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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

2020-11-06 compared with 2020-08-07 · 110 added, 107 removed, 184 unchanged (54% of the section changed)

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including with respect to taxes;

our plans related to and the impact of current and future litigation or activism;

our plans related to and the impact of current and future litigation;

our sublease and the timing and income related thereto;

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unanticipated difficulties and challenges in developing or acquiring successful innovations and our ability to patent those innovations;

stockholder activism;

changes in patent law;

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risks related to our international operations and other factors.

Any forward-looking statements made by us in this report speak only as of the date of this report, and we do not intend to update these forward-looking statements after the filing of this report.

Any forward-looking statements made by us in this report speak only as of the date of this report, and we do not intend to update these forward-looking statements after the filing of this report, unless required to do so by applicable law.

You are urged to review carefully and consider our various disclosures in this report and in our other reports publicly disclosed or filed with the SEC that attempt to advise you of the risks and factors that may affect our business.

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deploy haptically-enabled devices, content and other offerings, which they typically sell under their own brand names.

We and our wholly-owned subsidiaries hold more than 2,300 issued or pending patents worldwide as of June 30, 2020.

We and our wholly-owned subsidiaries hold more than 2,100 issued or pending patents worldwide as of September 30, 2020.

Our patents cover a wide range of digital technologies and ways in which touch-related technology can be incorporated into and between hardware products and components, systems software, application software, and digital content.

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In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic, which continues to spread throughout the U.S.

and the world and has resulted in authorities implementing numerous measures to combat the spread of the virus.

including travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter-in-place orders, and business limitations and shutdowns.

The COVID-19 outbreak and related public health measures, including orders to shelter-in-place, travel restrictions and mandated business closures, have adversely affected workforces, organizations, consumers, economies, and financial markets globally, leading to an economic downturn and increased market volatility.

and the world and has resulted in authorities implementing numerous measures to combat the spread of the virus, including travel bans and restrictions, quarantines, shelter-in-place orders, and business limitations and shutdowns.

The COVID-19 outbreak and related public health measures have adversely affected workforces, organizations, consumers, economies, and financial markets globally, leading to an economic downturn and increased market volatility.

Our compliance with these containment measures has impacted our day-to-day operations and could disrupt our business and operations, as well as that of our customers and suppliers for an extended period of time.

To support the health and well-being of our employees, customers and communities, we implemented work-from-home and restricted travel policies in the first quarter of 2020, which are expected to remain in place until the end of September 2020.

In addition, many of our customers are working remotely, which may delay the timing of some orders due to their and our compliance with frequently changing government-mandated or recommended shelter-in-place orders in jurisdictions in which we, our customers and our suppliers operate.

We reported lower estimated royalties revenue in the second quarter of 2020 following the anticipated volume reductions due to delay in shipments as well as decline in general business environment due to the impact of COVID-19.

In response to certain anticipated impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, we have also implemented a series of cost reduction initiatives to further preserve financial flexibility.

In response to certain anticipated impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, we implemented a series of cost reduction initiatives to further preserve financial flexibility.

These actions include:

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We applied for the CEWS to the extent we met the requirements to receive the subsidy.

During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded $0.2 million in government subsidies as a reduction to operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded $0.3 million and $0.5 million in government subsidies, respectively, as a reduction to operating expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations.

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, we will continue to actively monitor developments and business conditions that may cause us to take further actions that alter business operations as may be required by applicable authorities or that we determine are in the best interests of our employees, customers, suppliers and stockholders.

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On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, including those related to revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, short-term investments, leases, income taxes and contingencies.

We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on

various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.

We base our estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.

Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been uncertainty and disruption in the global economy and financial markets.

We are not aware of any specific event or circumstance that would require updates to our estimates or judgments or require us to revise the carrying value of our assets or liabilities as of August 6, 2020 , the date of issuance of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

We are not aware of any specific event or circumstance that would require updates to our estimates or judgments or require us to revise the carrying value of our assets or liabilities as of November 5, 2020, the date of issuance of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

These estimates may change as new events occur and additional information is obtained.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $ 5.7 million , a decrease of $3.1 million , or 35% , compared to $8.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 primarily driven by a $3.0 million or 70% , decrease in fixed fee license revenue.

Total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $11.9 million , a decrease of $1.9 million , or 14% , compared to $13.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily driven by a $3.4 million or 57% , decrease in fixed fee license revenue partially offset by a $1.5 million , or 19% , increase in per-unit royalty revenue.

Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $0.7 million , a decrease of $7.9 million , or 92% , as compared to a net loss of $8.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 .

The decrease in net loss was mainly attributable to a $3.1 million decrease in total revenue and a $11.2 million decrease in total cost and operating expenses.

The decrease in cost and expenses was primarily due to lower legal and settlement costs attributable to reduced activities following litigation settlements in 2019, decreased compensation, benefits and other employee related costs and lower consulting and professional services fees driven by lower recruitment fees.

The decrease in compensation, benefits and other employee related costs was largely attributable to lower base salaries following the completed transition of research and development and finance functions from San Jose, California to Montreal,Canada and lower variable compensation primarily due to the impact of the cost reduction initiative we implemented in the first half of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $5.5 million , a decrease of $14.1 million , or 72% , as compared to a net loss of $19.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 mainly attributable to a $1.9 million decrease in total revenue, a $17.0 million decreased in total cost and operating expenses and a $1.0 million decrease in interest and other income (expense).

The decrease in cost and expenses was primarily due to lower legal and settlement costs attributable to reduced activities following litigation settlements, lower compensation costs and a decrease in professional services largely attributable to the cost reduction initiative we implemented in the first half of 2020.

These decreases were partially offset by increased depreciation expense resulting from the shortening in estimated useful life of our San Jose, California Facility ("SJ Facility") to March 31, 2020 following our decision to exit this facility as well as a decrease in stock-based compensation expense.

The decrease in consulting and professional services was driven by decreases in recruitment fees and outside services in the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.

Total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was $7.6 million, a decrease of $3.0 million, or 29%, compared to $10.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 primarily driven by a $2.9 million or 70%, decrease in fixed fee license revenue.

Total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $19.5 million, a decrease of $5.0 million, or 20%, compared to $24.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 primarily driven by a $6.3 million or 62%, decrease in fixed fee license revenue partially offset by a $1.3 million, or 9%, increase in per-unit royalty revenue.

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was $2.9 million, an increase of $4.2 million, or 306%, as compared to a net loss of $1.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

The increase in net income was mainly attributable to a $6.9 million decrease in total operating expenses partially offset by a $3.0 million decrease in total revenue.

The decrease in operating expenses consisted of a $0.6 million decrease in Sales and Marketing expense, a $1.0 million decrease in Research and Development expense and a $5.3 million decrease in General and Administrative expense.

Net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $2.7 million, an improvement of $18.3 million, or 87%, as compared to a net loss of $21.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 mainly attributable to a $23.9 million decrease in total operating expenses partially offset by a $5.0 million decrease in total revenue and a $0.8 million decrease in interest and other income (expense).

The decrease in operating expenses consisted of a $0.8 million decrease in Sales and Marketing expense, a $2.1 million decrease in Research and Development expense and a $21.0 million decrease in General and Administrative expense.

The following table sets forth our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations data as a percentage of total revenue:

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

September 30, Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2020 2019 2020 2019

Fixed fee license revenue 16 % 39 % 20 % 41 %

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Total costs and expenses 66 112 116 190

Operating loss

Operating income (loss) 34 (12) (16) (90)

Interest and other income 2 — 2 5

Loss before provision for income taxes

Provision for income taxes

Income (loss) before benefit from (provision for) income taxes 36 (12) (14) (85)

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes 1 (1) — (1)

Net income (loss) 37 % (13) % (14) % (86) %

Our revenue is primarily derived from fixed fee license agreements and per-unit royalty agreements, along with less significant revenue earned from development, services and other revenue.

Royalty and license revenue are composed of per unit royalties earned based on usage or net sales by licensees and fixed payment license fees charged for our IP and software.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2019

A revenue summary for the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows (in thousands, except for percentages):

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2019

A revenue summary for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows (in thousands, except for percentages):

Three Months Ended

September 30,

2020 2019 $ Change % Change

Fixed fee license revenue $ 1,243 $ 4,115 $ (2,872) (70) %

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Total revenues $ 7,596 $ 10,624 $ (3,028) (29) %

Royalty and license revenue — Total royalty and license revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $3.1 million , or 35% , from $8.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2019 to $5.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2020 .

Per-unit royalty revenue decreased by $0.1 million , or 3% , in the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019 , primarily caused by a $0.6 million decrease in royalties from our automotive royalties and a $0.5

million decrease in our gaming royalties, partially offset by a $0.9 million increase in royalties obtained from our mobility licensees ("mobility royalty").

The decrease in automotive royalty was primarily due to lower volume due to shipment delays resulting from the impact of COVID-19.

The decrease in gaming royalty revenue was caused by lower shipment volume due to COVID-19 related economic downturn and the impact of nonrenewal of an expired contract.

The increase in mobility royalty revenue was due mainly to per-unit royalty revenue agreements entered into during the second and third quarters of 2019.

Fixed fee license revenue decreased $3.0 million , or 70% , in the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019 primarily due to a $2.0 million decrease in gaming license revenue and a $1.0 million decrease in mobility license revenue.

Royalty and license revenue — Total royalty and license revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $3.0 million, or 29%, from $10.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019 to $7.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020.

Per-unit royalty revenue decreased by $0.1 million, or 2%, in the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019, primarily caused by a $0.6 million decrease in royalties from our automotive royalties partially offset by a $0.5 million increase in our gaming royalties.

Fixed fee license revenue decreased $2.9 million, or 70%, in the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019 primarily due to a $2.8 million decrease in mobile license revenue.

We expect royalty and license revenue to continue to be a major component of our future revenue as our technology is included in products and we succeed in our efforts to monetize our IP.

Our fixed fee license revenue could fluctuate depending upon the timing of execution of new fixed license fee arrangements under Accounting Standard Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers , (“ASC 606”).

Development, services and other revenue — Development, services, and other revenue was $75,000 for each of the three months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Geographically, revenues generated in Asia, North America, and Europe for the three months ended June 30, 2020 represented 78%, 16%, and 6%, respectively, of our total revenue as compared to 58%, 37%, and 5%, respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 .

Six Months Ended June 30, 2020 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2019

A revenue summary for the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows (in thousands, except for percentages):

Six Months Ended

Development, services and other revenue — Development, services, and other revenue was $65,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the $75,000 the three months ended September 30, 2019.

Geographically, revenues generated in Asia, North America, and Europe for the three months ended September 30, 2020 represented 77%, 14%, and 9%, respectively, of our total revenue as compared to 56%, 35%, and 9%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2019.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

A revenue summary for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 are as follows (in thousands, except for percentages):

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2020 2019 $ Change % Change

Fixed fee license revenue $ 3,821 $ 10,109 $ (6,288) (62) %

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Total revenues $ 19,521 $ 24,489 $ (4,968) (20) %

Royalty and license revenue — Total royalty and license revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2020 decreased $1.9 million , or 14% , from $13.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 to $11.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2019 .

Per-unit royalty revenue increased by $1.5 million , or 19% , in the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 , primarily caused by a $3.6 million increase in royalties from our mobility licensees partially offset by a $1.1 million decrease in royalties obtained from our gaming licensees and a $1.1 million decrease in royalty revenue from our automotive licensees.

The increase in mobility royalties was due mainly to per-unit royalty agreements entered into during the second and third quarters of 2019.

The decrease in gaming revenue was primarily due to the impact of nonrenewal of an expired contract as well as lower shipments due to the impact of COVID-19 related economic downturn.

Royalty and license revenue — Total royalty and license revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $5.0 million, or 20%, from $24.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 to $19.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Per-unit royalty revenue increased by $1.3 million, or 9%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily caused by a $3.7 million increase in royalties from our mobility licensees partially offset by a $1.7 million decrease in royalties obtained from our automotive licensees and a $0.6 million decrease in royalty revenue from our gaming licensees.

The increase in mobility royalty revenue was due mainly to per-unit royalty agreements entered into during the second and third quarters of 2019.

The decrease in automotive royalty revenue was primarily due to lower shipment volume largely attributable to the impact of COVID-19.

Fixed fee license revenue decreased $3.4 million , or 57% , in the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily due to a $2.0 million decrease in gaming license revenue, a $1.0 million decrease in mobility license revenue and a $0.5 million decrease in automotive license revenue.

The decrease in gaming revenue was primarily due the impact of an end of contract adjustment recorded in 2019 as well as lower shipments due to the impact of COVID-19 related economic downturn.

Fixed fee license revenue decreased $6.3 million, or 62%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 primarily due to a $3.8 million decrease in mobility license revenue a $2.0 million decrease in gaming license revenue, and a $0.6 million decrease in automotive license revenue.

We expect royalty and license revenue to continue to be a major component of our future revenue as our technology is included in products and we succeed in our efforts to monetize our IP.

Our fixed fee license revenue could fluctuate depending upon the timing of execution of new fixed license fee arrangements under ASC 606.

Development, services and other revenue — Development, services, and other revenue was $0.2 million for each of the six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019.

Geographically, revenues generated in Asia, North America, and Europe for the six months ended June 30, 2020 represented 79% , 16% , and 5% , respectively, of our total revenue as compared to 54% , 38% , and 8% , respectively, for the three months ended June 30, 2019 .

Development, services and other revenue — Development, services, and other revenue was $0.2 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

Geographically, revenues generated in Asia, North America, and Europe for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 represented 78%, 15%, and 7%, respectively, of our total revenue as compared to 55%, 36%, and 9%, respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

OPERATING EXPENSES

The following tables set forth a summary of our operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands):

The following tables set forth a summary of our operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands):

Three Months Ended

September 30,

2020 2019 Change % Change

Sales and marketing $ 1,096 $ 1,688 $ (592) (35) %

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% of total revenue 39 % 77 %

Six Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2020 2019 Change % Change

Sales and marketing 4,067 4,876 (809) (17) %

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Sales and Marketing — Our sales and marketing expenses are primarily comprised of employee compensation and benefits, sales commissions, advertising, trade shows, collateral marketing materials, market development funds, travel, and allocation of facilities costs.

Sales and marketing expenses decreased $0.3 million , or 21% , for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019 primarily due to a $0.2 million decrease in sales and marketing and travel costs and a $0.1 million decrease in outside services costs.

These decreases were mainly attributable to reduced business activities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of the cost reduction initiatives implemented in the first half of 2020.

Sales and marketing expenses decreased $0.2 million , or 7% , for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily due to a $0.3 million decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs reduction initiatives and a $0.1 million decrease in consulting and outside services, partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in depreciation expense.

The decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs was primarily due to a decrease in commissions and other variable compensation largely attributable to reduced business activities as a result of COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of cost reduction initiatives we implemented during the first half of 2020, and a decrease in

stock-based compensation expense.

The increase in depreciation expense was primarily attributable to higher depreciation expense in the first quarter of 2020 resulting from the shortening in estimated useful life of the leasehold improvements of the San Jose, California (" SJ Facility").

Sales and marketing expenses decreased $0.6 million, or 35%, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019 primarily due to a $0.4 million decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs and a $0.1 million decrease in travel costs.

Sales and marketing expenses decreased $0.8 million, or 17%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 primarily due to a $0.7 million decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs reduction initiatives, $0.1 million decrease in travel costs and a $0.1 million decrease in consulting and outside services, partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in depreciation expense.

The decreases in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs were primarily due to a lower headcount and decreases in variable compensation largely attributable to the cost reduction initiatives we implemented during 2020.

The decreases in travel and consulting costs were mainly attributable to reduced business activities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The increase in depreciation expense in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily attributable to higher depreciation expense in the first quarter of 2020 resulting from the shortening in estimated useful life of the leasehold improvements of the San Jose, California (" SJ Facility").

Research and Development — Our research and development expenses are comprised of employee compensation and benefits, outside services and consulting fees, tooling and supplies, and an allocation of facilities costs.

Research and development expenses decreased $0.5 million , or 28% , for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to three months ended June 30, 2019 .

This decrease was primarily due to a $0.2 million decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs, a $0.1 million decrease in travel costs and a $0.1 million decrease in facilities related costs.

Research and development expenses decreased $1.1 million , or 27% , for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to six months ended June 30, 2019 primarily resulting from a $0.8 million decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs, including a $0.4 million decrease in stock-based compensation, $0.1 million decrease in consulting and outside services and a $0.1 million decrease in travel costs.

The decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs was primarily attributable to lower base salary largely attributable to the completed transition of our research and development function from San Jose, California to Montreal, Canada.

In addition, we recorded a $0.2 million CEWS subsidy as a reduction to compensation expense in the second quarter of 2020.

The decrease in variable compensation largely attributable to the cost reduction initiatives we implemented in the first half of 2020.

The decrease in travel and consulting and professional services expenses were primarily due to reduced business activities during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

Research and development expenses decreased $1.0 million, or 52%, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to three months ended September 30, 2019.

This decrease was primarily due to a $0.7 million decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs, a $0.1 million decrease in facilities related costs and a $0.1 million decrease in travel costs.

Research and development expenses decreased $2.1 million, or 35%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2019 primarily resulting from a $1.6 million decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs, including a $0.4 million decrease in stock-based compensation, $0.2 million decrease in facilities costs and a $0.2 million decrease in travel costs.

The decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs was primarily attributable to lower base salaries, a decrease in headcount and a decrease in variable compensation primarily attributable to the completed transition of our research and development function from San Jose, California to Montreal, Canada and the impact of cost reduction initiatives we implemented during 2020.

In addition, we recorded a $0.3 million and $0.5 million CEWS subsidy as a reduction to compensation expense in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

The reduction in facilities costs were attributable to lower rent expense following the sublease of the SJ Facility in the second quarter of 2020.

The decrease in travel costs were primarily due to reduced business activities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 due to the impact of COVID-19 pandemic.

We believe that continued investment in research and development is critical to our future success, and we expect to continue making targeted investments in areas of research and technology development to support future growth in key markets.

General and Administrative — Our general and administrative expenses consist of employee compensation and benefits, legal and professional fees, external legal costs for patents, office supplies, travel, and allocation of facilities costs.

General and administrative expenses decreased $10.4 million , or 72% , for the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2019 due to a $8.4 million decrease in legal expenses, a $0.9 million decrease in consulting and professional services and a $0.7 million decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs.

General and administrative expenses decreased $15.7 million , or 58% , for the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2019 due to a $14.4 million decrease in legal expenses, a $0.7 million decrease in consulting and professional services, a $0.6 million decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs and a $0.2 million decrease in foreign currency exchange loss.

These decreases were partially offset by a $0.3 million increase in depreciation expense.

General and administrative expenses decreased $5.3 million, or 64%, for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019 due to a $2.6 million decrease in legal expenses, a $1.2 million decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs primarily due to a decrease in salary and a reduction in variable compensation costs, a $0.9 million decrease in consulting and professional services and a $0.2 million decrease in facilities and depreciation expenses.

The decrease in legal expense was primarily attributable to a decrease in patent maintenance and prosecution costs as well as reduced activities following litigation settlements in 2019.

The decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs was primarily due to lower salaries, variable compensation and stock-based compensation, driven by the transition of our Accounting, Human Resources, Finance and IT functions from San Jose, California to Montreal, Canada and the impact of the COVID-19 related cost cutting initiatives we implemented in 2020.

The decrease in consulting and professional services was due to reductions in accounting and audit fees, consulting and other professional services fees in the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

The decrease in facilities expense was primarily due to the lower rent expense following the sublease of the SJ Facility in the second quarter of 2020.

General and administrative expenses decreased $21.0 million, or 59%, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 due to a $17.0 million decrease in legal expenses, a $1.8 million decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs, a $1.7 million decrease in consulting and professional services.

The decrease in legal expense was primarily attributable to reduced activities following litigation settlements in 2019, as well as a decrease in patent maintenance and prosecution costs.

The decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs was primarily due to lower salaries, variable compensation and stock-based compensation, primarily driven by the transition of our general and administrative function from San Jose, California to Montreal, Canada and the impact of the COVID-19 related cost cutting initiative we implemented in the first half of 2020.

The decrease in consulting and professional services was due to lower recruitment fees in the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

The decrease in compensation, benefits and other personnel related costs was primarily due to lower salaries, variable compensation and stock-based compensation, driven by the transition of our Accounting, Human Resources Finance and IT functions from San Jose, California to Montreal, Canada and the impact of the COVID-19 related cost cutting initiatives we implemented in 2020, partially offset by an increase in severance costs.

The decrease in consulting and professional services fees was due to decreases in recruitment fees, accounting and audit fees and consulting and other professional fees in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

We expect our general and administrative expenses to decrease in the future as we achieve targeted reductions in consulting and professional services, and other costs.

INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (LOSS)

Interest and Other Income (Loss) — Interest and other income (loss) consists of interest income from cash equivalents and short-term investments, translation exchange rate gains (losses) and other income.

Interest and other income (loss) decreased $0.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 primarily driven by a $0.5 million decrease in investment earnings on cash equivalents and short-term investments partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in other income and a $0.1 million increase in foreign exchange translation gain.

Interest and other income (loss) decreased $1.0 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 primarily driven by a $0.8 million decrease in investment earnings on cash equivalents and short-term investments, a $0.4 million increase in foreign exchange translation loss partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in other income.

The decrease in investment earnings was primarily due to lower total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 as compared to the same periods in 2019.

The increase in foreign exchange translation loss for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was a result of the depreciation of the South Korean Won and the Canadian dollar against the U.S.

dollar in the first quarter of 2020 partially resulting from the increased market volatility driven by the global COVID-19 pandemic.

INTEREST AND OTHER INCOME (LOSS), NET

Interest and Other Income (Loss), Net — Interest and other income (loss), net consists of interest income from cash equivalents and short-term investments, translation exchange rate gains (losses) and other income.

Interest and other income (loss), net increased $0.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 primarily driven by a $0.6 million increase in foreign currency exchange gains partially offset by a $0.4 million decrease in investment earnings on cash equivalents and short-term investments.

Interest and other income (loss), net decreased $0.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 primarily driven by a $1.2 million decrease in investment earnings on cash equivalents and short-term investments partially offset by a $0.2 million increase in other income and $0.2 million decrease in foreign currency exchange loss.

The decrease in investment earnings was primarily due to lower total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the same periods in 2019.

BENEFIT FROM (PROVISION FOR) INCOME TAXES

The following table sets forth a summary of our benefit from (provision for) income taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands except for percentages):

The following table sets forth a summary of our benefit from (provision for) income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands except for percentages):

Three Months Ended

Loss before provision for income taxes

September 30,

2020 2019 Change % Change

Income (loss) before benefit from (provision for) income taxes $ 2,759 $ (1,299)

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes 96 (88) $ 184 (209) %

Effective tax rate 3.5 % 6.8 %

Six Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2020 2019 Change % Change

Loss before benefit from (provision for) income taxes $ (2,688) $ (20,823)

Provision for income taxes

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes 3 (200) $ 203 (102) %

Effective tax rates (0.1) % 1.0 %

The provision for income tax for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 resulted primarily from estimated foreign taxes included in the calculation of the effective tax rate.

The benefit for income tax for the three months ended June 30, 2019 and provision for income tax for the six months ended June 30, 2019 resulted primarily from estimated foreign taxes included in the calculation of the effective tax rate.

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2019, we used a year-to-date approach to calculate the effective tax rate.

We continue to carry a full valuation allowance on our federal deferred tax assets.

The benefit from (provision for) income tax for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2020 resulted primarily from benefits for the reversal of previously recorded foreign tax contingencies due to the expiration of the applicable statutes of limitation.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, we used a year-to-date approach to calculate the effective tax rate.

We continue to carry a full valuation allowance on our federal and state deferred tax assets.

As a result, no benefit for losses generated from our U.S.

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On July 9, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations regarding deductions for global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”) and foreign-derived intangible income (“FDII”).

On July 9, 2020, the Treasury Department released final regulations (TD 9901) under IRC Section 250, which allows an annual deduction

to a domestic corporation for its foreign-derived intangible income (FDII) and global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) inclusion.

On July 9, 2020, the Treasury Department released final regulations ("TD 9901") under IRC Section 250, which allows an annual deduction to a domestic corporation for its foreign-derived intangible income ("FDII") and global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") inclusion.

The final guidance is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

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The CARES Act includes several significant business tax provisions including modification to the taxable income limitation for utilization of net operating losses (“NOLs”) incurred in 2018, 2019 and 2020 and the ability to carry back NOLs from those years for a period of up to five years, an increase to the limitation on deductibility of certain business interest expense, bonus depreciation for purchases of qualified improvement property and special deductions on certain corporate charitable contributions.

We analyzed the provisions of the CARES Act and determined there was no effect on our provision for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

We analyzed the provisions of the CARES Act and determined there was no effect on our provision for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.

We continue to maintain a valuation allowance of $28.0 million against certain of our deferred tax assets, including all federal, state, and certain foreign deferred tax assets as a result of uncertainties regarding the realization of the asset balance due to historical losses, the variability of operating results, and uncertainty regarding near term projected results.

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We also maintain liabilities for uncertain tax positions.

As of June 30, 2020, we had unrecognized tax benefits under ASC 740 of approximately $4.8 million and applicable interest of $29,000 .

As of September 30, 2020, we had unrecognized tax benefits under ASC 740 of approximately $4.5 million and applicable interest of $0.

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect our effective tax rate, if recognized, is $0.

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Our short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale.

The securities are stated at market value, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity.

On June 30, 2020 , our cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $54.1 million , a decrease of $32.4 million from $86.5 million on December 31, 2019 .

Six Months Ended

The securities are stated at market value, with unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) within stockholders’ equity.

On September 30, 2020, our cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments totaled $56.0 million, a decrease of $30.5 million from $86.5 million on December 31, 2019.

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

2020 2019 Change % Change

Net cash used in operating activities $ (2,988) $ (30,866) $ 27,878 (90) %

Net cash provided by investing activities $ 2,960 $ 5,058 $ (2,098) (41) %

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities $ (30,489) $ 1,405 $ (31,894) NM 1

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stock-based compensation expense and the effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities.

Net cash used in operating activities was $4.8 million during the six months ended June 30, 2020 , a $19.1 million decrease compared the same period in 2019.

The decrease in net cash used in operating activities in the six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily attributable to a $14.1 million decrease in net loss and a $5.5 million change in net operating assets and liabilities.

Net cash used in operating activities was $3.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020, a $27.9 million decrease compared the same period in 2019.

The decrease in net cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to a $18.3 million decrease in net loss, a $1.1 million decrease in noncash items and a $10.6 million change in net operating assets and liabilities.

Investing Activities

Our investing activities primarily consist of purchases of and proceeds from maturities of short-term investments and purchases of computer equipment, furniture and leasehold improvements related to facilities expansion.

Net cash provided by investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $3.0 million primarily consisting of proceeds from maturities of short-term investments.

Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $5.1 million primarily consisting of $8.9 million in purchases of short-term investments partially offset by $14.0 million proceeds from maturities of short-term investments.

Net cash provided by investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $3.0 million primarily consisting of proceeds from maturities of short-term investments.

Net cash provided by investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $5.1 million primarily consisting of $14.0 million proceeds from maturities of short-term investments partially offset by a $8.9 million in purchases of short-term investments.

Financing Activities

Our financing activities primarily consist of cash proceeds from stock option exercises and stock purchases under our employee stock purchase plan and cash paid for repurchases of our common stock.

Net cash used in financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $30.6 million , and primarily consisted of $30.6 million in cash paid for stock repurchases.

Net cash provided by financing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2019 was $0.5 million , and consisted of $0.5 million in cash proceeds from stock option exercises and stock purchases under our employee stock purchase plan.

Our total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $54.1 million as of June 30, 2020 , of which approximately 12% ( $6.3 million ) was held by our foreign subsidiaries and subject to repatriation tax effects.

Net cash used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $30.5 million primarily consisting of $30.6 million in cash paid for stock repurchases partially offset by $0.1 million cash proceeds from stock option exercises and stock purchases under our employee stock purchase plan.

Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was $1.4 million, and consisted of cash proceeds from stock option exercises and stock purchases under our employee stock purchase plan.

Our total cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments were $56.0 million as of September 30, 2020, of which approximately 15% ($8.4 million) was held by our foreign subsidiaries and subject to repatriation tax effects.

Our intent is to permanently reinvest all of our earnings from foreign operations, and current plans do not anticipate that we will need funds generated from foreign operations to fund our domestic operations.

We may continue to invest in, protect, and defend our extensive IP portfolio, which can result in the use of cash in the event of litigation.

During the first half of 2020, we repurchased approximately 4.9 million shares of our common stock for approximately $30.6 million at an average cost of $6.21 per share.

As of June 30, 2020, there were no amounts available under our previously-approved share repurchase program.

In 2020, we repurchased approximately 4.9 million shares of our common stock for approximately $30.6 million at an average cost of $6.21 per share.

As of September 30, 2020, there were no amounts available under our previously-approved share repurchase program.

We anticipate that capital expenditures for property and equipment for the year ending December 31, 2020 will be less than $1 million.

While the unprecedented public health and governmental efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 have created significant uncertainty as to general economic and capital market conditions for the remainder of 2020 and beyond, as of August 6, 2020 , the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we believe we have sufficient capital resources to meet our working capital needs for the next twelve months.

While the unprecedented public health and governmental efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 have created significant uncertainty as to general economic and capital market conditions for the remainder of 2020 and beyond, as of November 5, 2020, the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we believe we have sufficient capital resources to meet our working capital needs for the next twelve months.

Cash from operations could also be affected by various risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to the risks detailed in Part II, Item 1A Risk Factors.

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We presented our contractual obligations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Our principal commitments as of June 30, 2020 consisted of $3.9 million in obligations under operating leases.

Our principal commitments as of September 30, 2020 consisted of $3.6 million in obligations under operating leases.

On January 31, 2020, we entered into an agreement to lease approximately 5,000 square feet of office space in San Francisco, California.

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The lease commenced in the first quarter of 2020 and expires in 2022.

As of June 30, 2020, the total lease obligation for this lease was $0.5 million.

As of September 30, 2020, the total lease obligation for this lease was $0.4 million.

On March 12, 2020, we entered into a sublease agreement with Neato Robotics, Inc.

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We expect to receive approximately $3.0 million in total rent payments under this sublease agreement.

There have been no other material changes in those obligations during the six months ended June 30, 2020 .

As of June 30, 2020 , we had unrecognized tax benefits under ASC 740 Income Taxes of approximately $4.8 million and applicable interest of $29,000 .

There have been no other material changes in those obligations during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

As of September 30, 2020, we had unrecognized tax benefits under ASC 740 Income Taxes of approximately $4.5 million and applicable interest of $0.

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that would affect our effective tax rate, if recognized, is $0.

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What changed 10-Q

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis