partially offset by $183.0 million of cash generated from operations and $14.3 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock under our employee stock grant programs and employee stock purchase plans. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $114.6 million at December 31, 2022, a decrease of $86.6 million from $201.1 million at December 31, 2021.

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The primary objectives of our investment activities are to preserve principal and to maintain liquidity, while at the same time capturing a market rate of return. To achieve these objectives, we maintain a diversified portfolio of securities including money market funds and debt securities such as corporate bonds and notes, municipal bonds and notes, commercial paper, treasury and agency notes and bills and certificates of deposit. Our marketable debt securities are classified as available-for-sale (“AFS”) with credit losses recognized as a credit loss expense and non-credit related unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. We did not hold such investments as of December 31, 2022.

We expect to continue to make additional payments on our existing debt from cash generated from operations. Our material cash requirements include the following contractual and other obligations.

Debt

As of December 31, 2022, we had outstanding long-term debt in an aggregate principal amount of $749.3 million, with a minimum of $114.0 million payable within 12 months, including a $73.5 million payment based on the consolidated excess cash flow clause within the debt agreement. The excess cash flow payment has been classified as current portion of long-term debt in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2022.

Future interest payments associated with the debt, based on current interest rates, total $265.3 million, with $55.6 million payable within 12 months. The interest payments may vary with changes in interest rates, as well as due to accelerated payments of the principal amount. Refer to “Note 12 – Debt” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on debt obligations and maturities.

Leases

We have lease arrangements for office and research facilities, data centers and office equipment. As of December 31, 2022, fixed lease payment obligations amounted to $7.5 million, with $2.4 million payable within 12 months. Refer to “Note 8 – Leases” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on lease obligations and maturities.

Guarantee

Prior to the Separation, we and a subsidiary of Xperi Inc. (“Xperi Sub”) entered into an agreement (the “Specified Agreement”) with a third party pursuant to which we guarantee the performance of Xperi Sub under the Specified Agreement, including its payment obligations to such third party. In connection with the Separation, we and Xperi Sub entered into a separate cross business agreement (the “Cross Business Agreement”) effective as of October 1, 2022 under which we agreed to make guarantee payments to Xperi Sub in amounts based on certain of its operating expenses and other minimum performance obligations under the Specified Agreement through 2031. Consequently, on October 1, 2022, we recognized a guarantee liability of $19.7 million which represents the fair value of our projected payments of such operating expenses during the term of the Cross Business Agreement. Subsequent changes to the fair value of the guarantee are recognized as part of our results of operations. As of December 31, 2022, the balance of the guarantee liability is $20.5 million, including a current portion of $2.4 million. The maximum potential amount of future payments subject to guarantee is approximately $7.5 million per annum between 2023 and 2031.

Other Purchase Obligations

Our other purchase obligations primarily consist of non-cancelable obligations related to advertising, engineering services and internet and telecommunications services. As of December 31, 2022, we had purchase obligations of $0.7 million, including $0.4 million due in 2023 and $0.3 million due in 2024. These purchase obligations represent commitments under enforceable and legally binding agreements and do not represent the entire anticipated purchases in the future. Refer to “Note 17 – Commitments and Contingencies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail.

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Income Tax Payable

As of December 31, 2022, we had accrued $87.3 million of unrecognized tax benefits in long-term income taxes payable related to uncertain tax positions, which includes an immaterial amount of accrued interest and penalties. At this time, we are unable to reasonably estimate the timing of the long-term payments or the amount by which the liability will increase or decrease over time. If we are successful in receiving our South Korean withholding tax refunds of $113.7 million, including interest and foreign exchange gain, then $63.6 million of unrecognized tax benefit would be payable to the U.S. tax authorities.

In addition to the cash requirements outlined above, we have returned cash to stockholders through both quarterly dividend payments and repurchases of our common stock under our stock repurchase plan.

Quarterly Dividends

In 2022 and 2021, we paid quarterly dividends of $0.05 per share in each of the March, June, September and December quarterly periods. Our capacity to pay dividends in the future depends on many factors, including our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, capital structure, industry practice and other business conditions that the Board of Directors considers relevant. We anticipate that all quarterly dividends will be paid out of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.

Stock Repurchase Plan

On June 12, 2020, our Board of Directors terminated a prior stock repurchase program and approved a new stock repurchase plan (the “Plan”), which provides for the repurchase of up to $150.0 million of our common stock dependent on market conditions, share price and other factors. No expiration has been specified for this Plan. On April 22, 2021, our Board of Directors authorized an additional $100.0 million of purchases under the Plan. The stock repurchases may be made from time to time, through solicited or unsolicited transactions in the open market, in privately negotiated transactions, or pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Since the inception of the Plan, and through December 31, 2022, we have repurchased an aggregate of approximately 10.0 million shares of common stock at a total cost of $172.2 million at an average price of $17.24. As of December 31, 2022, the total remaining amount available for repurchase under the Plan was $77.8 million.

We may continue to execute authorized repurchases from time to time under the Plan. The amount and timing of any repurchases under the Plan depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, the trading price, volume and availability of our common shares. There is no guarantee that such repurchases under the Plan will enhance the value of our common stock.

While we expect to continue to generate cash flows from operating activities in 2023, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present uncertainties as to the level of such cash flows as compared to prior years. Additionally, transaction costs relating to the Separation are expected to impact operating cash flows for at least the next three months. We have taken actions to manage cash flows by reducing discretionary spending and other variable costs, and closely monitoring receivables and payables.

We believe that based on current levels of operations and anticipated growth, our cash from operations, together with cash and cash equivalents currently available, will be sufficient to satisfy our currently anticipated cash requirements through at least the next 12 months and thereafter for the foreseeable future. Poor financial results, unanticipated expenses, unanticipated acquisitions of technologies or businesses, or unanticipated strategic investments could give rise to additional financing requirements sooner than we expect. There can be no assurance that equity or debt financing will be available when needed or, if available, that such financing will be on terms satisfactory to us. The sale of additional equity securities could result in dilution to our stockholders. The incurrence of indebtedness could result in increased debt service obligations and may include covenants that would restrict our operations.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Our cash flows are presented on a consolidated basis and therefore, also include $120.7 million and $85.6 million of cash and cash equivalents presented in current assets of discontinued operations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Cash flows provided by operations were $183.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily due to our net loss of $298.6 million being adjusted for non-cash items of depreciation of $17.1 million, amortization of intangible assets of $143.2 million, stock-based compensation expense of $52.6 million, and an impairment charge of $354.0 million recognized in the third quarter of 2022 and included as part of discontinued operations for the year ended December 31, 2022.

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Cash flows provided by operations were $234.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to our net loss of $58.9 million being adjusted for non-cash items of depreciation of $23.8 million, amortization of intangible assets of $203.4 million, stock-based compensation expense of $58.2 million, and a loss on debt extinguishment of $8.0 million.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022, primarily related to purchases of short-term investments of $4.5 million, and capital expenditures of $12.6 million, partially offset by maturities and sales of securities of $64.8 million.

Net cash used in investing activities was $6.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily related to purchases of short-term investments of $67.3 million, cash used in the MobiTV Acquisition of $17.4 million and capital expenditures of $14.0 million, partially offset by maturities and sales of securities of $92.7 million.

Capital Expenditures

Our capital expenditures for property and equipment consist primarily of purchases of computer hardware and software, information systems, and production and test equipment. During the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we spent $12.6 million and $14.0 million on capital expenditures, respectively, and we expect capital expenditures in 2023 to be approximately $5.0 million. These expenditures are expected to be financed with cash from operations, existing cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. There can be no assurance that current expectations will be realized, and plans are subject to change upon further review of our capital expenditure needs.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $263.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 principally due to $40.5 million in repayment of indebtedness, $20.9 million in dividends paid, $33.2 million in repurchases of common stock, and $183.0 net cash impact of the Separation, partially offset by $14.3 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock under our employee stock grant programs and employee stock purchase plans.

Net cash used in financing activities was $196.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 principally due to $84.0 million in repayment of indebtedness, $4.3 million in net debt refinancing costs, $21.0 million in dividends paid, and $100.8 million in repurchases of common stock, partially offset by $13.8 million in proceeds from the issuance of common stock under our employee stock grant programs and employee stock purchase plans.

Long-term Debt

On June 8, 2021, we amended (the "Amendment") that certain Credit Agreement dated June 1, 2020 by and among us, the lenders party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and collateral agent (the “2020 Credit Agreement”). The 2020 Credit Agreement initially provided for a five-year senior secured term B loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1,050 million (the “2020 Term B Loan Facility”). In connection with the Amendment, we made a voluntary prepayment of $50.6 million of the term loan outstanding under the 2020 Credit Agreement using cash on hand. The Amendment provided for, among other things, (i) a new tranche of term loans (the “Refinanced Term B Loans”) in an aggregate principal amount of $810.0 million, (ii) a reduction of the interest rate margin applicable to such loans to (x) in the case of base rate loans, 2.50% per annum and (y) in the case of Eurodollar loans, LIBOR plus a margin of 3.50% per annum, (iii) a prepayment premium of 1.00% in connection with any repricing transaction with respect to the Refinanced Term B Loans within six months of the closing date of the Amendment, (iv) an extension of the maturity to June 8, 2028, and (v) certain additional amendments, including amendments to provide us with additional flexibility under the covenant governing restricted payments. We commenced repaying quarterly installments under the Refinanced Term B Loans in the third quarter of 2021.

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At December 31, 2022, $749.3 million was outstanding under the Refinanced Term B Loans with an interest rate, including amortization of debt discount and issuance costs of $19.9 million. Interest is payable monthly. Under the existing loan agreements, we have future minimum principal payments for our debt of $40.5 million in each year from 2023 through 2026, with the remaining principal balance of $546.8 million due in 2028. After the Separation, we own the debt under the Refinanced B Term Loans. Additionally, we are obligated to pay $73.5 million by April 2023, based on certain leverage ratios and our excess cash flow generated for the year ended December 31, 2022. We are obligated to continue to pay a portion of excess cash flows on an annual basis. The Refinanced Term B Loans contain customary covenants, and as of December 31, 2022, we were in full compliance with such covenants.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States which requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. By their nature, these estimates and judgments are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty. We evaluate our estimates based on our historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates relate to revenue recognition, the assessment of recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets, business combinations, recognition and measurement of deferred income tax assets and liabilities, the assessment of unrecognized tax benefits and others. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and material effects on our operating results and financial position may result.

We believe the following accounting policies and estimates are most critical to understanding our consolidated financial statements. See “Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” and “Note 4 - Revenue” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a full description of our accounting policies.

Revenue recognition

We derive the majority of our revenue from the licensing of our intellectual property (“IP”) rights to customers. Generally, revenue is recognized upon transfer of control of the IP rights to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those IP rights. The primary judgments include identifying the performance obligations in the contract, estimating variable consideration, estimating quarterly royalties prior to receiving the royalty reports from the licensee, determining standalone selling price and allocating consideration in a contract with multiple performance obligations.

We generally recognize royalty revenue from per-unit or per-subscriber licenses based on units shipped or manufactured or number of subscribers. Revenue is recognized in the period in which the customer’s sales or usage are estimated to have occurred. This may result in an adjustment to revenue when actual sales or usage are subsequently reported by the customer, generally in the month or quarter following sales or usage. Estimating a customer’s quarterly royalties prior to receiving the royalty reports requires us to make significant assumptions and judgments related to forecasted trends and growth rates used to estimate sales or usage, which could have a material impact on the amount of revenue we report on a quarterly basis.

At times, we enter into long-term license contracts, which may include releases from past patent infringement claims or one or more prospective licenses. In these contracts, we allocate the transaction price between releases for past patent infringement claims and prospective licenses based on their relative standalone selling prices, which requires significant management judgment. In determining the standalone selling price of each performance obligation, we consider such factors as the number of past and projected future subscribers, units shipped, and units manufactured, as well as the per-subscriber or per-unit licensing rates we generally receive from licensees of comparable sizes in comparable markets and geographies. As a release from past patent infringement claims is generally satisfied at execution of the contract, the transaction price allocated to the release from past patent infringement claims is generally recognized in the period the contract is executed. Transaction price allocated to prospective Media IP licenses is recognized ratably over the license term, and transaction price allocated to prospective Semiconductor IP licenses is recognized upon execution of the contract.

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Valuation of goodwill and intangible assets

We make judgments about the recoverability of intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that impairment may exist. If such facts and circumstances exist, we assess recoverability by comparing the projected undiscounted net cash flows associated with the related asset or group of assets over their remaining lives against their respective carrying amounts. Impairments, if any, are based on the excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of those assets. If the useful life is shorter than originally estimated, we accelerate the rate of amortization and amortize the remaining carrying value over the new shorter useful life. Such changes could result in impairment charges or higher amortization expense in future periods, which could have a significant impact on our operating results and financial condition.

We perform an annual review of the valuation of goodwill in the fourth quarter, or more often if indicators of impairment exist. Triggering events for impairment reviews may be indicators such as adverse industry or economic trends, restructuring actions, lower projections of profitability, or a sustained decline in our market capitalization. Evaluations of possible impairment and, if applicable, adjustments to carrying values require us to estimate, among other factors, future cash flows, useful lives, and fair market values of our assets. When we conduct our evaluation of goodwill, the fair value of goodwill is assessed using valuation techniques that require significant management estimates and judgment. Should conditions be different from management’s last assessment, significant impairments of goodwill may be required, which would adversely affect our operating results.

In performing the quantitative impairment test for goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared to its carrying amount. We utilize the market capitalization approach to determine the fair value of a reporting unit. Under the market capitalization approach, the fair value of a reporting unit is estimated based on the trading price of our stock as of the test date, or trading prices over a short period of time immediately prior or subsequent to the test date if such prices more reasonably represent the estimated fair value as of the test date, which is further adjusted by a control premium representing the synergies a market participant would achieve when obtaining control of the business.

Accounting for income taxes

We must make certain estimates and judgments in determining income tax expense for financial statement purposes. These estimates and judgments are used in the calculation of tax credits, tax benefits and deductions and in the calculation of tax assets and liabilities. Significant changes to these estimates may result in an increase or decrease to our tax provision in a subsequent period.

We must assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely on a more-likely-than-not basis, we must increase our provision for income taxes by recording a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets. We considered the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Should there be a change in our ability to recover our deferred tax assets, our provision for income taxes would fluctuate in the period of the change.

We account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with authoritative guidance related to income taxes. The calculation of our unrecognized tax benefits involves dealing with uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. As such, we are required to make many subjective assumptions and judgments regarding our income tax exposures. We record unrecognized tax benefits for anticipated tax audit issues in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional tax liabilities are more-likely-than-not, assuming the tax authorities have full knowledge of all relevant information. If we ultimately determine that the tax liabilities are unnecessary, we reverse the liabilities and recognize a tax benefit during the period in which it occurs. This may occur for a variety of reasons, such as the expiration of the statute of limitations on a particular tax return or the completion of an examination by the relevant tax authority. We record an additional charge in our provision for taxes in the period in which we determine that the recorded unrecognized tax benefits are less than the expected ultimate settlement.

Our policy is to classify accrued interest and penalties related to the accrued liability for unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. For the year ended December 31, 2022, we did not recognize any significant interest or penalties. For the years ended December 31, 2021, we recognized $0.2 million of interest and penalties, and for the year ended 2020, we did not recognize any significant penalties or interest related to unrecognized tax benefits. See “Note 16 - Income Taxes” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail.

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