UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 000-30269
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PIXELWORKS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Oregon
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
91-1761992
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
226 Airport Parkway, Suite 595
San Jose , California
(Address of principal executive offices)
95110
(Zip Code)
408-200-9200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Trading Symbol(s)
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Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share
PXLW
The Nasdaq Global Market
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
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The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates at June 28, 2019 was $96,471,461 based on the closing price of $2.95 per share of common stock on the Nasdaq
Global Market on June 28, 2019 (the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter). For purposes of this calculation, executive officers and directors are
considered affiliates as well as holders of more than 5% of the registrant's common stock known to the registrant. This determination of affiliate status is not a conclusive determination for other
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Number of shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding as of March 6, 2020: 39,247,988
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Documents Incorporated by Reference
Part III incorporates information by reference to the registrant’s definitive proxy statement, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the close of the fiscal year
ended December 31, 2019.
PIXELWORKS, INC.
FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Business.
Risk Factors.
Unresolved Staff Comments.
Properties.
Legal Proceedings.
Mine Safety Disclosures.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Selected Financial Data.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
PART II
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 1B.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A.
Item 9B.
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
Item 15.
Item 16.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
Controls and Procedures.
Other Information.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
Executive Compensation.
PART III
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services.
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
Form 10-K Summary.
PART IV
SIGNATURES
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Forward-looking Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation in Part II, Item 7,
contains "forward-looking statements" that are based on current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions and projections about our business. Words
such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to
identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve numerous risks, uncertainties and
assumptions that are difficult to predict. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding: the features, benefits and applications of our
technologies and products; market trends and changes, including in the video consumption, mobile, video and digital projection markets; our strategy,
including regarding our products, technology, research and development, sales and marketing and acquisition and other growth opportunities; our
expectations with respect to our restructuring plans; amortization expectations; the sufficiency of our working capital and need for, or ability to secure,
additional financing; the success of our products in expanded markets; customer and distributor concentration; current global economic challenges;
exchange rate risk; our competitive advantages in research and development; levels of inventory at distributors and customers; changes in customer
ordering patterns or lead times; seasonality; expectations as to revenue associated with sales into certain markets in 2020, cost expectations; backlog;
future contractual obligations; competition; intellectual property; insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory and variations in inventory valuation; income
tax valuation allowance; net operating loss utilization; the impact of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ("TCJA"); changes in accounting principles; and internal
controls. Factors which may cause actual results to vary materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: our
ability to deliver new products in a timely fashion; our new product yield rates; changes in estimated product costs; product mix; restructuring charges; the
growth of the markets we serve; supply of products from third-party foundries; failure or difficulty in achieving design wins; timely customer transition to
new product designs; competitive factors, such as rival chip architectures, introduction or traction by competing designs, or pricing pressures; litigation
related to our intellectual property rights; our limited financial resources; economic and political challenges due to operations in Asia; exchange rate
fluctuations; failure to retain or attract qualified employees; the sufficiency of our intellectual property and patent portfolio; fluctuations in foreign
currencies; natural disasters; the need for additional income tax valuation allowances; limitations on net operating losses, as well as other risks identified
in the risk factors contained in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which
they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K. If we do update one or more forward-looking statements, you should not conclude that we will make additional updates with
respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements. Except where the context otherwise requires, in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the
terms "Pixelworks," the "Company," "we," "us" and "our" mean Pixelworks, Inc., an Oregon corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
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Item 1.
Business.
Overview
PART I
Pixelworks is a leading provider of high-performance and power-efficient visual processing solutions that bridge the gap between video content formats
and rapidly advancing display capabilities. We develop and market semiconductor and software solutions that enable consistently high-quality, authentic
viewing experiences in a wide variety of applications from cinema to smartphones. Our primary target markets include Mobile (smartphone, gaming and
tablet), Home Entertainment (TV, personal video recorder ("PVR"), over-the-air ("OTA") and projector), Content (creation, remastering and delivery), and
Business & Education (projector).
We were one of the first companies to commercially launch a video System on Chip ("SoC") capable of deinterlacing 1080i HDTV signals and the one of
the first companies with a commercial dual-channel 1080i deinterlacer integrated circuit. Our Topaz product line was one of the industry’s first single-chip
SoC for digital projection. We first introduced our motion estimation / motion compensation technology ("MEMC") for TVs and in recent years introduced
a mobile-optimized MEMC solution for smartphones, one of several unique features in the mobile-optimized Iris visual processor. In 2019, we introduced
our Hollywood award-winning TrueCut® video platform, the industry’s first motion grading technology that allows fine tuning of motion appearance in
cinematic content for a wide range of frame rates, shutter angles and display types.
Our solutions enable worldwide manufacturers to offer leading-edge consumer electronics and professional display products, as well as video delivery and
streaming solutions for content service providers. Our core visual display processing technology intelligently processes digital images and video from a
variety of sources and optimizes the content for a superior viewing experience. Our video coding technology reduces storage requirements, significantly
reduces bandwidth constraint issues and converts content between multiple formats to enable seamless delivery of video, including OTA streaming, while
also maintaining end-to-end content security.
Rapid growth in video consumption, combined with the move towards high frame rate / refresh rate displays, especially in mobile, is increasing the demand
for our visual processing and video delivery solutions. Our technologies can be applied to a wide range of devices from large-screen projectors to cinematic
big screens, to low-power mobile tablets, smartphones, high-quality video infrastructure equipment and streaming devices. Our products are architected and
optimized for power, cost, bandwidth, and overall system performance, according to the requirements of the specific application. On occasion, we have also
licensed our technology.
As of December 31, 2019, we held an intellectual property portfolio of 347 patents related to the visual display of digital image data. We focus our research
and development efforts on developing video algorithms that improve quality, and architectures that reduce system power, cost, bandwidth and increase
overall system performance and device functionality. We seek to expand our technology portfolio through internal development and co-development with
business partners, and we continually evaluate acquisition opportunities and other ways to leverage our technology into other high-value markets.
Key Markets
We target four key market segments with our products and solutions including:
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Products
Mobile (Smartphone, Gaming, Tablet)
Visual processors and software
Home Entertainment (TV, PVR, OTA, Projector)
XCode® transcoding solutions and visual processors
Content (Creation, Remastering, Delivery)
TrueCut® platform for content creators/video providers
Business and Education (Projectors)
Visual processors
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Bridging the Performance Gap Between Content Formats and Device Capabilities
In recent years, display refresh rates for TVs, tablets and smartphones have been advancing faster than the ability of content formats to keep up. The refresh
rate, measured in Hertz ("Hz") is the number of times per second the display updates the image on screen to convey motion. Today, TV displays generally
have a refresh rate of 120 Hz, while smartphones are now moving from 60 to 90 and 120 Hz. Despite this trend, the vast majority of produced video
content exists only in 24-25 frames per second ("FPS"), while most user generated content is at 30 FPS. The resulting mismatch between low frame rate
content and high refresh rate screens creates artifacts, such as judder and strobing, that degrade video quality and destroy creative intent. The trend towards
brighter, high dynamic range ("HDR") capable screens make these artifacts more noticeable to viewers. Visual quality is further impeded by power
constraints and changes in ambient lighting, particularly in mobile devices.
Our technologies and solutions efficiently bridge the quality gap and enable the visual storytelling that is richer and true to creative intent. In fact, our
TrueCut Motion Grading is the industry’s first solution to give filmmakers the ability to cinematically fine-tune motion blur, judder and frame-rate
appearance and is used as part of the creative process to empower filmmakers to shoot at any frame-rate, then deliver a cinematically tuned, broader set of
motion and frame rate appearances. While TrueCut technology enables creation of new content or remastering of existing content that preserves artistic
intent across screens, from cinema to home TVs to smartphones, our Iris display processors and software bridge the quality gap for all existing content
viewed on mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets.
Display Trends
Display technologies have recently begun to transition from an era of higher resolutions, response times and frame rates, with lower power and thinner
form factors, to one focused on higher contrast, brightness and more colors.
In mobile devices, Apple Inc. has brought wide color gamut to many of their devices including the iPhone, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and iMac. These
devices deliver the same color gamut used in digital cinema theatres ("DCI-P3"). Meanwhile, TV manufacturers including Samsung, Sony and LG are
bringing high contrast, high brightness or HDR TVs based on organic light emitting diodes ("OLED") and local-dimming liquid crystal display ("LCD")
panels to the living room. Furthermore, some premium and mid-tier smartphones and tablets from Apple, Samsung, Sony, LG and Huawei now include
HDR as a standard feature.
Hardware improvements in color and contrast are of little value without content that can take advantage of them. In fact, a significant gap now exists
between the vast majority of video content available to consumers, and these emerging display devices.
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Contrast and Brightness: Almost all movies available to consumers today use the "Rec.709" ITU standard format. This format defines brightness
levels up to around 100 "nits" (a standard measure of brightness), whereas HDR TVs are five to ten times brighter, from 540 nits upwards. Most
mobile devices support over 400 nits and sometimes over 600 nits.
Color Gamut: DCI-P3 has a 25% larger color gamut than Rec.709.
Frame Rate: TVs commonly display at 120 frames per second (120 Hz) and up to 240 Hz on more sophisticated higher-end models. Mobile
devices are not far behind with displays that run at 60 to 90 frames per second. Some of the newest, flagship smartphones now have displays that
run at up to 120 Hz.
Resolution: TVs have achieved 4k resolutions (3840x2160) and mobile devices today can achieve up to 3440x1440 resolution, and while some
content is available in 4k resolution, most movies are only available in FHD or HD resolutions, which is typically 1920x1080 and 1280x720
respectively.
This gap between display capabilities and available content brings significant challenges to video display device manufacturers. Sophisticated video
processing is required to accurately reproduce the intended video on today’s displays. We help bridge this gap between the display capabilities and
available content with our visual processors and software and TrueCut® video platform for content creators and video providers.
Content formats are evolving to take advantage of these display improvements. For example, Dolby introduced the "Dolby Vision™" format for movies
and devices, in order to allow consumers to realize the benefits of HDR and wide color gamut. The industry standards body Society of Motion Picture &
Television Engineers, released a format specification known as "HDR10" that similarly bridges the gap in contrast and color between content and devices.
The Ultra-HD Blu-ray disk format and streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Video now support 4k HDR, aided by improved compression
standards such as H.265.
Managing many content formats across a rapidly evolving range of displays is a significant and growing challenge. Older content tends to not get upgraded
to the newer formats, yet consumers expect all content to display correctly. As the number of content formats grow, the technology of video processing
becomes increasingly complex.
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Delivering the intent of the content creator, requires sophisticated algorithms and hardware circuits. Frame-rate and motion incompatibilities require a
significantly higher level of processing and more sophisticated algorithms in order to avoid creating new problems. Most TVs today include frame-rate
conversion chips, but many reviewers complain about artifacts such as halos, breakup in the image and the so-called "soap opera effect". Unfortunately,
without frame-rate conversion the video can appear to have judder and blur at levels that have increased substantially as a result of the improvements in
contrast, color and detail.
In addition to judder, high-resolution displays suffer from softness and smearing in motion sequences called motion blur. There are numerous causes of
motion blur. The materials used in constructing pixels on the display take a finite amount of time to transition from one state to another. If this time is too
long, the image does not update swiftly and motion sequences seem to smear or blur. For example, Hollywood movies, TV shows and other premium
content are usually authored at 24 frames per second or 24 Hz. At this frame rate, the brain can easily notice the transition from one frame to the next. As
the brain and eyes track objects in motion, they have to jump in discrete steps due to the low frame rate. This stop-start motion is perceived by the brain as
motion blur, reducing the visible clarity and fidelity of objects in motion. Additionally, when a motion sequence is played on a digital display device, the
new updated frame is drawn over the top of the still visible previous frame. This "hold" effect is perceived by the brain as blur.
Judder and motion blur artifacts are more noticeable on high contrast, wider gamut displays, regardless of screen size (for example, a 5-inch smartphone
screen viewed from ten inches away appears to be the same size as a 60-inch large screen TV viewed from ten feet away). Our advanced video display
processing provides original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs") with solutions that avoid or minimize these artifacts and help realize the potential of their
investment in high-resolution displays. We believe the most effective method for removing both judder and reducing blur is MEMC technology. This
technology is based on complex mathematical algorithms that insert additional, interpolated frames to create a new, faster sequence of frames that has
smooth, continuous motion. This technique works for virtually all types of panel technology.
Video Consumption Trend
With the advent of digital video, it has become possible to deliver video to consumers in an ever increasing number of ways. Traditional delivery
mechanisms such as over the air broadcasts, cable, satellite, DVDs and Blu-ray are being supplemented with Internet streaming and download services.
With these new video delivery options comes the ability to offer more services and improved quality.
According to recent studies by Cisco Systems, Inc. ("Cisco"), video will constitute 82% of all global consumer Internet traffic by 2022. Global IP video
traffic and Internet video traffic will both grow four-fold from 2017 to 2022. Live Internet video will account for 17 percent of Internet video traffic by
2022. Live video will grow 15-fold from 2017 to 2022. This rapid increase in video consumption is being driven by a variety of connected digital video
devices and applications that allow consumers to easily create, share and consume video. In particular, mobile video consumption is rapidly expanding. The
"always on" and ease of use of mobile devices are helping to make them the preferred choice as the "first screen" for many consumers.
As more content becomes increasingly available via the Internet, consumers have more choices for how and where they can enjoy content. According to
Cisco, by 2022 there will be 9.4 billion connected mobile devices across the globe.
Video Market for Mobile Devices
Mobile devices have become the dominant driver of video consumption and growth. According to the Q3 2019 Global Video Index report from Brightcove,
Inc., more than 62% of all video views are now on mobile devices. Video also continues to grow as a share of mobile traffic usage. According to the 2019
Visual Networking Index report by Cisco Systems, Inc., mobile video will grow at a CAGR of 55 percent between 2017 and 2022, higher than the overall
average mobile traffic CAGR of 46 percent. By 2022, 79% of all mobile traffic is expected to be from video according to the Cisco report.
Mobile display systems pose a number of unique challenges. Power is of primary importance, impacting form factor, cost and performance. As these
systems have added more functionality, new features have had to compete for battery life, internal bandwidth and space. The addition of high-resolution
displays has further increased the burden on these resources.
Using the same technology developed for large screen TVs is neither feasible nor desirable. The video display processing pipelines used in TVs consume
many watts of power and would be unsuitable for battery powered systems. In TVs, the size constraints on electronics are significantly less stringent when
compared to mobile systems. To furnish the mobile market with appropriate solutions, we have taken a holistic, system-wide view and re-invented its video
display processing technology to fit within the mobile constraints of battery life, bandwidth, form factor and performance. This approach has enabled us to
create technology that meets the power and size requirements of mobile as well as offering additional benefits such as reducing the bandwidth burden of
high-resolution video and freeing up more bandwidth for the CPU and GPU.
The mobile market today is primarily comprised of smartphones and tablets. Our technology addresses both of these markets.
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Smartphones. Smartphones have become a popular choice for many consumers. International Data Corporation ("IDC") estimates that 1.52 billion
smartphones will be sold in 2023. The resolution of smartphone displays is growing, while the color gamut and contrast is moving toward DCI-P3
and HDR. These improvements in displays actually exacerbate the quality issues of video playback, a growing problem as users increasingly use
their smartphones as their primary form of video consumption.
Tablets. The line between tablets and smartphones is becoming increasingly indistinct as more tablets are offering mobile connectivity and are
now available in sizes similar to those of smartphones. Tablets offer broad appeal to consumers. With the display being the salient component of
smartphones and tablets, and the rapidly increasing use of these devices for video consumption, we believe that the incorporation of video display
processing is the next logical step.
As 5G capability finds its way into cellular infrastructure and smartphones starting modestly in the second half of 2019, and more robustly in 2020, this
should reinvigorate market growth given the increased speed and lower latency of the wireless connections. Gartner predicts that 5G smartphones will
comprise 12% of all phone shipments in 2020, growing to 43% of all smartphones by 2022. In addition, service providers in some countries will also utilize
5G networks to provide fixed wireless broadband. We further believe our compelling mobile display processing functionality, combined with 5G capability,
will help motivate consumers to replace their 3G and 4G phones at a faster rate than occurred in 2019. Finally, a new smartphone category has emerged as
top vendors have previewed foldable smartphones which serve as a phone, and a mini tablet when unfolded. As prices for this capability inevitably come
down, and further competition emerges, we believe this new category, along with the rollout of 5G networks, can strengthen the mobile device market.
Business and Education Market for Digital Projectors
Increasingly affordable price points are driving continued adoption of digital projectors in business and education, as well as among consumers.
Technology improvements are helping to reduce the size and weight of projection devices while increasing their performance. Projector models range from
larger units designed to be permanently installed in a conference hall or other venue, to ultra-portable devices weighing fewer than two pounds for
maximum portability. According to PMA Research Limited, the worldwide front projector market shipped 9.8 million units in 2019 and is forecasted to
reach 11.6 million units by 2023.
The feature set of projection systems differs from that of a typical large-screen flat panel display such as a TV. This is primarily because the projector is a
sharing and collaboration device while the TV is designed for direct consumption of content.
The front projection market serves several different areas such as business, education and home theater. Business users employ multimedia projectors to
display both still and video presentation materials from PCs and other sources. Requirements for the business market include portability, compatibility with
multiple software and hardware applications, and features that ensure simple operation. In education environments ranging from elementary schools to
university campuses, projectors help teachers integrate media-rich instruction into classrooms. Home theater projector systems can drive large-screen
displays for content consumption where flat panel displays are either economically not viable or physically incompatible for use.
Consistent with the trends of other consumer products, digital projectors are increasingly incorporating networking capabilities that enable the sharing of
video and other content among multiple devices. This, in turn, is enabling new use models for digital projection in both the education and business
environments. For example, one teacher can present the same material simultaneously in multiple classrooms, and students in different classrooms can
display and discuss their work. Such connectivity allows instant access to content and sharing of content, which promotes interaction and collaboration
among dispersed groups. In the business setting, this connectivity enables teleconferencing and the seamless sharing of content for more effective meetings.
Video Delivery Market for Home Entertainment
With the acquisition of ViXS Systems Inc. in August 2017, we expanded both our market presence and product portfolio. The video industry continues to
evolve and adopt new video standards such as High Efficiency Video Coding, 4K Ultra HD and HDR. The technical and processing demands of these
standards are complex, and play directly into our core competencies. Our technologies for video delivery are highly integrated, low power and provide high
quality video processing, allowing seamless connectivity between devices while maintaining end-to-end content security.
The home entertainment sub-markets that we address with our video delivery products include:
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Consumer Products - OEMs and Original Design Manufacturers ("ODMs") design products for the consumer electronics segments.
• OTA - Over the Air applications for single, dual, and quad streaming requirements. End users who want to either "cut the cord" or supplement
their service offerings.
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IP Streaming - Network streaming devices capable of content portability, and support for your own screen (phone and tablet devices), deployed
by service operators.
Consumer Products
High resolution (UHD/4K), sustained bitrate decoding (100Mbit) and advanced video formats (HDR10, HDR10+) are key requirements for
advanced personal video recorder ("PVR") products sold in the Japanese market, where the end consumers rate video quality as a key acquisition
criteria. This advanced PVR market in Japan is experiencing growth as products move from 2K to UHD/4K formats. In addition, as the market
introduces new broadcast technologies, like Advanced Digital Satellite Broadcast ("ADSB") in Japan, and ATSC 3.0 in Korea and North America,
there are further growth opportunities in this market segment.
OTA
Subscribers to video content in the home are making changes and demanding choices. While content is freely available, if it is distributed over an
operator network, or even simply over IP, there is a monthly re-transmit fee that is charged to the consumer. As the number of video subscribers to
services such as cable TV has been declining, the monthly re-transmit fee has been increasing. These fee increases are leading more consumers to
‘cut the cord’ and replace their TV subscriptions with over the top ("OTT") video services and free OTA broadcast television. As part of their
OTA experience, consumers are starting to require multiple stream support of concurrent channels, so various devices can view different channels
at the same time.
IP Streaming
Related to OTA applications, the service operators that want to provide their own choice to their video subscribers are taking advantage of our IP
Streaming applications. These re-use common platforms, and connect to the in-home infrastructure, either at the set top box level, or the Wi-Fi
router level. This provides a centralized place where the management, and distribution of content can occur.
For service operators, the benefits are:
Customer retention
Reduced use of network bandwidth for free OTA channels
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One menu that provides aggregation of Linear, Video-on-Demand, OTT, and OTA content
Reduced monthly fees related to lower re-transmission fees
Core Technologies and Products
We have developed a portfolio of advanced video algorithms and IP to address a broad range of challenges in digital video. We believe our technologies
can significantly improve video quality and will become increasingly important as the popularity of video content consumption grows, and pixel densities,
screen size and image quality increase. Our products are designed with a flexible architecture that allows us to combine algorithms and functional blocks of
digital and mixed signal circuitry. Accordingly, our technologies can be implemented across multiple products, in combinations within single products and
can be applied to a broad range of applications including smartphones, tablets, and projectors. The majority of our products include one or more
technologies to provide optimal high-quality video display processing solutions to our customers, regardless of screen size.
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Our core Video Display Processing technologies include:
• MotionEngine® MEMC. Our proprietary MEMC technology significantly improves the performance and viewing experience of any screen by
addressing problems such as judder and motion blur. Unlike competitive solutions it also reduces halo effects that are a byproduct of MEMC.
Halos are objectionable blurred regions that surround moving objects as the MEMC algorithms try to reconstruct missing image data caused by
the concealing and revealing of objects as they pass over or behind one another. Removing halos dramatically improves image quality and is of
particular importance on high-resolution displays where artifacts become more visible.
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Advanced Scaling. As display resolutions continue to increase, there is a need to convert lower resolution content to higher resolution in order to
display content properly. With the latest wave of high-resolution displays, the quality and quantity demands of scaling have increased significantly.
Artifacts become more noticeable on these types of displays as they distract from the realism effect. In addition, with the availability of high
resolution content lagging behind the availability of high resolution displays, high-quality scaling is required to ensure high resolution displays do
not suffer when compared to Full-HD displays of the same size. Our advanced scaling is designed to ensure that up-conversion of lower resolution
content is of the highest quality in maintaining the fidelity of image.
• Mobile Video Display Processing. We have developed innovative video display processing solutions, that are designed to optimize power
consumption for mobile devices. Beyond MEMC and advanced scaling, these mobile solutions provide the kind of improvements in color,
contrast, sharpness and de-blur that are currently only found in high quality TVs today. Furthermore, this technology can reduce system power
consumption and extend battery life.
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Transcoding/Decoding. Digital Delivery forms the bulk of not just video content, but all internet bandwidth today. However, throughout the entire
chain from inception to consumption, there are multiple variations in bitrate, resolution, and codecs used for both audio and video. Transcoding is
a fundamental technology used throughout this pipeline that leads to moving pictures viewed on TVs and mobile devices. The XCODE family of
ASICs has enabled many devices within this pipeline, from the racks in some service providers all the way down to the home user watching
broadcast OTA TV on a smartphone. XCODE technology provides solutions that deliver UHD Blu-ray PVRs with capability of transcoding
recorded content suitable for viewing on smartphones. The technology supports today’s broadcast standards, such as ATSC 1.0, DVB/T/T2/S/S2,
ISDB/T/S, and ADSB and is scalable to support upcoming broadcast standards such as ATSC 3.0.
SDR to HDR Conversion. UHD video has standardized on a technology known as HDR to deliver higher dynamic range content. This has
resulted in several competing HDR deployments like HDR10, HLG and HDR10+ with support by multiple industry giants. Our HDR conversion
technology can not only convert between SDR (Standard Dynamic Range) and HDR10, it can also convert among HDR10, HLG and HDR10+
solving an interconnectivity problem between content formatted in one HDR format to Display devices that supports a different HDR standard.
Our product development strategy is to leverage our expertise in video display processing to address the evolving needs of our target markets. We plan to
continue to focus our development resources to maintain our position in these markets by providing leading edge solutions for the advanced digital
projection and video delivery markets and to enhance our video processing solutions for mobile markets. We deliver our technology in a variety of
offerings, which take the form of single-purpose chips, highly integrated SoCs that incorporate specialized software, full solutions incorporating software
and other tools and IP cores that allow our technology to be incorporated into third party solutions.
Our primary video display processor product categories include the following:
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ImageProcessor ICs. Our ImageProcessor ICs include embedded microprocessors, digital signal processing technology and software that control
the operations and signal processing within high-end display systems. ImageProcessor ICs were our first product offerings and continue to
comprise the majority of our business. We have continued to refine the architectures for optimal performance, manufacturing our products on
process technologies that align with our customers’ requirements. Additionally, we provide a software development environment and operating
system that enables our customers to more quickly develop and customize the "look and feel" of their products.
Video Co-Processor ICs. Products in this category work with an image processor to post-process video signals to enhance the performance or
feature set of the overall video solution (for example, by significantly reducing judder and motion blur). Our Video Co-Processor ICs can be used
with our ImageProcessor ICs or with image processing solutions from other manufacturers, and in most cases can be incorporated without
assistance from the supplier of the base image processor. This flexibility enables manufacturers to augment their existing or new designs to
enhance their video display products.
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Transcoder ICs. Our Transcoder ICs include embedded microprocessors, digital signal processing technology and software that control the
operations and signal processing for converting multiple bitrates, resolutions and codecs to provide bandwidth efficient video transmissions based
on industry standard protocols. Our transcoder technology allows for single, dual and even quad streaming solutions for OTA products. Like our
other ICs, we have continued to refine the architectures for optimal performance, manufacturing our products on process technologies that align
with our customers’ requirements. Additionally, we provide a software development environment that enables our customers to more quickly
develop and customize their products.
Customers, Sales and Marketing
The key focus of our global sales and marketing strategy is to achieve design wins with industry leading branded manufacturers in our target markets and to
continue building strong customer relationships. Once a design win has been achieved, sales and marketing efforts are focused on building long-term
mutually beneficial business relationships with our customers by providing superior technology and reducing their costs, which complements our
customers’ product development objectives and meets their expectations for price-performance and time to market. Marketing efforts are focused on
building market-leading brand awareness and preference for our solutions.
We utilize direct sales and marketing resources in China, Japan, Taiwan, and the U.S. as well as indirect resources in several regions. In addition to sales
and marketing representatives, we have field application engineers who provide technical expertise and assistance to manufacturing customers on final
product development.
Our global distribution channel is multi-tiered and involves both direct and indirect distribution channels, as described below:
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Distributors. Distributors are resellers in local markets who provide engineering support and stock our semiconductors in direct relation to specific
manufacturing customer orders. Our distributors often have valuable and established relationships with our end customers, and in certain countries
it is customary to sell to distributors. While distributor payment to us is not dependent upon the distributor’s ability to resell the product or to
collect from the end customer, our distributors may provide longer payment terms to end customers than those we would offer. Sales to
distributors accounted for 44%, 44% and 47% of revenue in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Our largest distributor, Tokyo Electron Device Ltd. represented more than 10% of revenue in each of 2019, 2018 and 2017, and accounted for
more than 10% of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2019 and 2018. Another distributor, Upstar Technology Limited accounted for more
than 10% of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2019. No other distributor accounted for more than 10% of revenue in 2019, 2018 and 2017
or represented more than 10% of accounts receivable as of December 31, 2019 or 2018.
We have distributor relationships in Japan, China, Europe, Korea, Southeast Asia, Taiwan and the U.S.
Direct Relationships. We have established direct relationships with companies that manufacture high-end display systems. Some of our direct
relationships are supported by commission-based manufacturers’ representatives, who are independent sales agents that represent us in local
markets and provide engineering support but do not carry inventory. Revenue through direct relationships accounted for 56%, 56% and 53% of
total revenue in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
We have direct relationships with companies falling into the following three classifications:
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Integrators. Integrators are OEMs who build display devices based on specifications provided by branded suppliers.
Branded Manufacturers. Branded manufacturers are globally recognized manufacturers who develop display device specifications, and
manufacture, market and distribute display devices either directly or through resellers to end-users.
Branded Suppliers. Branded suppliers are globally recognized suppliers who develop display device specifications and then source them
from integrators, typically in Asia, and distribute them either directly or through resellers to end-users.
Revenue attributable to our top five end customers together represented 77%, 82% and 79% of revenue in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. End
customers include customers who purchase directly from us as well as customers who purchase products indirectly through distributors. Sales to Seiko
Epson Corporation represented more than 10% of revenue in each of 2019, 2018 and 2017, and accounted for more than 10% of accounts receivable as of
December 31, 2019 and 2018. Sales to Sharp Corporation represented more than 10% of revenue in 2019. Sales to Hitachi Ltd. represented more than 10%
of revenue in 2018. No other end customer accounted for more than 10% of revenue in 2019, 2018 or 2017 or represented more than 10% of accounts
receivable as of December 31, 2019 or 2018.
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Seasonality
Our business is subject to seasonality related to the markets we serve and the location of our customers. For example, we have historically experienced
higher revenue from the digital projector market in the third quarter of the year, and lower revenue in the first quarter of the year, as our Japanese customers
reduce inventories in anticipation of their March 31 fiscal year end.
Geographic Distribution of Sales
Sales outside the U.S. accounted for approximately 95%, 98% and 98% of revenue in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Financial information regarding our domestic and foreign operations is presented in "Note 16: Segment Information" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
Backlog
Our sales are made pursuant to customer purchase orders for delivery of standard products. The volume of product actually purchased by our customers, as
well as shipment schedules, are subject to frequent revisions that reflect changes in both the customers’ needs and product availability. In light of industry
practice and our own experience, we do not believe that backlog as of any particular date is indicative of future results.
Competition
The semiconductor industry is intensely competitive. Further, the markets for higher performance display and projection devices, including the markets for
mobile devices, digital projectors and other applications demanding high quality video, are characterized by rapid technological change, evolving industry
standards, compressed product life cycles and declining average selling prices. We believe the principal competitive factors in our markets include product
performance, time to market, cost, functional versatility provided by software, customer relationships and reputation, patented innovative designs, levels of
product integration, compliance with industry standards and system design cost. We believe we compete favorably with respect to these factors.
Our current products face competition from developers of application processors and specialized display controllers designed by merchant chip vendors,
our customers, potential customers and display panel vendors. Additionally, new alternative display processing technologies and industry standards may
emerge that compete with technologies we offer.
We also compete with specialized and diversified electronics and semiconductor companies that offer display processors or scaling components including:
Actions Microelectronics Co., Ltd., ARM Holdings PLC, Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Hisilicon Technologies Co., Ltd., i-Chips Technologies Inc., Lattice
Semiconductor Corporation, MediaTek Inc., Novateck Microelectronics Corp., NVIDIA Corporation, Qualcomm Incorporated, Realtek Semiconductor
Corp., Renesas Electronics America Inc., Solomon Systech (International) Ltd., STMicroelectronics N.V., Sunplus Technology Co., Ltd., Synaptics
Incorporated, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Unisoc Communications, Inc., and other companies. Potential and current competitors may include
diversified semiconductor manufacturers and the semiconductor divisions or affiliates of some of our customers, including: Apple Inc., Broadcom Inc., LG
Electronics, Inc., MegaChips Corporation, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., NEC Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd., Socionext, Inc., ON Semiconductor Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sony Corporation, and Toshiba
America, Inc. In addition, start-up companies may seek to compete in our markets.
Research and Development
Low power research and development efforts are focused on the development of our solutions for the mobile device, digital projector and video delivery
markets. Our development efforts are focused on pursuing higher levels of video performance, integration and new features in order to provide our
customers with solutions that enable them to introduce market leading products and help lower final systems costs.
We have invested, and expect to continue to invest, significant resources in research and development activities. Our research and development expenses
were $26.0 million, $22.9 million and $21.4 million in 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. During 2018 and 2017, we received reimbursements related to a
co-development arrangement with a customer for costs incurred in connection with our development of an integrated circuit ("IC") product. As a result of
the reimbursements, our overall research and development expense was reduced by $4.0 million in 2018 and $4.0 million in 2017. There were no
reductions to research and development expense related to co-development arrangements in 2019.
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Manufacturing
Within the semiconductor industry we are known as a "fabless" company, meaning that we do not manufacture the semiconductors that we design and
develop, but instead contract with a limited number of foundries and assembly and test vendors to produce all of our wafers and for completion of finished
products. The fabless approach allows us to concentrate our resources on product design and development where we believe we have greater competitive
advantages.
See "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information on risks related to our manufacturing strategy and processes.
Intellectual Property
We protect our projector, mobile, video delivery and TrueCut businesses with a combination of nondisclosure agreements and patent, copyright, trademark
and trade secret laws to protect the algorithms, design and architecture of our technology. As of December 31, 2019, we held 347 patents and have 17
patent applications pending, compared to 361 patents and 33 patent applications pending as of December 31, 2018. The decrease in patents from December
31, 2018 to December 31, 2019 is due to the abandonment or sale of patents received as part of the acquisition of ViXS in August 2017. The patents that
were sold or abandoned were non-strategic or held in geographic regions where we do not do business. The patents we hold relate generally to
improvements in the visual display of digital image data including, but not limited to, improvements in image scaling, image correction, automatic image
optimization and video signal processing for digital displays. Our U.S. and foreign patents are generally enforceable for 20 years from the date they were
filed. Accordingly, our issued patents have from approximately 1 to 18 years remaining in their respective term, depending on their filing dates. We believe
that the remaining term of our patents is adequate relative to the expected lives of our related products.
We intend to seek patent protection for other significant technologies that we have already developed and expect to seek patent protection for future
products and technologies as necessary. Patents may not be issued as a result of any pending applications and any claims allowed under issued patents may
be insufficiently broad to protect our technology. Existing or future patents may be invalidated, diluted, circumvented, challenged or licensed to others.
Furthermore, the laws of certain foreign countries in which our products are or may be developed, manufactured or sold, including various countries in
Asia, may not protect our products or intellectual property rights in the same manner and to the same extent as do the laws of the U.S. and, thus, make the
possibility of piracy of our technology and products more likely in these countries.
The semiconductor industry is characterized by vigorous protection of intellectual property rights, which have resulted in significant and often protracted
and expensive litigation. We, our customers or our foundries from time to time may be notified of claims that we may be infringing patents or other
intellectual property rights owned by third parties. Litigation by or against us relating to patent infringement or other intellectual property matters could
result in significant expense to us and divert the efforts of our technical and management personnel, whether or not such litigation results in a determination
favorable to us. In the event of an adverse result in any such litigation, we could be required to pay substantial damages, cease the manufacture, use and
sale of infringing products, expend significant resources to develop non-infringing technology, discontinue the use of certain processes or obtain licenses to
the infringing technology. We may not be able to settle any alleged patent infringement claim through a cross-licensing arrangement. In the event any third
party made a valid claim against us, our customers or our foundries, and a license was not made available to us on terms that are acceptable to us or at all,
we would be adversely affected.
See "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A, and "Note 13: Commitments and Contingencies" in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for
information on various risks related to intellectual property.
Environmental Matters
Environmental laws and regulations are complex, change frequently and have tended to become more stringent over time. We have incurred, and may
continue to incur, significant expenditures to comply with these laws and regulations and we may incur additional capital expenditures and asset
impairments to ensure that our products and our vendors’ products are in compliance with these regulations. We would be subject to significant penalties
for failure to comply with these laws and regulations.
See "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for information on various environmental risks.
Employees
As of December 31, 2019, we had a total of 229 employees, all of which were full-time, consistent with 215 employees as of December 31, 2018.
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Corporate Information
Pixelworks was founded in 1997 and is incorporated under the laws of the state of Oregon. Our stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the
symbol "PXLW".
Availability of Securities and Exchange Commission Filings
We make available through our website our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to
those reports and any filings filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act of 1934, free of charge as soon as reasonably
practicable after we electronically file or furnish such material with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Our Internet address is
www.pixelworks.com. The content on, or that can be accessed through our website is not incorporated by reference into this filing. Our committee charters
and code of ethics are also available free of charge on our website.
The SEC maintains an Internet site at http://www.sec.gov that contains our Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports
on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports, if any, or other filings filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, proxy and
information statements.
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Item 1A.
Risk Factors.
The following risks could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations, and the trading price of our common
stock could decline. These risk factors do not identify all of the risks that we face. Our business operations could also be affected by factors that we
currently consider to be immaterial or that are unknown to us at the present time. Investors should also refer to the other information contained or
incorporated by reference in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, including our consolidated financial statements and
related notes, and our other filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Company Specific Risks
If we fail to meet the evolving needs of our markets, identify new products, services or technologies, or successfully compete in our target markets, our
revenue and financial results will be adversely impacted.
Pixelworks designs, develops and markets visual processing and advanced media processing solutions in the mobile video, digital projection and video
delivery markets. Our success depends to a significant extent on our ability to meet the evolving needs of these markets and to enhance our existing
products, solutions and technologies. In addition, our success depends on our ability to identify emerging industry trends and to develop new products,
solutions and technologies. Our existing markets and products and new markets and products may require a considerable investment of technical, financial,
compliance, sales and marketing resources. We are currently devoting significant resources to the development of technologies and business offerings in
markets where our operating history is less extensive, such as the video delivery market where our acquisition of ViXS has allowed us to expand our
market presence and product portfolio.
We cannot assure you that our strategic direction will result in innovative products and technologies that provide value to our customers and partners. If we
fail to anticipate the changing needs of our target markets and emerging technology trends, or adapt that strategy as market conditions evolve, in a timely
manner to exploit potential market opportunities our business will be harmed. In addition, if demand for products and solutions from these markets is below
our expectations, if we fail to achieve consumer or market acceptance of them or if we are not able to develop these products and solutions in a cost
effective or efficient manner, we may not realize benefits from our strategy.
Our target markets remain extremely competitive, and we expect competition to intensify as current competitors expand their product and/or service
offerings, industry standards continue to evolve and new competitors enter these markets. If we are unable to successfully compete in our target markets,
demand for our products, solutions and technologies could decrease, which would cause our revenue to decline and our financial results to suffer.
Our product strategy, which is targeted at markets demanding superior video and digital image quality as well as efficient video delivery, may not
address the demands of our target customers and may not lead to increased revenue in a timely manner or at all, which could materially adversely
affect our results of operations and limit our ability to grow.
We have adopted a product strategy that focuses on our core competencies in visual display processing and delivering high levels of video and digital
image quality. With this strategy, we continue to make further investments in the development of our image processor architecture for the digital projector
market, with particular focus on adding increased performance and functionality. For the mobile device market, our strategy focuses on implementing our
intellectual property ("IP") to improve the video performance of our customers’ image processors through the use of our MotionEngine® advanced video
co-processor integrated circuits. This strategy is designed to address the needs of the high-resolution and high-quality segment of these markets. Such
markets may not develop or may take longer to develop than we expect. We cannot assure you that the products we are developing will adequately address
the demands of our target customers, or that we will be able to produce our new products at costs that enable us to price these products competitively.
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Achieving design wins involves lengthy competitive selection processes that require us to incur significant expenditures prior to generating any revenue
or without any guarantee of any revenue related to this business. If we fail to generate revenue after incurring substantial expenses to develop our
products, our business and operating results would suffer.
We must achieve "design wins" that enable us to sell our semiconductor solutions for use in our customers’ products. These competitive selection processes
typically are lengthy and can require us to incur significant research and development expenditures and dedicate scarce engineering resources in pursuit of
a single customer opportunity. We may not achieve a design win and may never generate any revenue despite incurring significant research and
development expenditures. This could cause us to lose revenue and require us to write off obsolete inventory and could weaken our position in future
competitive selection processes.
Even if our product strategy is properly targeted, we cannot assure you that the products we are developing will lead to an increase in revenue from new
design wins. To achieve design wins, we must design and deliver cost-effective, innovative and integrated semiconductors that overcome the significant
costs associated with qualifying a new supplier and which make developers reluctant to change component sources. Additionally, potential developers may
be unwilling to select our products due to concerns over our financial strength. Further, design wins do not necessarily result in developers ordering large
volumes of our products. Developers can choose at any time to discontinue using our products in their designs or product development efforts. A design
win is not a binding commitment by a developer to purchase our products, but rather a decision by a developer to use our products in its design process.
Even if our products are chosen to be incorporated into a developer’s products, we may still not realize significant revenue from the developer if its
products are not commercially successful or it chooses to qualify, or incorporate the products, of a second source. Additionally, even if our product strategy
is successful at achieving design wins and increasing our revenue, we may continue to incur operating losses due to the significant research and
development costs that are required to develop competitive products for the digital projection market and mobile market.
System security and data protection breaches, as well as cyber-attacks, could disrupt our operations, reduce our expected revenue and increase our
expenses, which could adversely affect our stock price and damage our reputation.
Security breaches, computer malware and cyber-attacks have become more prevalent and sophisticated in recent years. These attacks have occurred on our
systems in the past and are expected to occur in the future. Experienced computer programmers, hackers and employees may be able to penetrate our
security controls and misappropriate or compromise our confidential information, or that of our employees or third parties. These attacks may create system
disruptions or cause shutdowns. For portions of our IT infrastructure, including business management and communication software products, we rely on
products and services provided by third parties. These providers may also experience breaches and attacks to their products which may impact our systems.
Data security breaches may also result from non-technical means, such as actions by an employee with access to our systems.
Actual or perceived breaches of our security measures or the accidental loss, inadvertent disclosure or unapproved dissemination of proprietary information
or sensitive or confidential data about us, our partners, our customers or third parties could expose the parties affected to a risk of loss, or misuse of this
information, resulting in litigation and potential liability, damage to our brand and reputation or other harm to our business. Our efforts to prevent and
overcome these challenges could increase our expenses and may not be successful. We may experience interruptions, delays, cessation of service and loss
of existing or potential customers. Such disruptions could adversely impact our ability to fulfill orders and interrupt other critical functions. Delayed sales,
lower margins or lost customers as a result of these disruptions could adversely affect our financial results, stock price and reputation.
If we fail to retain or attract the specialized technical and management personnel required to successfully operate our business, it could harm our
business and may result in lost sales and diversion of management resources.
Our success depends on the continued services of our executive officers and other key management, engineering, and sales and marketing personnel and on
our ability to continue to attract, retain and motivate qualified personnel. Competition for skilled engineers and management personnel is intense within our
industry, and we may not be successful in hiring and retaining qualified individuals. For example, we have experienced, and may continue to experience,
difficulty and increased compensation expense in order to hire and retain qualified engineering personnel in our Shanghai design center. The loss of, or
inability to hire, key personnel could limit our ability to develop new products and adapt existing products to our customers’ requirements, and may result
in lost sales and a diversion of management resources. Any transition in our senior management team may involve a diversion of resources and
management attention, be disruptive to our daily operations or impact public or market perception, any of which could have a negative impact on our
business or stock price.
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We may not fully realize the estimated savings from our restructurings in a timely manner or at all, and our restructuring programs may result in
business disruptions and decrease productivity. Any of the foregoing would negatively affect our financial condition and results of operations.
In each of 2019, 2018 and 2017, we executed restructuring plans to make the operation of the Company more efficient. While these restructuring plans
were complete as of June 30, 2019, we may not be able to implement future restructuring programs as planned, and we may need to take additional
measures to fulfill the objectives of our restructuring. The anticipated expenses associated with our restructuring programs may differ from or exceed our
expectations, and we might not be able to realize the full amount of estimated savings from the restructuring programs, in a timely manner, or at all.
Additionally, our restructuring plans may result in business disruptions or decreases in productivity. As a result, our restructuring plans could have an
adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
We have significantly fewer financial resources than most of our competitors, which limits our ability to implement new products or enhancements to
our current products and may require us to implement additional future restructuring plans, which in turn could adversely affect our future sales and
financial condition.
Financial resource constraints could limit our ability to execute our product strategy or require us to implement additional restructuring plans, particularly if
we are unable to generate sufficient cash from operations or obtain additional sources of financing. Any future restructuring actions may slow our
development of new or enhanced products by limiting our research and development and engineering activities. Our cash balances are also lower than those
of our competitors, which may limit our ability to develop competitive new products on a timely basis or at all. If we are unable to successfully introduce
new or enhanced products, our sales, operating results and financial condition will be adversely affected.
If we are not profitable in the future, we may be unable to continue our operations.
We have incurred operating losses each fiscal year since 2010 and have an accumulated deficit of $388.6 million as of December 31, 2019. If and when we
achieve profitability depends upon a number of factors, including our ability to develop and market innovative products, accurately estimate inventory
needs, contract effectively for manufacturing capacity and maintain sufficient funds to finance our activities. We cannot assure our investors that we will
ever achieve annual profitability, or that we will be able to maintain profitability if achieved. If we are not profitable in the future, we may be unable to
continue our operations.
A significant amount of our revenue comes from a limited number of customers and distributors and from time to time we may enter into exclusive
deals with customers, exposing us to increased credit risk and subjecting our cash flow to the risk that any of our customers or distributors could
decrease or cancel its orders.
The display manufacturing market is highly concentrated and we are, and will continue to be, dependent on a limited number of customers and distributors
for a substantial portion of our revenue. Sales to our top distributor represented 28%, 34% and 27% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2019,
2018, and 2017, respectively. If any of our distributors ceases to do business with us, it may be difficult for us to find adequate replacements, and even if
we do, it may take some time. The loss of any of our top distributors could negatively affect our results of operations. Additionally, revenue attributable to
our top five end customers represented 77%, 82% and 79% of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. As of
December 31, 2019 we had three accounts that each represented 10% or more of accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2018, we had two accounts that
each represented 10% or more of accounts receivable. All of the orders included in our backlog are cancelable. A reduction, delay or cancellation of orders
from one or more of our significant customers, or a decision by one or more of our significant customers to select products manufactured by a competitor
or to use its own internally-developed semiconductors, would significantly and negatively impact our revenue. Further, the concentration of our accounts
receivable with a limited number of customers increases our credit risk. The failure of these customers to pay their balances, or any customer to pay future
outstanding balances, would result in an operating expense and reduce our cash flows.
We generally do not have long-term purchase commitments from our customers and if our customers cancel or change their purchase commitments,
our revenue and operating results could suffer.
Substantially all of our sales to date have been made on a purchase order basis. We generally do not have long-term commitments with our customers. As a
result, our customers may cancel, change or delay product purchase commitments with little or no notice to us and without penalty. This, in turn, could
cause our revenue to decline and materially and adversely affect our results of operations.
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Our revenue and operating results can fluctuate from period to period, which could cause our share price to decline.
Our revenue and operating results have fluctuated in the past and may fluctuate from period to period in the future due to a variety of factors, many of
which are beyond our control. Factors that may contribute to these fluctuations include those described in this "Risk Factors" section of this report, such as
the timing, changes in or cancellation of orders by customers, market acceptance of our products and our customers’ products and the timing and extent of
product development costs. Additionally, our business is subject to seasonality related to the markets we serve and the location of our customers. For
example, we have historically experienced higher revenue from the digital projector market in the third quarter of the year, and lower revenue in the first
quarter of the year. As a result of these and other factors, the results of any prior quarterly or annual periods should not be relied upon as indications of our
future revenue or operating performance. Fluctuations in our revenue and operating results could cause our share price to decline.
We may not be able to borrow funds under our credit facility or secure future financing which could affect our ability to fund fluctuations in our
working capital requirements.
In December 2010, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank, which was later amended on December 14, 2012, December
4, 2013, December 18, 2015, December 15, 2016, July 21, 2017, December 21, 2017, December 18, 2018 and December 18, 2019 (as amended, the
"Revolving Loan Agreement"). The Revolving Loan Agreement provides a secured working capital-based revolving line of credit (the "Revolving Line")
in an aggregate amount of up to the lesser of (i) $10.0 million or (ii) $2.5 million plus 80% of eligible domestic accounts receivable and certain foreign
accounts receivable. The Revolving Line has a maturity date of December 27, 2020. We view this line of credit as a source of available liquidity to fund
fluctuations in our working capital requirements; however, all credit extensions are subject to the bank’s sole discretion. If we experience an increase in
order activity from our customers, our cash balance may decrease due to the need to purchase inventories to fulfill those orders. If this occurs, we may need
to draw on this facility in order to maintain our liquidity.
This facility contains various conditions, covenants and representations with which we must be in compliance in order to borrow funds. We cannot assure
you that we will be in compliance with these conditions, covenants and representations when we may need to borrow funds under this facility, nor can we
assure you that the bank will consent to such borrowings, in which case we may need to seek alternative sources of funding, which may not be available
quickly or which may be available only on less favorable terms. Our inability to raise the necessary funding in the event we need it could negatively affect
our business. In addition, the amount available to us under this facility depends in part on our accounts receivable balance which could decrease due to a
decrease in revenue.
This facility expires on December 27, 2020, after which time we may need to secure new financing to continue funding fluctuations in our working capital
requirements. We cannot assure you that we will be able to secure new financing in a timely manner or at all, or secure financing on terms that are
acceptable to us.
If we are unable to generate sufficient cash from operations and are forced to seek additional financing alternatives, or in the event we acquire or make
an investment in companies that complement our business, our working capital may be adversely affected and our shareholders may experience
dilution or our operations may be impaired.
We may be unable to generate or sustain positive cash flow from operating activities and would then be required to use existing cash and cash equivalents
to support our working capital and other cash requirements. Additionally, from time to time, we may evaluate acquisitions of, or investments in, businesses,
products or technologies that complement our business. For example, on August 2, 2017 we completed the acquisition of ViXS and issued approximately
3.7 million shares of our common stock as consideration. Any additional transactions, if consummated, may consume a material portion of our working
capital or require the issuance of equity securities that may result in dilution to existing shareholders. If additional funds are required to support our
working capital requirements, acquisitions or other purposes, we may seek to raise funds through debt and equity financing or from other sources. If we
raise additional funds through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our shareholders could be significantly
diluted, and these newly-issued securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing shareholders. If we raise additional funds by
obtaining loans from third parties, the terms of those financing arrangements may include negative covenants or other restrictions on our business that
could impair our operating flexibility, and would also require us to incur interest expense. We can provide no assurance that additional financing will be
available at all or, if available, that we would be able to obtain additional financing on terms favorable to us.
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We license our intellectual property, which exposes us to risks of infringement or misappropriation, and may cause fluctuations in our operating
results.
We have licensed certain intellectual property to third parties and may enter into additional license arrangements in the future. We cannot assure you,
however, that others will be interested in licensing our intellectual property on commercially favorable terms or at all. We also cannot ensure that licensees
will honor agreed-upon market restrictions, not infringe upon or misappropriate our intellectual property or maintain the confidentiality of our proprietary
information.
IP license agreements are complex and earning and recognizing revenue under these agreements depends upon many factors, including completion of
milestones, allocation of values to delivered items and customer acceptances. Many of these factors require significant judgments. Also, generating revenue
from these arrangements is a lengthy and complex process that may last beyond the period in which efforts begin and, once an agreement is in place, the
timing of revenue recognition may depend on events such as customer acceptance of deliverables, achievement of milestones, our ability to track and report
progress on contracts, customer commercialization of the licensed technology and other factors, any or all of which may or may not be achieved. The
accounting rules associated with recognizing revenue from these transactions are complex and subject to interpretation. Due to these factors, the amount of
licensing revenue recognized in any period, if any, and our results of operations, may differ significantly from our expectations.
Finally, because licensing revenue typically has a higher margin compared to product sales, licensing revenue can have a disproportionate impact on our
gross profit and results of operations. There is no assurance that we will be able to maintain a consistent level of licensing revenue or mix of licensing
revenue and revenue from product sales, which could result in wide fluctuations in our results of operations from period to period, making it difficult to
accurately measure the performance of our business.
Our net operating loss carryforwards may be limited or they may expire before utilization.
As of December 31, 2019, we had federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $174.5 million, $10.9 million, and $38.5
million respectively, which will begin to expire in 2020. These net operating loss carryforwards may be used to offset future taxable income and thereby
reduce our income taxes otherwise payable. However, we cannot assure you that we will have taxable income in the future before all or a portion of these
net operating loss carryforwards expire. Additionally, our federal net operating losses may be limited by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the "Code"), which imposes an annual limit on the ability of a corporation that undergoes an "ownership change" to use its net operating loss
carryforwards to reduce its tax liability. An ownership change is generally defined as a greater than 50% increase in equity ownership by 5% shareholders
in any three-year period. In the event of certain changes in our shareholder base, we may at some time in the future experience an "ownership change" and
the use of our federal net operating loss carryforwards may be limited. In addition, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "TCJA"), limits the deduction for net
operating loss carryforwards to 80 percent of taxable income for losses arising in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2017.
We face a number of risks as a result of the concentration of our operations and customers in Asia.
Many of our customers are located in Japan, China, Korea, or Taiwan. Sales outside the U.S. accounted for approximately 95% , 98% and 98% of revenue
for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017. We anticipate that sales outside the U.S. will continue to account for a substantial portion of our
revenue in future periods. In addition, customers who incorporate our products into their products sell a substantial portion of their products outside of the
U.S. All of our products are also manufactured outside of the U.S. and most of our current manufacturers are located in Taiwan. Furthermore, most of our
employees are located in China, Japan and Taiwan. Our Asian operations require significant management attention and resources, and we are subject to
many risks associated with operations in Asia, including, but not limited to:
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compliance with U.S. laws affecting operations outside of the U.S., such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act;
reduced or limited protection of our IP, particularly in software, which is more prone to design piracy;
difficulties in collecting outstanding accounts receivable balances;
changes in tax rates, tax laws and the interpretation of those laws;
difficulties regarding timing and availability of export and import licenses;
ensuring that we obtain complete and accurate information from our Asian operations to make proper disclosures in the United States;
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difficulties in maintaining sales representatives outside of the U.S. that are knowledgeable about our industry and products;
changes in the regulatory environment in China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea that may significantly impact purchases of our products by our
customers or our customers’ sales of their own products;
outbreaks of health epidemics in China or other parts of Asia, including COVID-19;
imposition of new tariffs, quotas, trade barriers and similar trade restrictions on our sales;
varying employment and labor laws; and
greater vulnerability to infrastructure and labor disruptions than in established markets.
Any of these factors could require a disproportionate share of management’s attention, result in increased costs or decreased revenues, and could materially
affect our product sales, financial condition and results of operations.
Global health crises may adversely affect our financial condition.
Our business, the businesses of our customers, and the businesses of our suppliers could be materially and adversely affected by the risks, or the public
perception of the risks, related to a pandemic or other health crisis, such as the recent outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). A significant outbreak of
contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of
many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that could materially and adversely affect demand for our products and our operating results. Such
events could result in the interruption of our distribution system, temporary or long-term disruption in our supply chains from our suppliers, or delays in the
delivery of our product. If the impact of an outbreak continues for an extended period, it could materially adversely impact our supply chain and the growth
of our revenues.
Our operations in Asia expose us to heightened risks due to natural disasters.
The risk of natural disasters in the Pacific Rim region is significant. Natural disasters in countries where our manufacturers or customers are located could
result in disruption of our manufacturers’ and customers’ operations, resulting in significant delays in shipment of, or significant reductions in orders for,
our products. There can be no assurance that we can locate additional manufacturing capacity or markets on favorable terms, or find new customers, in a
timely manner, if at all. Natural disasters in this region could also result in:
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a disruption to the global supply chain for products manufactured in areas affected by natural disasters that are included in products purchased
either by us or by our customers;
an increase in the cost of products that we purchase due to reduced supply; and
other unforeseen impacts as a result of the uncertainty resulting from a natural disaster.
We face additional risks associated with our operations in China and our results of operations and financial position may
be harmed by changes in China's political, economic or social conditions or changes in U.S.-China relations.
We have, and expect to continue to have, significant operations in China. The economy of China differs from the economies of many countries in important
respects such as structure, government involvement, level of development, growth rate, capital reinvestment, allocation of resources, self-sufficiency, rate
of inflation, foreign currency flows and balance of payments position, among others. There can be no assurance that China’s economic policies will be
consistent or effective and our results of operations and financial position may be harmed by changes in China’s political, economic or social conditions.
Additionally, the political and economic relationship between the U.S. and China is uncertain, and any changes in policy as a result may adversely affect
our business.
Additionally, our Chinese subsidiary is considered a foreign-invested enterprise and is subject to laws and regulations applicable to foreign investment in
China and, in particular, laws applicable to foreign-invested enterprises. For example, China's government imposes control over the convertibility of RMB
into foreign currencies, which can cause difficulties converting cash held in RMB to other currencies. While the overall effect of legislation over the past
two decades has significantly enhanced the protections afforded to various foreign investments in China, China has not developed a fully integrated legal
system, and recently enacted laws and regulations may not sufficiently cover all aspects of economic activities in China. Because these laws and
regulations are relatively new, and published court decisions are limited and nonbinding in nature, the interpretation and enforcement of these
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laws and regulations involve uncertainties. In addition, China's legal system is based in part on government policies and internal rules, some of which are
not published on a timely basis or at all, which may have a retroactive effect. As a result, we may not be aware of our violation of these policies and rules
until after the violation occurs. Any administrative and court proceedings in China may be protracted, resulting in substantial costs and diversion of
resources and management attention. Further, since Chinese administrative and court authorities have significant discretion in interpreting and
implementing statutory and contractual terms, it may be more difficult to evaluate the outcome of administrative and court proceedings. These uncertainties
may also impede our ability to enforce the contracts entered into by our Chinese subsidiary and could materially and adversely affect our business and
results of operations.
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Our international operations expose us to risks resulting from the fluctuations of foreign currencies.
We are exposed to risks resulting from the fluctuations of foreign currencies, primarily those of Japan, Taiwan, Korea and China. Additionally, with the
acquisition of ViXS, we are exposed to risks resulting from fluctuations in the Canadian dollar. We sell our products to OEMs that incorporate our products
into other products that they sell outside of the U.S. While sales of our products to OEMs are denominated in U.S. dollars, the products sold by OEMs are
denominated in foreign currencies. Accordingly, any strengthening of the U.S. dollar against these foreign currencies will increase the foreign currency
price equivalent of our products, which could lead to a change in the competitive nature of these products in the marketplace. This, in turn, could lead to a
reduction in revenue.
In addition, a portion of our operating expenses, such as employee salaries and foreign income taxes, are denominated in foreign currencies. Accordingly,
our operating results are affected by changes in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and those currencies. Any future strengthening of those
currencies against the U.S. dollar will negatively impact our operating results by increasing our operating expenses as measured in U.S. dollars.
We may engage in financial hedging techniques in the future as part of a strategy to address potential foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. These
hedging techniques, however, may not be successful at reducing our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and may increase costs and
administrative complexity.
Failure to comply with anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering laws could subject us to penalties and other adverse consequences.
We are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act ("FCPA") and other anti-corruption, anti-bribery and anti-money laundering laws in various
jurisdictions. From time to time, we may leverage third parties to help conduct our businesses abroad. We and our third-party intermediaries may have
direct or indirect interactions with officials and employees of government agencies or state-owned or affiliated entities and may be held liable for the
corrupt or other illegal activities of these third-party business partners and intermediaries, our employees, representatives, contractors, channel partners, and
agents, even if we do not explicitly authorize such activities. While we have policies and procedures to address compliance with such laws, we cannot
assure you that all of our employees and agents will not take actions in violation of our policies and applicable law, for which we may be ultimately held
responsible. Any violation of the FCPA or other applicable anti-bribery, anti-corruption laws, and anti-money laundering laws could result in whistleblower
complaints, adverse media coverage, investigations, loss of export privileges, severe criminal or civil sanctions, or suspension or debarment from U.S.
government contracts, all of which may have an adverse effect on our reputation, our business, results of operations and financial condition.
Our reported financial results may be materially and adversely affected by changes in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
Generally accepted accounting principles in the United Sates are subject to interpretation by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB"), the SEC,
and various bodies formed to promulgate and interpret appropriate accounting principles. A change in these principles or interpretations could have a
significant effect on our reported financial results and could materially and adversely affect the transactions completed before the announcement of a
change. Additionally, the adoption of new or revised accounting principles may require that we make significant changes to our systems, processes and
controls. In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which we implemented on
January 1, 2018. The adoption of this new standard did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of January 1, 2018, however we
cannot guarantee that there will be no unforeseen effects of this new standard on our financial statements. In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting
Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02"). ASU 2016-02 requires a dual approach for lessee accounting under which a lessee
would account for leases as finance leases or operating leases. ASU 2016-02 became effective for us on January 1, 2019. Upon adoption, we recognized
additional operating lease liabilities of $6,847 based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments under current leasing standards for
existing operating leases. We also recognized ROU assets of $6,224, which represents the operating lease liability adjusted for accrued rent and impairment
of ROU assets.
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If we are unable to maintain effective disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting, investors may lose confidence in the accuracy
and completeness of our financial reports, and the market price of our common stock may be materially and adversely affected.
In the second quarter of 2019, we identified a material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting related to the review of aged liabilities for
possible extinguishment due to the expiration of the statute of limitation, which was remediated as of December 31, 2019. As a result, investors may lose
confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports and effectiveness which would cause the price of our common stock to decline.
Additionally, if any new internal control procedures which may be adopted or our existing internal control procedures are deemed inadequate, or if we
identify additional material weaknesses in our disclosure controls or internal controls over financial reporting in the future, we will be unable to assert that
our internal controls are effective. If we are unable to do so, or if our auditors are unable to attest on the effectiveness of our internal controls, we could lose
investor confidence in the accuracy and completeness of our financial reports, which would cause the price of our common stock to decline.
As we have limited insurance coverage, any incurred liability resulting from uncovered claims could adversely affect our financial condition and
results of operations.
Our insurance policies may not be adequate to fully offset losses from covered incidents, and we do not have coverage for certain losses. For example, we
do not have earthquake insurance related to our Asian operations because adequate coverage is not offered at economically justifiable rates. If our
insurance coverage is inadequate to protect us against catastrophic losses, any uncovered losses could adversely affect our financial condition and results of
operations.
Our dependence on selling to distributors and integrators increases the complexity of managing our supply chain and may result in excess inventory or
inventory shortages.
Selling to distributors and OEMs that build display devices based on specifications provided by branded suppliers, also referred to as integrators, reduces
our ability to forecast sales accurately and increases the complexity of our business. Our sales are generally made on the basis of customer purchase orders
rather than long-term purchase commitments. Our distributors, integrators and customers may cancel or defer purchase orders at any time but we must
order wafer inventory from our contract manufacturers three to four months in advance.
The estimates we use for our advance orders from contract manufacturers are based, in part, on reports of inventory levels and production forecasts from
our distributors and integrators, which act as intermediaries between us and the companies using our products. This process requires us to make numerous
assumptions concerning demand and to rely on the accuracy of the reports and forecasts of our distributors and integrators, each of which may introduce
error into our estimates of inventory requirements. Our failure to manage this challenge could result in excess inventory or inventory shortages that could
materially impact our operating results or limit the ability of companies using our semiconductors to deliver their products. If we overestimate demand for
our products, it could lead to significant charges for obsolete inventory. On the other hand, if we underestimate demand, we could forego revenue
opportunities, lose market share and damage our customer relationships.
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We may be unable to successfully manage any future growth, including the integration of any acquisition or equity investment, which could disrupt our
business and severely harm our financial condition.
If we fail to effectively manage any future internal growth, our operating expenses may increase more rapidly than our revenue, adversely affecting our
financial condition and results of operations. To manage any future growth effectively in a rapidly evolving market, we must be able to maintain and
improve our operational and financial systems, train and manage our employee base and attract and retain qualified personnel with relevant experience. We
could spend substantial amounts of time and money in connection with expansion efforts for which we may not realize any profit. Our systems, procedures,
controls or financial resources may not be adequate to support our operations and we may not be able to grow quickly enough to exploit potential market
opportunities. In addition, we may not be able to successfully integrate the businesses, products, technologies or personnel of any entity that we might
acquire in the future, or we may fail to realize the anticipated benefits of any such acquisition. The successful integration of any acquired business as well
as the retention of personnel may require significant attention from our management and could divert resources from our existing business, which in turn
could have an adverse effect on our business operations. Acquired assets or businesses may not achieve the anticipated benefits we expect due to a number
of factors including: unanticipated costs or liabilities associated with such acquisition, including in the case of acquisitions we may make outside of the
United States, difficulty in operating in foreign countries or complying with foreign regulatory requirements, incurrence of acquisition-related costs, harm
to our relationships with existing customers as a result of such acquisition, harm to our brand and reputation, the loss of key employees in the acquired
businesses, use of resources that are needed in other parts of our business, and use of substantial portions of our available cash to consummate any such
acquisition. Any failure to successfully integrate any entity we may acquire or any failure to achieve the anticipated benefits of any such acquisition could
disrupt our business and seriously harm our financial condition.
Continued compliance with regulatory and accounting requirements will be challenging and will require significant resources.
We spend a significant amount of management time and external resources to comply with changing laws, regulations and standards relating to corporate
governance and public disclosure, including evolving SEC rules and regulations, Nasdaq Global Market rules, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and
Consumer Protection Act and the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 which requires management’s annual review and evaluation of internal control over financial
reporting. Failure to comply with these laws and rules could lead to investigation by regulatory authorities, de-listing from the Nasdaq Global Market, or
penalties imposed on us.
Regulations related to conflict minerals may adversely impact our business.
The SEC has adopted disclosure and reporting rules intended to improve transparency and accountability concerning the supply of certain minerals, known
as conflict minerals, originating from the Democratic Republic of Congo ("DRC") and adjoining countries. These rules require us to conduct a reasonable
inquiry to determine the origin of certain materials used in our products and disclose whether our products use any materials containing conflict minerals
originating from the DRC and adjoining countries. Since we do not own or operate a semiconductor fabrication facility and do not manufacture our
products internally, we are dependent on the information provided by third-party foundries and production facilities regarding the materials used and the
supply chains for the materials. Further, there are costs associated with complying with these rules, including costs incurred to conduct inquiries to
determine the sources of any materials containing conflict minerals used in our products, to fulfill our reporting requirements and to develop and implement
potential changes to products, processes or sources of supply if it is determined that our products contain or use any conflict minerals from the DRC or
adjoining countries. The implementation of these rules could also affect the sourcing, supply and pricing of materials used in our products. For example,
there may only be a limited number of suppliers offering “conflict free” materials, we cannot be sure that we will be able to obtain necessary "conflict free"
materials from such suppliers in sufficient quantities or at reasonable prices. In addition, we may face reputational challenges if we determine that any of
our products contain minerals that are not conflict free or if we are unable to sufficiently verify the origins for all materials containing conflict minerals
used in our products through the procedures we may implement.
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Our effective income tax rate is subject to unanticipated changes in, or different interpretations of tax rules and regulations and forecasting our
effective income tax rate is complex and subject to uncertainty.
As a global company, we are subject to taxation by a number of taxing authorities and as such, our tax rates vary among the jurisdictions in which we
operate. Unanticipated changes in our tax rates could affect our future results of operations. Our effective tax rates could be adversely affected by changes
in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in tax laws or the interpretation of tax laws either in the U.S. or abroad, or by
changes in the valuation of our deferred tax assets and liabilities. The ultimate outcomes of any future tax audits are uncertain, and we can give no
assurance as to whether an adverse result from one or more of them would have a material effect on our operating results and financial position.
The computation of income tax expense is complex as it is based on the laws of numerous tax jurisdictions and requires significant judgment on the
application of complicated rules governing accounting for tax provisions under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Income tax expense for
interim quarters is based on our forecasted tax rate for the year, which includes forward looking financial projections, including the expectations of profit
and loss by jurisdiction, and contains numerous assumptions. For these reasons, our tax rate may be materially different than our forecast.
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "TCJA") was signed into law. The TCJA contains significant changes to U.S. federal corporate
income taxation, including reduction of the corporate tax rate from 35% to 21% for US taxable income, resulting in a one-time remeasurement of deferred
taxes to reflect their value at a lower tax rate of 21%, limitation of the deduction for net operating losses to 80% of current year taxable income and
elimination of net operating loss carrybacks, deemed repatriation, resulting in one-time U.S. taxation of undistributed prior offshore earnings at reduced
rates, elimination of U.S. tax on future offshore earnings (subject to certain important exceptions), and immediate deductions for certain new investments
instead of deductions for depreciation expense over time. Effective January 1, 2018, the new legislation contained several key tax provisions that impacted
us including the reduction of the corporate income tax rate to 21%. ASC 740 required us to recognize the effect of the tax law change in the period of
enactment. The lower tax rate required us to remeasure our deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2017.
We rely upon certain critical information systems for the operation of our business, and the failure of any critical information system may result in
serious harm to our business.
We maintain and rely upon certain critical information systems for the effective operation of our business. These information systems include
telecommunications, the Internet, our corporate intranet, various computer hardware and software applications, network communications and e-mail. These
information systems are subject to attacks, failures and access denials from a number of potential sources including viruses, destructive or inadequate code,
power failures, and physical damage to computers, communication lines and networking equipment. To the extent that these information systems are under
our control, we have implemented security procedures, such as virus protection software and firewall monitoring, to address the outlined risks. Security
procedures for information systems cannot be guaranteed to be failsafe and our inability to use or access these information systems at critical times could
compromise the timely and efficient operation of our business. Additionally, any compromise of our information security could result in the unauthorized
publication of our confidential business or proprietary information, cause an interruption in our operations, result in the unauthorized release of customer or
employee data, result in a violation of privacy or other laws, or expose us to a risk of litigation or damage our reputation, any or all of which could harm
our business and operating results.
Environmental laws and regulations may cause us to incur significant expenditures to comply with applicable laws and regulations, and we may be
assessed considerable penalties for noncompliance.
We are subject to numerous environmental laws and regulations. Compliance with current or future environmental laws and regulations could require us to
incur substantial expenses which could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. We have worked, and will continue to work, with
our suppliers and customers to ensure that our products are compliant with enacted laws and regulations. Failure by us or our contract manufacturers to
comply with such legislation could result in customers refusing to purchase our products and could subject us to significant monetary penalties in
connection with a violation, either of which would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
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Company Risks Related to the Semiconductor Industry and Our Markets
Our highly integrated products and high-speed mixed signal products are difficult to manufacture without defects and the existence of defects could
result in increased costs, delays in the availability of our products, reduced sales of products or claims against us.
The manufacture of semiconductors is a complex process and it is often difficult for semiconductor foundries to produce semiconductors free of defects.
Because many of our products are more highly integrated than other semiconductors and incorporate mixed signal analog and digital signal processing,
multi-chip modules and embedded memory technology, they are even more difficult to produce without defects. Defective products can be caused by
design or manufacturing difficulties. Identifying quality problems can be performed only by analyzing and testing our semiconductors in a system after
they have been manufactured. The difficulty in identifying defects is compounded because the process technology is unique to each of the multiple
semiconductor foundries we contract with to manufacture our products. Despite testing by both our customers and us, errors or performance problems may
be found in existing or new semiconductors. Failure to achieve defect-free products may result in increased costs and delays in the availability of our
products. Defects may also divert the attention of our engineering personnel from our product development efforts to find and correct the issue, which
would delay our product development efforts.
Additionally, customers could seek damages from us for their losses, and shipments of defective products may harm our reputation with our customers. If a
product liability claim is brought against us, the cost of defending the claim could be significant and would divert the efforts of our technical and
management personnel and harm our business. Further, our business liability insurance may be inadequate or future coverage may be unavailable on
acceptable terms, which could adversely impact our financial results.
We have experienced field failures of our semiconductors in certain customer applications that required us to institute additional testing. As a result of these
field failures, we have incurred warranty costs due to customers returning potentially affected products and have experienced reductions in revenues due to
delays in production. Our customers have also experienced delays in receiving product shipments from us that resulted in the loss of revenue and profits.
Additionally, shipments of defective products could cause us to lose customers or to incur significant replacement costs, either of which would harm our
reputation and our business. Any defects, errors or bugs could also interrupt or delay sales of our new products to our customers, which would adversely
affect our financial results.
The development of new products is extremely complex and we may be unable to develop our new products in a timely manner, which could result in a
failure to obtain new design wins and/or maintain our current revenue levels.
In addition to the inherent difficulty of designing complex integrated circuits, product development delays may result from:
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difficulties in reallocating engineering resources and overcoming resource limitations;
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changes to market or competitive product requirements; and
unanticipated engineering complexities.
If we are not successful in the timely development of new products, we may fail to obtain new design wins and our financial results will be adversely
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Intense competition in our markets may reduce sales of our products, reduce our market share, decrease our gross profit and result in large losses.
We compete with specialized and diversified electronics and semiconductor companies that offer display processors or scaling components including:
Actions Microelectronics Co., Ltd., ARM Holdings PLC, Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Hisilicon Technologies Co., Ltd., i-Chips Technologies Inc., Lattice
Semiconductor Corporation, MediaTek Inc., Novateck Microelectronics Corp., NVIDIA Corporation, Qualcomm Incorporated, Realtek Semiconductor
Corp., Renesas Electronics America Inc., Solomon Systech (International) Ltd., STMicroelectronics N.V., Sunplus Technology Co., Ltd., Synaptics
Incorporated, Texas Instruments Incorporated, Unisoc Communications, Inc., and other companies. Potential and current competitors may include
diversified semiconductor manufacturers and the semiconductor divisions or affiliates of some of our customers, including: Apple Inc., Broadcom Inc., LG
Electronics, Inc., MegaChips Corporation, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., NEC Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Samsung Electronics
Co., Ltd., Socionext, Inc., ON Semiconductor Corporation, Seiko Epson Corporation, Sharp Electronics Corporation, Sony Corporation, and Toshiba
America, Inc. In addition, start-up companies may seek to compete in our markets.
Many of our competitors have longer operating histories and greater resources to support development and marketing efforts than we do. Some of our
competitors operate their own fabrication facilities. These competitors may be able to react more quickly and devote more resources to efforts that compete
directly with our own. Additionally, any consolidation in the semiconductor industry may impact our competitive position. Our current or potential
customers have developed, and may continue to develop, their own proprietary technologies and become our competitors. Increased competition from both
competitors and our customers’ internal development efforts could harm our business, financial condition and results of operations by, for example,
increasing pressure on our profit margin or causing us to lose sales opportunities. For example, frame rate conversion technology similar to that used in our
line of MotionEngine® advanced video co-processors continues to be integrated into the SoC and display timing controller products of our competitors. We
cannot assure you that we can compete successfully against current or potential competitors.
If we are not able to respond to the rapid technological changes and evolving industry standards in the markets in which we compete, or seek to
compete, our products may become less desirable or obsolete.
The markets in which we compete or seek to compete are subject to rapid technological change and miniaturization capabilities, frequent new product
introductions, changing customer requirements for new products and features and evolving industry standards. The introduction of new technologies and
emergence of new industry standards could render our products less desirable or obsolete, which could harm our business and significantly decrease our
revenue. Examples of changing industry standards include the growing use of broadband to deliver video content, increased display resolution and size,
faster screen refresh rates, video capability such as High Dynamic Range, the proliferation of new display devices and the drive to network display devices
together. Our failure to predict market needs accurately or to timely develop new competitively priced products or product enhancements that incorporate
new industry standards and technologies, including integrated circuits with increasing levels of integration and new features, using smaller geometry
process technologies, may harm market acceptance and sales of our products.
Our products are incorporated into our customers’ products, which have different parts and specifications and utilize multiple protocols that allow them to
be compatible with specific computers, video standards and other devices. If our customers’ products are not compatible with these protocols and
standards, consumers will return, or not purchase these products and the markets for our customers’ products could be significantly reduced. Additionally,
if the technology used by our customers becomes less competitive due to cost, customer preferences or other factors relative to alternative technologies,
sales of our products could decline.
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Dependence on a limited number of sole-source, third-party manufacturers for our products exposes us to possible shortages based on low
manufacturing yield, errors in manufacturing, uncontrollable lead-times for manufacturing, capacity allocation, price increases with little notice,
volatile inventory levels and delays in product delivery, any of which could result in delays in satisfying customer demand, increased costs and loss of
revenue.
We do not own or operate a semiconductor fabrication facility and do not have the resources to manufacture our products internally. We rely on a limited
number of foundries and assembly and test vendors to produce all of our wafers and for completion of finished products. Our wafers are not fabricated at
more than one foundry at any given time and our wafers typically are designed to be fabricated in a specific process at only one foundry. Sole sourcing each
product increases our dependence on our suppliers. We have limited control over delivery schedules, quality assurance, manufacturing yields, potential
errors in manufacturing and production costs. We do not have long-term supply contracts with our third-party manufacturers, so they are not obligated to
supply us with products for any specific period of time, quantity or price, except as may be provided in a particular purchase order. Our suppliers can
increase the prices of the products we purchase from them with little notice, which may cause us to increase the prices to our customers and harm our
competitiveness. Because our requirements represent only a small portion of the total production capacity of our contract manufacturers, they could
reallocate capacity to other customers during periods of high demand for our products, as they have done in the past. We expect this may occur again in the
future.
Establishing a relationship with a new contract manufacturer in the event of delays or increased prices would be costly and burdensome. The lead time to
make such a change would be at least nine months, and the estimated time for us to adapt a product’s design to a particular contract manufacturer’s process
is at least four months. Additionally, we have chosen, and may continue to choose new foundries to manufacture our wafers which in turn, may require us
to modify our design methodology flow for the process technology and intellectual property cores of the new foundry. If we have to qualify a new foundry
or packaging, assembly and testing supplier for any of our products or if we are unable to obtain our products from our contract manufacturers on schedule,
at costs that are acceptable to us, or at all, we could incur significant delays in shipping products, our ability to satisfy customer demand could be harmed,
our revenue from the sale of products may be lost or delayed and our customer relationships and ability to obtain future design wins could be damaged.
We use a customer-owned tooling process for manufacturing most of our products, which exposes us to the possibility of poor yields and unacceptably
high product costs.
We build most of our products on a customer-owned tooling basis, whereby we directly contract the manufacture of our products, including wafer
production, assembly and testing. As a result, we are subject to increased risks arising from wafer manufacturing yields and risks associated with
coordination of the manufacturing, assembly and testing process. Poor product yields result in higher product costs, which could make our products less
competitive if we increase our prices to compensate for our higher costs or could result in lower gross profit margins if we do not increase our prices.
We depend on manufacturers of our semiconductor products not only to respond to changes in technology and industry standards but also to continue
the manufacturing processes on which we rely.
To respond effectively to changes in technology and industry standards, we depend on our contracted foundries to implement advanced semiconductor
technologies and our operations could be adversely affected if those technologies are unavailable, delayed or inefficiently implemented. In order to increase
performance and functionality and reduce the size of our products, we are continuously developing new products using advanced technologies that further
miniaturize semiconductors and we are dependent on our foundries to develop and provide access to the advanced processes that enable such
miniaturization. We cannot be certain that future advanced manufacturing processes will be implemented without difficulties, delays or increased expenses.
Our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected if advanced manufacturing processes are unavailable to
us, substantially delayed or inefficiently implemented.
Creating the capacity for new technological changes may cause manufacturers to discontinue older manufacturing processes in favor of newer ones. We
must then either retire the affected part or port (develop) a new version of the part that can be manufactured with a newer process technology. In the event
that a manufacturing process is discontinued, our current suppliers may be unwilling or unable to manufacture our current products. We may not be able to
place last time buy orders for the old technology or find alternate manufacturers of our products to allow us to continue to produce products with the older
technology while we expend the significant costs for research and development and time to migrate to new, more advanced processes. For example, a
portion of our products use 0.11um technology for memory die, which is being phased out in favor of 63nm technology to increase yields and decrease
cost. Because of this transition, our customers must re-qualify the affected parts.
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Shortages of materials used in the manufacturing of our products and other key components of our customers’ products may increase our costs, impair
our ability to ship our products on time and delay our ability to sell our products.
From time to time, shortages of components and materials that are critical to the manufacture of our products and our customers’ products may occur. Such
critical components and materials include semiconductor wafers and packages, double data rate memory die, display components, analog-to-digital
converters, digital receivers, video decoders and voltage regulators. If material shortages occur, we may incur additional costs or be unable to ship our
products to our customers in a timely fashion, both of which could harm our business and adversely affect our results of operations.
Because of our long product development process and sales cycles, we may incur substantial costs before we earn associated revenue and ultimately
may not sell as many units of our products as we originally anticipated.
We develop products based on anticipated market and customer requirements and incur substantial product development expenditures, which can include
the payment of large up-front, third-party license fees and royalties, prior to generating the associated revenue. Our work under these projects is technically
challenging and places considerable demands on our limited resources, particularly on our most senior engineering talent. Additionally, the transition to
smaller geometry process technologies continues to significantly increase the cost and complexity of new product development, particularly with regards to
tooling, software tools, third party IP and engineering resources. Because the development of our products incorporates not only our complex and evolving
technology, but also our customers’ specific requirements, a lengthy sales process is often required before potential customers begin the technical
evaluation of our products. Our customers typically perform numerous tests and extensively evaluate our products before incorporating them into their
systems. The time required for testing, evaluation and design of our products into a customer’s system can take nine months or more. It can take an
additional nine months or longer before a customer commences volume shipments of systems that incorporate our products, if at all. Because of the lengthy
development and sales cycles, we will experience delays between the time we incur expenditures for research and development, sales and marketing and
inventory and the time we generate revenue, if any, from these expenditures.
Furthermore, we have entered into and may in the future enter into, co-development agreements that do not guarantee future sales volumes and limit our
ability to sell the developed products to other customers. The exclusive nature of these development agreements increases our dependence on individual
customers, particularly since we are limited in the number of products we are able to develop at any one time.
If actual sales volumes for a particular product are substantially less than originally anticipated, we may experience large write-offs of capitalized license
fees, software development tools, product masks, inventories or other capitalized or deferred product-related costs, any of which would negatively affect
our operating results.
Our developed software may be incompatible with industry standards and challenging and costly to implement, which could slow product development
or cause us to lose customers and design wins.
We provide our customers with software development tools and with software that provides basic functionality for our integrated circuits and enables
enhanced connectivity of our customers’ products. Software development is a complex process and we are dependent on software development languages
and operating systems from vendors that may limit our ability to design software in a timely manner. Also, as software tools and interfaces change rapidly,
new software languages introduced to the market may be incompatible with our existing systems and tools, requiring significant engineering efforts to
migrate our existing systems in order to be compatible with those new languages. Software development disruptions could slow our product development
or cause us to lose customers and design wins. The integration of software with our products adds complexity, may extend our internal development
programs and could impact our customers’ development schedules. This complexity requires increased coordination between hardware and software
development schedules and increases our operating expenses without a corresponding increase in product revenue. This additional level of complexity
lengthens the sales cycle and may result in customers selecting competitive products requiring less software integration.
The competitiveness and viability of our products could be harmed if necessary licenses of third-party technology are not available to us on terms that
are acceptable to us or at all.
We license technology from independent third parties that is incorporated into our products or product enhancements. Future products or product
enhancements may require additional third-party licenses that may not be available to us on terms that are acceptable to us or at all. In addition, in the event
of a change in control of one of our licensors, it may become difficult to maintain access to its licensed technology. If we are unable to obtain or maintain
any third-party license required to develop new products and product enhancements, we may have to obtain substitute technology with lower quality or
performance standards, or at greater cost, either of which could seriously harm the competitiveness of our products.
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Our limited ability to protect our IP and proprietary rights could harm our competitive position by allowing our competitors to access our proprietary
technology and to introduce similar products.
Our ability to compete effectively with other companies depends, in part, on our ability to maintain the proprietary nature of our technology, including our
semiconductor designs and software code. We provide the computer programming code for our software to customers in connection with their product
development efforts, thereby increasing the risk that customers will misappropriate our proprietary software. We rely on a combination of patent, copyright,
trademark and trade secret laws, as well as nondisclosure agreements and other methods, to help protect our proprietary technologies. As of December 31,
2019, we held 347 patents and had 17 patent applications pending for protection of our significant technologies. Competitors in both the U.S. and foreign
countries, many of whom have substantially greater resources than we do, may apply for and obtain patents that will prevent, limit or interfere with our
ability to make and sell our products, or they may develop similar technology independently or design around our patents. Effective patent, copyright,
trademark and trade secret protection may be unavailable or limited in foreign countries and, thus, make the possibility of piracy of our technology and
products more likely in these countries.
We cannot assure you that the degree of protection offered by patent or trade secret laws will be sufficient. Furthermore, we cannot assure you that any
patents will be issued as a result of any pending applications or that any claims allowed under issued patents will be sufficiently broad to protect our
technology. We may incur significant costs to stop others from infringing our patents. In addition, it is possible that existing or future patents may be
invalidated, diluted, circumvented, challenged or licensed to others.
Others may bring infringement or indemnification actions against us that could be time-consuming and expensive to defend.
We may become subject to claims involving patents or other intellectual property rights. In recent years, there has been significant litigation in the U.S. and
in other jurisdictions involving patents and other intellectual property rights. This litigation is particularly prevalent in the semiconductor industry, in which
a number of companies aggressively use their patent portfolios to bring infringement claims. In recent years, there has been an increase in the filing of so-
called "nuisance suits," alleging infringement of intellectual property rights. These claims may be asserted initially or as counterclaims in response to
claims made by a company alleging infringement of intellectual property rights. These suits pressure defendants into entering settlement arrangements to
quickly dispose of such suits, regardless of merit. We may also face claims brought by companies that are organized solely to hold and enforce patents. In
addition, we may be required to indemnify our customers against IP claims related to their usage of our products as certain of our agreements include
indemnification provisions from third parties relating to our intellectual property.
IP claims could subject us to significant liability for damages and invalidate our proprietary rights. Responding to such claims, regardless of their merit, can
be time-consuming, result in costly litigation, divert management’s attention and resources and cause us to incur significant expenses. As each claim is
evaluated, we may consider the desirability of entering into settlement or licensing agreements. No assurance can be given that settlements will occur or
that licenses can be obtained on acceptable terms or that litigation will not occur. In the event there is a temporary or permanent injunction entered
prohibiting us from marketing or selling certain of our products, or a successful claim of infringement against us requiring us to pay damages or royalties to
a third-party and we fail to develop or license a substitute technology, our business, results of operations or financial condition could be materially
adversely affected. Any IP litigation or claims also could force us to do one or more of the following:
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stop selling products using technology that contains the allegedly infringing IP;
attempt to obtain a license to the relevant IP, which may not be available on terms that are acceptable to us or at all;
attempt to redesign those products that contain the allegedly infringing IP; or
pay damages for past infringement claims that are determined to be valid or which are arrived at in settlement of such litigation or threatened
litigation.
If we are forced to take any of the foregoing actions, we may incur significant additional costs or be unable to manufacture and sell our products, which
could seriously harm our business. In addition, we may not be able to develop, license or acquire non-infringing technology under reasonable terms. These
developments could result in an inability to compete for customers or otherwise adversely affect our results of operations.
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Our products are characterized by average selling prices that can decline over relatively short periods of time, which will negatively affect our financial
results unless we are able to reduce our product costs or introduce new products with higher average selling prices.
Average selling prices for our products can decline over relatively short periods of time, while many of our product costs are relatively fixed. When our
average selling prices decline, our gross profit declines unless we are able to sell more units or reduce the cost to manufacture our products. We have
experienced declines in our average selling prices and expect that we will continue to experience them in the future, although we cannot predict when they
may occur or how severe they will be. Our financial results will suffer if we are unable to offset any reductions in our average selling prices by increasing
our sales volumes, reducing our costs, adding new features to our existing products or developing new or enhanced products in a timely manner with higher
selling prices or gross profits.
The cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry may lead to significant variances in the demand for our products and could harm our operations.
In the past, the semiconductor industry has been characterized by significant downturns and wide fluctuations in supply and demand. Also, the industry has
experienced significant fluctuations in anticipation of changes in general economic conditions, including economic conditions in Asia, Europe and North
America. The cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry has also led to significant variances in product demand and production capacity. We have
experienced, and may continue to experience, periodic fluctuations in our financial results because of changes in industry-wide conditions.
Other Risks
The price of our common stock has and may continue to fluctuate substantially.
Our stock price and the stock prices of technology companies similar to Pixelworks have been highly volatile. The price of our common stock may decline
and the value of our shareholders' investment may be reduced regardless of our performance.
The daily trading volume of our common stock has historically been relatively low, although, in the three most recent years, trading volume increased
compared to historical levels. As a result of the historically low volume, our shareholders may be unable to sell significant quantities of common stock in
the public trading markets without a significant reduction in the price of our common shares. Additionally, market fluctuations, as well as general economic
and political conditions, including recessions, interest rate changes or international currency fluctuations, may negatively impact the market price of our
common stock. Other factors that could negatively impact our stock price include:
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actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results;
changes in or failure to meet expectations as to our future financial performance;
changes in or failure to meet financial estimates of securities analysts;
announcements by us or our competitors of technological innovations, design wins, contracts, standards, acquisitions or divestitures;
the operating and stock price performance of other comparable companies;
issuances or proposed issuances of equity, debt or other securities by us, or sales of securities by our security holders; and
changes in market valuations of other technology companies.
Any inability or perceived inability of investors to realize a gain on an investment in our common stock could have an adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and results of operations by potentially limiting our ability to retain our customers, to attract and retain qualified employees and to raise
capital. In addition, in the past, following periods of volatility in the overall market and the market price of a particular company's securities, securities
class action litigation has often been instituted against these companies. This litigation, if instituted against us, could result in substantial costs and a
diversion of our management's attention and resources.
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The interest of our current or potential significant shareholders may conflict with other shareholders and they may attempt to effect changes or acquire
control, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Our shareholders may from time to time engage in proxy solicitations, advance shareholder proposals, acquire control or otherwise attempt to effect
changes, including by directly voting their shares on shareholder proposals. Campaigns by shareholders to effect changes at publicly traded companies are
sometimes led by investors seeking to increase short-term shareholder value through actions such as financial restructuring, increased debt, special
dividends, stock repurchases or sales of assets or the entire company. Responding to proxy contests and other actions by activist shareholders can be costly
and time-consuming, disrupting our operations and diverting the attention of our Board of Directors and senior management from the pursuit of business
strategies. Additionally, uncertainty over our direction and leadership may negatively impact our relationship with our customers and make it more difficult
to attract and retain qualified personnel and business partners. As a result, shareholder campaigns could adversely affect our results of operations and
financial condition.
Future sales of our equity could result in significant dilution to our existing shareholders and depress the market price of our common stock.
It is likely that we will need to seek additional capital in the future and from time to time. If this financing is obtained through the issuance of equity
securities, debt convertible into equity securities, options or warrants to acquire equity securities or similar instruments or securities, our existing
shareholders will experience dilution in their ownership percentage upon the issuance, conversion or exercise of such securities and such dilution could be
significant. New equity securities issued by us could have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of our common stock.
In addition, any such issuance by us or sales of our securities by our security holders, including by any of our affiliates, or the perception that such
issuances or sales could occur, could negatively impact the market price of our securities. For example, a number of shareholders own significant blocks of
our common stock, and we have issued approximately 3.7 million shares of our common stock to the former holders of ViXS, such shares which were
freely tradeable upon issuance. If one or more of these large shareholders were to sell large portions of their holdings in a relatively short time, or if the
former holders of ViXS were to collectively sell large portions of the stock issued as consideration in the Acquisition in a relatively short time, for liquidity
or other reasons, the prevailing market price of our common stock could be negatively affected. This could result in further potential dilution to our existing
shareholders and the impairment of our ability to raise capital through the sale of equity, debt or other securities.
We may be unable to maintain compliance with Nasdaq Marketplace Rules which could cause our common stock to be delisted from the Nasdaq Global
Market. This could result in the lack of a market for our common stock, cause a decrease in the value of our common stock, and adversely affect our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
Under the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules our common stock must maintain a minimum price of $1.00 per share for continued inclusion on the Nasdaq Global
Market. Our stock price was previously below $1.00 on May 6, 2009 and was $1.22 on February 12, 2016 and we cannot guarantee that our stock price will
remain at or above $1.00 per share. If the price again drops below $1.00 per share, our stock could become subject to delisting, and we may seek
shareholder approval for a reverse stock split, which in turn could produce adverse effects and may not result in a long-term or permanent increase in the
price of our common stock. Further, for continued listing on the Nasdaq Global Market we must have at least 400 total shareholders.
In addition to the minimum $1.00 per share and 400 total shareholders requirements, the Nasdaq Global Market has other continued listing requirements,
and we must meet all of the criteria under at least one of the following three standards: (i) a minimum of $50.0 million in total asset value and $50.0 million
in revenues in the latest fiscal year or in two of the last three fiscal years, at least 1.1 million publicly held shares and at least $15 million in market value of
publicly held shares; (ii) a minimum of $50.0 million in market value of listed securities, at least 1.1 million publicly held shares and at least $15.0 million
in market value of publicly held shares; or (iii) a minimum of $10.0 million in shareholders' equity, at least 750,000 publicly held shares and at least $5
million in market value of publicly held shares. As of December 31, 2019, we were in compliance with these listing requirements. However, as recently as
June 30, 2017, our total asset value was less than $50.0 million. In addition, as recently as during the first quarter of 2016, the aggregate market value of
our listed securities was below $50.0 million. Our stock price is volatile and we believe that we continue to remain susceptible to the market value of our
listed securities and/or the market value of our publicly held securities falling below $50.0 million and $15.0 million, respectively. Accordingly, we cannot
assure you that we will be able to continue to comply with Nasdaq Global Market’s listing requirements. Should we be unable to remain in compliance
with
to
delisting.
requirements,
become
subject
could
stock
these
our
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If our common stock is delisted, trading of the stock will most likely take place on an over-the-counter market established for unlisted securities. An
investor is likely to find it less convenient to sell, or to obtain accurate quotations in seeking to buy, our common stock on an over-the-counter market, and
many investors may not buy or sell our common stock due to difficulty in accessing over-the-counter markets, or due to policies preventing them from
trading in securities not listed on a national exchange or other reasons. For these reasons and others, delisting would adversely affect the liquidity, trading
volume and price of our common stock, causing the value of an investment in us to decrease and having an adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations by limiting our ability to attract and retain qualified executives and employees and limiting our ability to raise capital.
The continued uncertain global economic environment and volatility in global credit and financial markets could materially and adversely affect our
business and results of operations.
The state of the global economy continues to be uncertain. As a result of these conditions, our manufacturers, vendors and customers might experience
deterioration of their businesses, cash flow shortages and difficulty obtaining financing which could result in interruptions or delays in the performance of
any contracts, reductions and delays in customer purchases, delays in or the inability of customers to obtain financing to purchase our products, and
bankruptcy of customers. Furthermore, the constraints in the capital and credit markets, may limit the ability of our customers to meet their liquidity needs,
which could result in an impairment of their ability to make timely payments to us and reduce their demand for our products, adversely impacting our
results of operations and cash flows. This environment has also made it difficult for us to accurately forecast and plan future business activities.
The anti-takeover provisions of Oregon law and in our articles of incorporation could adversely affect the rights of the holders of our common stock,
including by preventing a sale or takeover of us at a price or prices favorable to the holders of our common stock.
Provisions of our articles of incorporation and bylaws and provisions of Oregon law may have the effect of delaying or preventing a merger or acquisition
of us, making a merger or acquisition of us less desirable to a potential acquirer or preventing a change in our management, even if our shareholders
consider the merger, acquisition or change in management favorable or if doing so would benefit our shareholders. In addition, these provisions could limit
the price that investors would be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock. The following are examples of such provisions:
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if the number of directors is fixed by the board at eight or more, our board of directors is divided into three classes serving staggered terms, which
would make it more difficult for a group of shareholders to quickly replace a majority of directors;
our board of directors is authorized, without prior shareholder approval, to create and issue preferred stock with voting or other rights or
preferences that could impede the success of any attempt to acquire us or to effect a change of control, commonly referred to as "blank check"
preferred stock;
• members of our board of directors can be removed only for cause and at a meeting of shareholders called expressly for that purpose, by the vote of
75 percent of the votes then entitled to be cast for the election of directors;
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our board of directors may alter our bylaws without obtaining shareholder approval; and shareholders are required to provide advance notice for
nominations for election to the board of directors or for proposing matters to be acted upon at a shareholder meeting;
Oregon law permits our board to consider other factors beyond stockholder value in evaluating any acquisition offer (so-called "expanded
constituency" provisions); and
a supermajority (67%) vote of shareholders is required to approve certain fundamental transactions.
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments.
Not applicable.
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Item 2.
Properties.
We lease facilities around the world to house our engineering, sales, customer support, administrative and operations functions. We do not own any of our
facilities. As of December 31, 2019, our major facilities consisted of the following:
Location
China
Toronto
California
Taiwan
Oregon
Japan
Function(s)
Engineering; sales;
customer support
Engineering; administration
Administration;
engineering; sales
Customer support; sales;
operations; engineering
Administration
Sales; customer support
Square Feet Utilized
36,000
10,000
10,000
16,000
5,000
3,000
Lease Expiration
Various dates
through
October 2022
March 2027
September 2024
Various dates through
November 2020
December 2024
January 2021
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings.
We are subject to legal matters that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. Although we currently believe that resolving such
matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, our results of operations, or our cash flows, these
matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and our view of these matters may change in the future.
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not Applicable.
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PART II
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Our common stock is listed for trading on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol "PXLW". Our stock began trading on May 19, 2000.
As of March 6, 2020, there were 122 shareholders of record of our common stock and the last per share sales price of the common stock on that date was
$4.08. The number of beneficial owners of our common stock is substantially greater than the number of shareholders of record because a significant
portion of our outstanding common stock is held in broker "street name" for the benefit of individual investors.
Item 6.
Selected Financial Data.
Not applicable.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation.
Overview
Pixelworks is a leading provider of high-performance and power-efficient visual processing solutions that bridge the gap between video content formats
and rapidly advancing display capabilities. We develop and market semiconductor and software solutions that enable consistently high-quality, authentic
viewing experiences in a wide variety of applications from cinema to smartphones. Our primary target markets include Mobile (smartphone, gaming and
tablet), Home Entertainment (TV, personal video recorder ("PVR"), over-the-air ("OTA") and projector), Content (creation, remastering and delivery), and
Business & Education (projector).
We were one of the first companies to commercially launch a video System on Chip ("SoC") capable of deinterlacing 1080i HDTV signals and the one of
the first companies with a commercial dual-channel 1080i deinterlacer integrated circuit. Our Topaz product line was one of the industry’s first single-chip
SoC for digital projection. We first introduced our motion estimation / motion compensation technology ("MEMC") for TVs and in recent years introduced
a mobile-optimized MEMC solution for smartphones, one of several unique features in the mobile-optimized Iris visual processor. In 2019, we introduced
our Hollywood award-winning TrueCut® video platform, the industry’s first motion grading technology that allows fine tuning of motion appearance in
cinematic content for a wide range of frame rates, shutter angles and display types.
Our solutions enable worldwide manufacturers to offer leading-edge consumer electronics and professional display products, as well as video delivery and
streaming solutions for content service providers. Our core visual display processing technology intelligently processes digital images and video from a
variety of sources and optimizes the content for a superior viewing experience. Our video coding technology reduces storage requirements, significantly
reduces bandwidth constraint issues and converts content between multiple formats to enable seamless delivery of video, including OTA streaming, while
also maintaining end-to-end content security.
Rapid growth in video consumption, combined with the move towards high frame rate / refresh rate displays, especially in mobile, is increasing the demand
for our visual processing and video delivery solutions. Our technologies can be applied to a wide range of devices from large-screen projectors to cinematic
big screens, to low-power mobile tablets, smartphones, high-quality video infrastructure equipment and streaming devices. Our products are architected and
optimized for power, cost, bandwidth, and overall system performance, according to the requirements of the specific application. On occasion, we have also
licensed our technology.
As of December 31, 2019, we had an intellectual property portfolio of 347 patents related to the visual display of digital image data. We focus our research
and development efforts on developing video algorithms that improve quality, and architectures that reduce system power, cost, bandwidth and increase
overall system performance and device functionality. We seek to expand our technology portfolio through internal development and co-development with
business partners, and we continually evaluate acquisition opportunities and other ways to leverage our technology into other high-value markets.
Pixelworks was founded in 1997 and is incorporated under the laws of the state of Oregon. On August 2, 2017, we acquired ViXS Systems Inc., a
corporation organized in Canada ("ViXS").
Historically, significant portions of our revenue have been generated by sales to a relatively small number of end customers and distributors. We sell our
products worldwide through a direct sales force, distributors and manufacturers’ representatives. We sell to distributors in China, Europe, Japan, Korea,
Southeast Asia, Taiwan and the U.S.. Our distributors often provide engineering support to our end customers and often have valuable and established
relationships with our end customers. In certain countries in which we operate, it is customary to sell to distributors. While distributor payment to us is not
dependent upon the distributor’s ability to resell the product or to collect from the end customer, the distributors may provide longer payment terms to end
customers than those we would offer.
Significant portions of our products are sold overseas. Sales outside the U.S. accounted for approximately 95%, 98% and 98% of revenue in 2019, 2018
and 2017, respectively. Our integrators, branded manufacturers and branded suppliers incorporate our products into systems that are sold worldwide. All of
our revenue to date has been denominated in U.S. dollars.
Seasonality
Our business is subject to seasonality related to the markets we serve and the location of our customers. For example, we have historically experienced
higher revenue from the digital projector market in the third quarter of the year, and lower revenue in the first quarter of the year, as our Japanese customers
reduce inventories in anticipation of their March 31 fiscal year end.
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Results of Operations
For the year ended December 31, 2019 compared with year ended December 31, 2018, discussion is included below. For the year ended December 31,
2018 compared with year ended December 31, 2017, refer to discussion included in Part II, Item 7: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 13, 2019.
Revenue, net
Net revenue was as follows (in thousands):
Revenue, net
2019 v. 2018
Year ended December 31,
2019 v. 2018
2018 v. 2017
2019
68,755 $
2018
76,554 $
2017
80,637 $
$
$ change
% change
$ change
% change
(7,799)
(10)% $
(4,083)
(5)%
Net revenue decreased $7.8 million, or 10%, from 2018 to 2019, primarily due a decrease in units sold into the digital projector market as customers make
an effort to correct their inventory levels, offset by an increase in units sold into the mobile market due to recent design wins and due to an increase in units
sold into the video delivery market.
Cost of revenue and gross profit
Cost of revenue and gross profit were as follows (in thousands):
Direct product costs and related overhead 1
Amortization of acquired developed technology
Stock-based compensation
Inventory charges 2
Inventory step-up and backlog amortization
Restructuring
Total cost of revenue
Gross profit
2019
% of
revenue
2018
% of
revenue
2017
% of
revenue
$
32,587
47% $
35,116
46 % $
35,984
45%
Year ended December 31,
1,192
367
102
12
—
34,260
34,495
$
$
2
1
0
0
0
50% $
50% $
1,192
324
(31)
475
—
37,076
39,478
2
0
0
1
0
48 % $
52 % $
497
243
184
1,965
—
38,873
41,764
1
0
0
2
0
48%
52%
1
2
Includes purchased materials, assembly, test, labor, employee benefits and royalties.
Includes charges to reduce inventory to lower of cost or market and a benefit for sales of previously written down inventory.
2019 v. 2018
Cost of revenue increased to 50% of revenue in 2019 compared to 48% in 2018. Direct product costs and related overhead increased only 1%, to 47% of
revenue in 2019 compared to 46% of revenue in 2018, which is primarily due to a continued decrease in units sold into the projector market and a
continued increase in units sold into the mobile market.
Inventory step up and backlog amortization decreased compared to 2018 as we sold through the remainder of the inventory we acquired in the acquisition
of ViXS (the "Acquisition") in the first quarter of 2019.
Pixelworks’ gross profit margin is subject to variability based on changes in revenue levels, product mix, average selling prices, startup costs, restructuring
charges, amortization related to acquired developed technology, amortization of inventory step-up and backlog, and the timing and execution of
manufacturing ramps as well as other factors.
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Research and development
Research and development expense includes compensation and related costs for personnel, development-related expenses including non-recurring
engineering and fees for outside services, depreciation and amortization, expensed equipment, facilities and information technology expense allocations
and travel and related expenses.
Co-development agreement
During the first quarter of 2017, we entered into a best efforts co-development agreement (the "Co-development Agreement") with a customer to defray a
portion of the research and development expenses incurred in connection with our development of an integrated circuit product to be sold exclusively to the
customer. Our development costs exceeded the amounts received from the customer and we retain ownership of any modifications or improvements to our
pre-existing intellectual property and may use such improvements in products sold to other customers.
Under the Co-development Agreement, $4.0 million was payable by the customer within 60 days of the date of the agreement and two additional payments
of $2.0 million were each payable upon completion of certain development milestones. As amounts became due and payable, they were offset against
research and development expense on a pro rata basis. We recognized offsets to research and development expense of $4.0 million related to the Co-
development Agreement during each of the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. All milestones under the Co-development Agreement were
completed as of December 31, 2018.
Research and development expense was as follows (in thousands):
Research and development
2019 v. 2018
Year ended December 31,
2019 v. 2018
2018 v. 2017
2019
26,018 $
2018
22,881 $
2017
21,427 $
$
$ change
% change
$ change
% change
3,137
14% $
1,454
7%
Research and development expense increased $3.1 million from 2018 to 2019. The increase was primarily due to a benefit of $4.0 million recognized in
2018 related to the Co-development Agreement. There was no similar benefit in 2019. The increase was also due to a $0.5 million increase in travel
expense due to increased travel in Asia as a result of our expansion in the mobile market. These increases were partially offset by a $1.4 million decrease in
non-recurring engineering expense, which was also related to the Co-development Agreement.
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, general and administrative expense includes compensation and related costs for personnel, sales commissions, allocations for facilities and
information technology expenses, travel, outside services and other general expenses incurred in our sales, marketing, customer support, management, legal
and other professional and administrative support functions.
Selling, general and administrative expense was as follows (in thousands):
Selling, general and administrative
2019 v. 2018
Year ended December 31,
2019 v. 2018
2018 v. 2017
2019
21,202 $
2018
19,953 $
2017
20,450 $
$
$ change
% change
$ change
% change
1,249
6% $
(497)
(2)%
Selling, general and administrative expense increased $1.2 million from 2018 to 2019. The increase was primarily due to a $0.8 million increase in stock-
based compensation expense due to the timing of awards granted, as well as a $0.4 increase in severance expense associated with the resignation of our
former Chief Financial Officer.
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Restructurings
In June 2019, we executed a restructuring plan ("the 2019 Plan") to make the operation of the Company more efficient. The 2019 Plan included an
approximately 2% reduction in workforce, primarily in the areas of sales and operations.
In April 2018, we executed a restructuring plan ("the 2018 Plan") to make the operation of the Company more efficient. The 2018 Plan included an
approximately 5% reduction in workforce, primarily in the areas of development, marketing and administration. The 2018 Plan also included closing the
Hong Kong office and reducing the size of the Toronto office.
In September 2017, in connection with our acquisition of ViXS Systems, Inc., we executed a restructuring plan ("the 2017 Plan") to secure significant
synergies between ViXS and Pixelworks. The 2017 Plan included an approximately 15% reduction in workforce, primarily in the area of development,
however, it also impacted administration and sales.
Restructuring expense for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, was as follows (in thousands):
Employee severance and benefits
Facility closure and consolidations
Total restructuring expense
Included in operating expenses
Year ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
398 $
—
398 $
714 $
750
1,464 $
1,920
—
1,920
398 $
1,464 $
1,920
$
$
$
During 2019, we incurred expenses of $0.4 million related to the 2019 Plan, which consisted of costs associated with employee severance and benefits. The
2019 Plan was complete as of the second quarter of 2019 and we did not incur any further charges related to the 2019 Plan after the second quarter of 2019.
Through December 31, 2019, the cumulative amount incurred related to the 2019 Plan is $0.4 million.
During 2018, we incurred expenses of $1.5 million related to the 2018 Plan, which consisted of costs associated with facility closures and consolidations,
and costs associated with employee severance and benefits. The 2018 Plan was completed at the end of 2018 and we did not incur any further charges
related to the 2018 Plan after the fourth quarter of 2018. Through December 31, 2019, the cumulative amount incurred related to the 2018 Plan is $1.5
million.
During 2017, we incurred expenses of $1.9 million related to the 2017 Plan, which consisted of costs associated with employee severance and benefits. The
2017 Plan was completed in the first quarter of 2018 and we did not incur any further restructuring charges related to the 2017 Plan after the first quarter of
2018. Through December 31, 2019, the cumulative amount incurred related to the 2017 Plan is $1.9 million.
Interest income (expense) and other, net
Interest expense and other, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):
Other income
Interest income
Interest expense
Gain on debt extinguishment
Discount accretion on convertible debt fair value
Fair value adjustment on convertible debt conversion option
Total interest income (expense) and other, net
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Year ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
425 $
327
(158)
—
—
—
225 $
296
(369)
1,272
(69)
—
190
141
(455)
29
(196)
(743)
594 $
1,355 $
(1,034)
$
$
Provision for income taxes
The provision for income taxes was as follows (in thousands):
Provision for income taxes
Year ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
453 $
448 $
493
The income tax expense recorded for the year ended December 31, 2019 is comprised of $0.5 million in current and deferred tax expense for our profitable
cost-plus foreign jurisdictions and accruals for tax contingencies in foreign jurisdictions, partially offset by the reversal of previously recorded tax
contingencies due to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations.
The income tax expense recorded for the year ended December 31, 2018 is comprised of $0.5 million in current and deferred tax expense for our profitable
cost-plus foreign jurisdictions and accruals for tax contingencies in foreign jurisdictions, partially offset by the reversal of previously recorded tax
contingencies due to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations.
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, we continue to record a full valuation allowance against our U.S. net deferred tax assets as it is not more likely than
not that we will realize a benefit from these assets in a future period. We have not provided a valuation allowance against any of our other foreign net
deferred tax assets, with the exception of Canada, as we have concluded it is more likely than not that we will realize a benefit from these assets in a future
period because our subsidiaries in these jurisdictions are cost-plus taxpayers.
As of December 31, 2019, we have federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $174.5 million, $10.9 million, and $38.5
million respectively, which will begin expiring in 2020. As of December 31, 2019, we have available federal, state and foreign research and
experimentation tax credit carryforwards of approximately $9.5 million, $4.7 million and $28.1 million respectively. The federal and state tax credits began
expiring in 2020 while the foreign tax credits have an indefinite life. In addition, our Canadian subsidiary has unclaimed scientific and experimental
expenditures to be carried forward and applied against future income in Canada of approximately $121.0 million. We have a general foreign tax credit of
$0.6 million which will begin expiring in 2020. Our ability to utilize our federal net operating losses may be limited by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986, as amended, which imposes an annual limit on the ability of a corporation that undergoes an "ownership change" to use its net operating loss
carryforwards to reduce its tax liability. An ownership change is generally defined as a greater than 50% increase in equity ownership by 5% shareholders
in any three-year period.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents
Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $10.6 million from $17.9 million at December 31, 2018 to $7.3 million at December 31, 2019. Short-term
marketable securities was $7.0 million at December 31, 2019, and $6.1 million at December 31, 2018. The net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and short-
term marketable securities of $9.8 million was the result of $10.4 million used in operating activities, $3.1 million used for purchases of property and
equipment and licensed technology and $0.8 million in payments on other asset financings. These decreases were partially offset by $3.9 million in net
proceeds from the sale of patents and $0.6 million in proceeds from the issuances of common stock under our employee equity incentive plans.
Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $9.6 million from $27.5 million at December 31, 2017 to $17.9 million at December 31, 2018. Short-term
marketable securities was $6.1 million at December 31, 2018, and zero at December 31, 2017. The net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and short-term
marketable securities of $3.5 million was the result of $2.2 million used in payments on convertible debt, $2.1 million used for purchases of property and
equipment and $1.9 million in payments on other asset financings. These decreases were partially offset by $1.7 million in proceeds from the issuances of
common stock under our employee equity incentive plans and $1.0 million provided by operating activities.
As of December 31, 2019, our cash, cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities balance consisted of $6.0 million in cash, $2.5 million in
commercial paper, $2.2 million in U.S. government treasury bills, $2.2 million in corporate debt securities and $1.3 million in cash equivalents held in U.S.
dollar denominated money market funds. Our investment policy requires that our portfolio maintains a weighted average maturity of less than 12 months.
Additionally, no maturities can extend beyond 24 months and concentrations with individual securities are limited. At the time of purchase, short-term
credit rating must be rated at least A-2 / P-2 / F-2 by at least two Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations ("NRSRO") and securities of
issuers with a long-term credit rating must be rated at least A or A3 by at least two NRSROs. Our investment policy is reviewed at least annually by our
Audit Committee.
Accounts receivable, net
Accounts receivable, net increased to $10.9 million at December 31, 2019 from $7.0 million at December 31, 2018. Average number of days sales
outstanding increased to 61 days at December 31, 2019 from 31 days at December 31, 2018. The increase in accounts receivable and days sales outstanding
was due to normal fluctuations in the timing of sales and customer receipts within the fourth quarter of 2019, and the fourth quarter of 2018.
Inventories
Inventories increased to $5.4 million at December 31, 2019 from $3.0 million at December 31, 2018 primarily due to increased mobile inventory balances
to meet increasing demand. Inventory turnover decreased to 7.9 at December 31, 2019 from 12.3 at December 31, 2018 primarily due to higher average
inventory balances during the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to the fourth quarter of 2018. Inventory turnover is calculated based on annualized quarterly
operating results and average inventory balances during the quarter.
Capital resources
Short-term line of credit
On December 21, 2010, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (the "Bank"), which was amended on December 14,
2012, December 4, 2013, December 18, 2015, December 15, 2016, July 21, 2017, December 21, 2017, December 18, 2018 and December 18, 2019 (as
amended, the "Revolving Loan Agreement"). The Revolving Loan Agreement provides a secured working capital-based revolving line of credit (the
"Revolving Line") in an aggregate amount of up to the lesser of (i) $10.0 million, or (ii) $2.5 million plus 80% of eligible domestic accounts receivable and
certain foreign accounts receivable. The Revolving Line has a maturity date of December 27, 2020. In addition, the Revolving Loan Agreement provides
for non-formula advances of up to $10.0 million which may be made solely during the last five business days of any fiscal month or quarter and which
must be repaid by us on or before the fifth business day after the applicable fiscal month or quarter end. Due to their repayment terms, non-formula
advances do not provide us with usable liquidity.
The Revolving Loan Agreement, as amended, contains customary affirmative and negative covenants as well as customary events of default. The
occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of our obligations under the Revolving Loan Agreement, as amended, and an increase to
the applicable interest rate, and would permit the Bank to exercise remedies with respect to its security interest. As of December 31, 2019, we were in
compliance with all of the terms of the Revolving Loan Agreement, as amended.
As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Line.
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Liquidity
As of December 31, 2019, our cash, cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities balance of $14.2 million was highly liquid. We anticipate that
our existing working capital will be adequate to fund our operating, investing and financing needs for at least the next twelve months. We may pursue
financing arrangements including the issuance of debt or equity securities or reduce expenditures, or both, to meet the Company’s cash requirements,
including in the longer term. There is no assurance that, if required, we will be able to raise additional capital or reduce discretionary spending to provide
the required liquidity which, in turn, may have an adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
From time to time, we evaluate acquisitions of businesses, products or technologies that complement our business. For example, on August 2, 2017 we
closed our acquisition of ViXS and issued 3,708,263 of our shares of common stock as consideration. Any additional transactions, if consummated, may
consume a material portion of our working capital or require the issuance of equity securities that may result in dilution to existing shareholders. Our ability
to generate cash from operations is also subject to substantial risks described in Part I, “Item 1A., Risk Factors.” If any of these risks occur, we may be
unable to generate or sustain positive cash flow from operating activities. We would then be required to use existing cash and cash equivalents to support
our working capital and other cash requirements. If additional funds are required to support our working capital requirements, acquisitions or other
purposes, we may seek to raise funds through debt financing, equity financing or from other sources. If we raise additional funds through the issuance of
equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our shareholders could be significantly diluted, and these newly-issued securities may
have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of existing shareholders. If we raise additional funds by obtaining loans from third parties, the terms of
those financing arrangements may include negative covenants or other restrictions on our business that could impair our operating flexibility, and would
also require us to incur interest expense. We can provide no assurance that additional financing will be available at all or, if available, that we would be able
to obtain additional financing on terms favorable to us.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and judgments that
affect the amounts reported. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, inventories, property and
equipment, impairment of long-lived assets, valuation of goodwill, valuation of share-based payments, income taxes, litigation and other contingencies. We
base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may
differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated
financial statements:
Revenue Recognition. On January 1, 2018 we adopted the requirements of Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with
Customers ("ASC 606"), under the modified retrospective approach. Therefore, the requirements of ASC 606 have only been applied to existing contracts
(those for which the entity has remaining performance obligations) as of, and new contracts after, the date of initial application, or January 1, 2018. ASC
606 is not applied to contracts that were completed before the effective date. The adoption of this new standard did not result in an adjustment to our
consolidated financial statements but we have included additional disclosures in our periodic reports. We cannot guarantee that there will be no unforeseen
effects of this new standard on our financial statements in the future.
Revenue is recognized when control of the promised good or service is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect
to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Our principal revenue generating activities consist of the following:
Product Sales - We sell integrated circuit products, also known as "chips" or "ICs", based upon a customer purchase order, which includes a fixed
price per unit. We have elected to account for shipping and handling as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer the goods, and not evaluate
whether these activities are promised services to the customer. We generally satisfy our single performance obligation upon shipment of the goods
to the customer and recognize revenue at a point in time upon shipment of the underlying product.
Our shipments are subject to limited return rights subject to our limited warranty for our products sold. In addition, we may provide other credits
to certain customers pursuant to price protection and stock rotation rights, all of which are considered variable consideration when estimating the
amount of revenue to recognize. We use the “most likely amount” method to determine the amount of consideration to which we are entitled. Our
estimate of variable consideration is reassessed at the end of each reporting period based on changes in facts and circumstances. Historically,
returns and credits have not been material.
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Engineering Services - We enter into contracts for professional engineering services that include software development and customization. We
identify each performance obligation in our engineering services agreements ("ESAs") at contract inception. The ESA generally includes project
deliverables specified by the customer. The performance obligations in the ESA are generally combined into one deliverable, with the pricing for
services stated at a fixed amount. Services provided under the ESA generally result in the transfer of control over time. We recognize revenue on
ESAs based on the proportion of labor hours expended to the total hours expected to complete the contract performance obligation. ESAs could
include substantive customer acceptance provisions. In ESAs that include substantive customer acceptance provisions, we recognize revenue upon
customer acceptance.
License Revenue - On occasion, we derive revenue from the license of our internally developed intellectual property ("IP"). IP licensing
agreements that we enter into generally provide licensees the right to incorporate our IP components in their products with terms and conditions
that vary by licensee. Fees under these agreements generally include license fees relating to our IP and support service fees, resulting in two
performance obligations. We evaluate each performance obligation, which generally results in the transfer of control at a point in time for the
license fee and over time for support services.
Other - From time-to-time, we enter into arrangements for other revenue generating activities, such as providing technical support services to
customers through technical support agreements. In each circumstance, we evaluate such arrangements for our performance obligations which
generally results in the transfer of control for such services over time. Historically, such arrangements have not been material to our operating
results.
Inventory Valuation. We value inventory at the lower of cost or market. In addition, we write down any obsolete, unmarketable or otherwise impaired
inventory to net realizable value. The determination of obsolete or excess inventory requires us to estimate the future demand for our products. The
estimate of future demand is compared to inventory levels to determine the amount, if any, of obsolete or excess inventory. If actual market conditions are
less favorable than those we projected at the time the inventory was written down, additional inventory write-downs may be required. Inventory valuation
is re-evaluated on a quarterly basis.
Useful Lives and Recoverability of Equipment and Other Long-Lived Assets. We evaluate the recoverability of equipment and other assets, including
identifiable intangible assets, whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. If there
is an indicator of impairment, we prepare an estimate of future, undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of each asset and its eventual
disposition. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value of the asset, we adjust the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value. We have
concluded that the carrying value of our long-lived assets is recoverable as of December 31, 2019.
Goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized, rather tested, at least annually, for impairment at a reporting unit level. Impairment of goodwill is the condition that
exists when the carrying amount of a reporting unit that includes goodwill exceeds its fair value. A goodwill impairment loss is recognized for the amount
that the carrying amount of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting
unit. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired.
We evaluate impairment using the guidance set forth in FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350):
Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04") which states that an entity may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is
necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If determined to be necessary, the quantitative impairment test shall be used to identify
goodwill impairment and measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized. An entity has an unconditional option to bypass the qualitative
assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to the quantitative goodwill impairment test. Accordingly, we have elected to bypass
the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to the quantitative goodwill impairment test. We tested goodwill for impairment under the quantitative
goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter and concluded that goodwill was not impaired.
Stock-Based Compensation. Stock-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model for stock options and market price for restricted stock units. The use of the Black-Scholes option pricing model,
requires certain estimates, including expected term of options granted, the method of calculating expected volatilities and the risk-free interest rate used in
the option-pricing model. The resulting calculated fair value of stock options is recognized as compensation expense over the requisite service period,
which is generally the vesting period. When there are changes to the assumptions used in the option-pricing model, including fluctuations in the market
price of our common stock, there will be variations in the calculated fair value of our future stock option awards, which results in variation in the stock-
based compensation expensed recognized. Additionally, any modification of an award that increases its fair value will require us to recognize additional
expense.
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Income Taxes. We record deferred income taxes for temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting
purposes and we record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. We also regularly
conduct a comprehensive review of our uncertain tax positions. In this regard, an uncertain tax position represents our expected treatment of a tax position
taken in a filed tax return, or planned to be taken in a future tax return, that has not been reflected in measuring income tax expense for financial reporting
purposes. Until these positions are sustained by the taxing authorities, we do not recognize the tax benefits resulting from such positions and report the tax
effects for uncertain tax positions in our consolidated balance sheets.
Contractual Payment Obligations
A summary of our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2019 is as follows:
Contractual Obligation
Operating leases
Estimated purchase commitments to contract manufacturers
Other purchase obligations and commitments
Payments on accrued balances related to asset financings
Total 1
Payments Due By Period
Total
Less than
1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
More than 5
years
$
6,572 $
1,810 $
2,314 $
1,755 $
693
6,380
1,310
1,090
6,380
262
507
—
524
583
—
524
—
—
—
—
$
15,352 $
8,959 $
3,421 $
2,279 $
693
1 We are unable to reliably estimate the timing of future payments related to uncertain tax positions and repatriation of foreign earnings; therefore,
$2.3 million of income taxes payable has been excluded from the table above.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a material current or future effect on our financial condition,
results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See "Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K for a description of recent accounting pronouncements,
including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects, if any, on our consolidated financial statements.
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
Not applicable.
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
The following financial statements and reports are included in Item 8:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Pixelworks, Inc.:
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Pixelworks, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the
related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three‑year period ended
December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for each of the years in the three‑year period ended December 31, 2019, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated March 11, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion on the
effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Accounting Principles
The Company has changed its method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019, due to the adoption of Accounting Standards Codification 842,
Leases, and its method of accounting for revenue as of January 1, 2018, due to the Adoption of Accounting Standard Codification 606, Revenue from
Contracts with Customers, as discussed in Note 2 and Note 10, respectively, to the consolidated financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with
respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included
performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing
procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the
consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ KPMG LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1997.
Portland, Oregon
March 11, 2020
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PIXELWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term marketable securities
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Total current assets
Property and equipment, net
Operating lease right of use assets
Other assets, net
Acquired intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities and current portion of long-term liabilities
Current portion of income taxes payable
Total current liabilities
Long-term liabilities, net of current portion
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
Income taxes payable, net of current portion
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Shareholders' equity:
December 31,
2019
2018
$
7,257 $
17,944
6,975
10,915
5,401
1,689
32,237
4,608
5,434
1,267
2,704
18,407
64,657 $
818 $
8,692
164
9,674
982
4,212
2,260
17,128
6,069
6,982
2,954
1,494
35,443
6,151
—
1,132
4,208
18,407
65,341
2,116
10,256
263
12,635
1,017
—
2,299
15,951
$
$
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
—
—
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized, 38,434,488 and 36,937,458 shares issued
and outstanding as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated deficit
Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
436,122
12
(388,605)
47,529
$
64,657 $
428,903
15
(379,528)
49,390
65,341
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PIXELWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
Revenue, net (1)
Cost of revenue (2)
Gross profit
Operating expenses:
Research and development (3)
Selling, general and administrative (4)
Restructuring
Total operating expenses
Loss from operations
Interest income (expense) and other, net (5)
Gain on sale of patents
Total other income (expense), net
Loss before income taxes
Provision for income taxes (6)
Net loss
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted
(1) Includes deferred revenue fair value adjustment
(2) Includes:
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Stock-based compensation
Inventory step-up and backlog amortization
(3) Includes stock-based compensation
(4) Includes:
Stock-based compensation
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Acquisition and integration
(5) Includes:
Gain on debt extinguishment
Discount accretion on convertible debt fair value
Fair value adjustment on convertible debt conversion option
(6) Includes benefit related to tax reform
$
68,755 $
76,554 $
34,260
34,495
26,018
21,202
398
47,618
(13,123)
594
3,905
4,499
(8,624)
453
37,076
39,478
22,881
19,953
1,464
44,298
(4,820)
1,355
—
1,355
(3,465)
448
$
$
$
(9,077) $
(0.24) $
37,851
(3,913) $
(0.11) $
35,959
— $
52 $
1,192
367
12
2,545
3,737
312
—
—
—
—
—
1,192
324
475
2,466
2,893
404
—
(1,272)
69
—
—
80,637
38,873
41,764
21,427
20,450
1,920
43,797
(2,033)
(1,034)
—
(1,034)
(3,067)
493
(3,560)
(0.11)
31,507
93
497
243
1,965
1,648
2,352
168
2,460
(29)
196
743
(343)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PIXELWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In thousands)
Net loss
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign pension adjustment
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities
Tax effect of foreign pension adjustment
Total comprehensive loss
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
(9,077) $
(3,913) $
(3,560)
(7)
3
1
(6)
(2)
3
14
—
(4)
(9,080) $
(3,918) $
(3,550)
$
$
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PIXELWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
(9,077) $
(3,913) $
(3,560)
Stock-based compensation
Gain on sale of patents
Depreciation and amortization
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
Reversal of uncertain tax positions
Accretion on short-term marketable securities
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Inventory step-up and backlog amortization
Gain on debt extinguishment
Discount accretion on convertible debt fair value
Fair value adjustment on convertible debt conversion option
Other
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current and long-term assets, net
Accounts payable
Accrued current and long-term liabilities
Income taxes payable
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of available-for-sale marketable securities
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities
Proceeds from sale of patents
Purchases of property and equipment
Purchases of licensed technology
Payment associated with sale of patents
Cash received in connection with acquisition of business
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on asset financings
Proceeds from issuances of common stock under employee equity incentive plans
Payments on convertible debt
Payments on line of credit related to acquisition
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received
Cash paid during the year for interest
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Acquisitions of property and equipment and other
assets under extended payment terms
Value of debt converted into shares
Value of shares issued in acquisition
6,649
(3,905)
3,837
1,504
(124)
(94)
45
12
—
—
—
(3)
(3,933)
(2,459)
2,172
(1,304)
(3,686)
(14)
(10,380)
(10,856)
10,050
4,250
(2,629)
(521)
(345)
—
(51)
(826)
570
—
—
(256)
(10,687)
17,944
7,257 $
547 $
142
934 $
—
—
5,683
—
3,555
1,596
(19)
(44)
(62)
475
(1,272)
69
—
11
(2,342)
(531)
110
675
(2,890)
(146)
955
(8,177)
2,150
—
(2,096)
—
—
—
(8,123)
(1,874)
1,683
(2,220)
—
(2,411)
(9,579)
27,523
17,944 $
657 $
501
501 $
2,646
—
4,243
—
3,577
665
(191)
—
4
1,965
(29)
196
743
71
(554)
1,378
650
(2,063)
4,206
898
12,199
—
—
—
(2,484)
—
—
1,901
(583)
(1,673)
3,004
(1,000)
(4,046)
(3,715)
7,901
19,622
27,523
160
418
3,558
329
16,975
$
$
$
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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PIXELWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(In thousands, except share data)
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance as of December 31, 2016
Stock issued under employee equity incentive plans
Stock-based compensation expense
Other
Issuance of stock for acquisition
Debt conversion
Net loss
Foreign pension adjustment, net of tax of $4
Balance as of December 31, 2017
Stock issued under employee equity incentive plans
Stock-based compensation expense
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities
Debt conversion
Net loss
Foreign pension adjustment, net of tax of ($3)
Balance as of December 31, 2018
Stock issued under employee equity incentive plans
Stock-based compensation expense
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
Net loss
Foreign pension adjustment, net of tax of ($1)
Balance as of December 31, 2019
28,885,795
$
2,001,782
—
—
3,708,262
55,248
—
—
34,651.087
1,851,018
—
—
435,353
—
—
36,937,458
1,497,030
—
—
—
—
38,434,488
$
394,296 $
3,004
4,243
44
16,975
329
—
—
418,891
1,683
5,683
—
2,646
—
—
428,903
570
6,649
—
—
—
436,122 $
10 $
—
—
—
—
—
—
10
20
—
—
(2)
—
—
(3)
15
—
—
3
—
(6)
12 $
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Accumulated
Deficit
(372,011) $
—
—
(44)
—
—
(3,560)
—
(375,615)
—
—
—
—
(3,913)
—
(379,528)
—
—
—
(9,077)
—
(388,605) $
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
22,295
3,004
4,243
—
16,975
329
(3,560)
10
43,296
1,683
5,683
(2)
2,646
(3,913)
(3)
49,390
570
6,649
3
(9,077)
(6)
47,529
PIXELWORKS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Nature of Business
Pixelworks is a leading provider of high-performance and power-efficient visual processing solutions that bridge the gap between video content formats
and rapidly advancing display capabilities. We develop and market semiconductor and software solutions that enable consistently high-quality, authentic
viewing experiences in a wide variety of applications from cinema to smartphones. Our primary target markets include Mobile (smartphone, gaming and
tablet), Home Entertainment (TV, personal video recorder ("PVR"), over-the-air ("OTA") and projector), Content (creation, remastering and delivery), and
Business & Education (projector).
As of December 31, 2019, we had an intellectual property portfolio of 347 patents related to the visual display of digital image data. We focus our research
and development efforts on developing video algorithms that improve quality, and architectures that reduce system power, cost, bandwidth and increase
overall system performance and device functionality. We seek to expand our technology portfolio through internal development and co-development with
business partners, and we continually evaluate acquisition opportunities and other ways to leverage our technology into other high-value markets.
Pixelworks was founded in 1997 and is incorporated under the laws of the state of Oregon. On August 2, 2017, we acquired ViXS Systems, Inc., a
corporation organized in Canada ("ViXS").
Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Pixelworks and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany accounts and transactions have
been eliminated. All foreign subsidiaries use the U.S. dollar as the functional currency, and as a result, transaction gains and losses are included in the
consolidated statements of operations. Transaction losses were $270, $178 and $172 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") requires
us to make estimates and judgments that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Our significant estimates and
judgments include those related to revenue recognition, valuation of excess and obsolete inventory, lives and recoverability of equipment and other long-
lived assets, valuation of goodwill, stock-based compensation and income taxes. The actual results experienced could differ materially from our estimates.
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Immaterial Error Correction
During the second quarter of 2019, the Company determined that the statute of limitations had previously expired related to a portion of a liability that had
been accrued in prior periods. Management evaluated the materiality of the error, both quantitatively and qualitatively, and concluded that it was not
material to the financial statements of any period presented. The Company has revised beginning retained earnings and corrected the error in the
accompanying prior period financial information in these condensed consolidated financial statements.
The following table sets forth the effect this immaterial error correction had on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations for
the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017:
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
Year Ended
December 31, 2017
Previously
Reported
Correction
Revised
Previously
Reported
Correction
Revised
Interest income (expense) and other, net
$
Total other income (expense), net
Loss before income taxes
Net loss
647 $
647
(4,173)
(4,621)
708 $
1,355 $
(1,647) $
613 $
708
708
708
1,355
(3,465)
(3,913)
(1,647)
(3,680)
(4,173)
613
613
613
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
$
(0.13) $
0.02 $
(0.11) $
(0.13) $
0.02 $
(1,034)
(1,034)
(3,067)
(3,560)
(0.11)
The following table sets forth the effect this immaterial error correction had on the Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31,
2018:
Previously Reported
Correction
Revised
December 31, 2018
Accrued liabilities and current portion of long-term liabilities
$
14,823 $
(4,567) $
Total current liabilities
Total liabilities
Accumulated deficit
Total shareholders’ equity
17,202
20,518
(384,095)
44,823
(4,567)
(4,567)
4,567
4,567
10,256
12,635
15,951
(379,528)
49,390
The following table sets forth the effect this immaterial error correction had on the Company's condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the years
ended December 31, 2018 and 2017:
Operating activities:
Net loss
Change in accrued current and long-term liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Year Ended
December 31, 2018
Year Ended
December 31, 2017
Previously
Reported
Correction
Revised
Previously
Reported
Correction
Revised
(4,621)
(2,182)
955
708
(708)
—
(3,913)
(2,890)
955
(4,173)
4,819
12,199
613
(613)
—
(3,560)
4,206
12,199
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Cash and Cash Equivalents
We classify all cash and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at the date of purchase as cash and cash equivalents. Cash
equivalents, which as of December 31, 2019 consisted of U.S. denominated money market funds and as of December 31, 2018 consisted of U.S.
denominated money market funds, commercial paper and corporate debt securities totaled $1,307 and $13,887 as of December 31, 2019 and 2018,
respectively.
Marketable Securities
Our investments in marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale. Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value based on quoted market
prices with unrealized holding gains or losses, net of tax, included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of shareholders’ equity.
The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.
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Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at invoiced amount and do not bear interest when recorded or accrue interest when past due. We maintain an allowance
for doubtful accounts for estimated losses that may result from the inability of our customers to make required payments. At the end of each reporting
period, we estimate the allowance for doubtful accounts based on an account-by-account risk analysis of outstanding receivable balances. The
determination to write-off specific accounts receivable balances is made based on the likelihood of collection and past due status. Past due status is based
on invoice date and terms specific to each customer.
Inventories
Inventories consist of finished goods and work-in-process, and are stated at the lower of standard cost (which approximates actual cost on a first-in, first-
out basis) or market (net realizable value).
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the assets
which are generally as follows:
Software
Equipment, furniture and fixtures
Tooling
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of 3 years or contractual license term
2 years
2 to 4 years
Lesser of lease term or estimated useful life
The cost of property and equipment repairs and maintenance is expensed as incurred.
Licensed Technology
We have capitalized licensed technology assets in other long-term assets. These assets are stated at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the
term of the license or the estimated life of the asset, if the license is not contractually limited, which is generally two to five years.
Useful Lives and Recoverability of Equipment and Other Long-Lived Assets
We evaluate the remaining useful life and recoverability of equipment and other assets, including identifiable intangible assets, whenever events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. If there is an indicator of impairment, we prepare an estimate of
future, undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of each asset and its eventual disposition. If these cash flows are less than the carrying value
of the asset, we adjust the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value. We have concluded that the carrying value of our long-lived assets is
recoverable as of December 31, 2019.
Goodwill
Goodwill is not amortized, rather tested, at least annually, for impairment at a reporting unit level. Impairment of goodwill is the condition that exists when
the carrying amount of a reporting unit that includes goodwill exceeds its fair value. A goodwill impairment loss is recognized for the amount that the
carrying amount of the reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its fair value, limited to the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. If
the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired.
We evaluate impairment using the guidance set forth in FASB Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350):
Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04") which states that an entity may first assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is
necessary to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test. If determined to be necessary, the quantitative impairment test shall be used to identify
goodwill impairment and measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized. An entity has an unconditional option to bypass the qualitative
assessment for any reporting unit in any period and proceed directly to the quantitative goodwill impairment test. Accordingly, we have elected to bypass
the qualitative assessment and proceed directly to the quantitative goodwill impairment test. We tested goodwill for impairment under the quantitative
goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of 2019 and concluded that goodwill was not impaired.
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Warranty Program
We warrant that our products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of twelve months from delivery. Warranty repairs are
guaranteed for the remainder of the original warranty period. Our warranty is limited to repairing or replacing products, or refunding the purchase price. At
the end of each reporting period, we estimate a reserve for warranty returns based on historical experience and knowledge of any applicable events or
transactions. The reserve for warranty returns is included in accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.
Stock-Based Compensation
We currently sponsor a stock incentive plan that allows for issuance of employee stock options and restricted stock awards, including restricted stock units.
We also have an employee stock purchase plan for all eligible employees. The fair value of share-based payment awards is expensed straight-line over the
requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period, for the entire award. Additionally, any modification of an award that increases its fair value
will require us to recognize additional expense.
The fair value of our stock option grants and purchase rights under our employee stock purchase plan are estimated as of the grant date using the Black-
Scholes option pricing model which is affected by our estimates of the risk free interest rate, our expected dividend yield, expected term and the expected
share price volatility of our common shares over the expected term. The fair value of our restricted stock awards are based on the market value of our stock
on the date of grant.
Research and Development
Costs associated with research and development activities are expensed as incurred, except for items with alternate future uses which are capitalized and
depreciated over their estimated useful lives.
On occasion, we enter into co-development arrangements with current or prospective customers to defray a portion of the research and development
expenses we expect to incur in connection with our development of an IC product. As amounts become due and payable, they are offset against research
and development expense on a pro-rata basis.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes under the asset and liability method. This approach requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the
expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred
tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are
expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that
includes the enactment date. We establish a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets if it is "more likely than not" that a portion or all of the asset
will not be realized in future tax returns.
An uncertain tax position represents treatment of a tax position taken in a filed tax return, or planned to be taken in a future tax return, that has not been
reflected in measuring income tax expense for financial reporting purposes. Until these positions are sustained by the taxing authorities, we do not
recognize the tax benefits resulting from such positions and report the tax effects for uncertain tax positions in our consolidated balance sheets.
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Risks and Uncertainties
Concentration of Suppliers
We do not own or operate a semiconductor fabrication facility and do not have the resources to manufacture our products internally. We rely on a limited
number of foundries and assembly and test vendors to produce all of our wafers and for completion of finished products. We do not have any long-term
agreements with any of these suppliers. In light of these dependencies, it is reasonably possible that failure to perform by one of these suppliers could have
a severe impact on our results of operations. Additionally, the concentration of these vendors within Taiwan, and the People’s Republic of China increases
our risk of supply disruption due to natural disasters, economic instability, political unrest or other regional disturbances.
Risk of Technological Change
The markets in which we compete, or seek to compete, are subject to rapid technological change, frequent new product introductions, changing customer
requirements for new products and features, and evolving industry standards. The introduction of new technologies and the emergence of new industry
standards could render our products less desirable or obsolete, which could harm our business.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash equivalents and accounts receivable. We limit our exposure
to credit risk associated with cash equivalent balances by holding our funds in high quality, highly liquid money market accounts. We limit our exposure to
credit risk associated with accounts receivable by carefully evaluating creditworthiness before offering terms to customers.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In November 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-18, Collaborative Arrangements: Clarifying the Interaction Between Topic
808 and Topic 606 ("ASU 2018-18"). ASU 2018-18 requires transactions in collaborative arrangements to be accounted for under ASC 606 if the
counterparty is a customer for a good or service (or bundle of goods and services) that is a distinct unit of account. The amendment also precludes entities
from presenting consideration from transactions with a collaborator that is not a customer together with revenue recognized from contracts with customers.
ASU 2018-18 is effective for us on January 1, 2020. We are currently assessing the impact of this update on our financial position, results of operations and
cash flows.
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASC 842"), which requires lessees to recognize leases
on the balance sheet and disclose key information about leasing arrangements. Topic 842 was subsequently amended by ASU No. 2018-01, Land Easement
Practical Expedient for Transition to Topic 842; ASU No. 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842; and ASU No. 2018-11, Targeted
Improvements. The new standard establishes a right-of-use model ("ROU") that requires a lessee to recognize a ROU asset and lease liability on the balance
sheet for all leases with a term longer than 12 months. Leases are classified as finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern and
classification of expense recognition in the income statement.
We adopted the new standard on January 1, 2019 and used the effective date as our date of initial application under the modified retrospective approach.
Under the effective date method, financial information and disclosures prior to January 1, 2019 are not required to be restated.
We elected the “practical expedient package,” which permits us not to reassess under the new standard our prior conclusions about lease identification,
lease classification and initial direct costs. We did not elect the use-of-hindsight or the practical expedient pertaining to land easements; the latter not being
applicable to us. We elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify. This means, for those leases that qualify, we will not
recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities, and this includes not recognizing ROU assets or lease liabilities for existing short-term leases of those assets in
transition. We also elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all of our leases.
Upon adoption, we recognized operating lease liabilities of $6,847 based on the present value of the remaining minimum rental payments under current
leasing standards for existing operating leases. We also recognized ROU assets of $6,224 which represents the operating lease liability adjusted for accrued
rent and cease-use liabilities. The adoption did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated statements of operations or cash flows. The most
significant impact relates to (1) the recognition of new ROU assets and lease liabilities on our balance sheet for our office operating leases; and (2)
providing significant new disclosures about our leasing activities.
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NOTE 3: ACQUISITION
On August 2, 2017, we acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of ViXS (the "Acquisition"). We issued 0.04836 of a share of our common stock in
exchange for each share of ViXS common stock outstanding and for certain ViXS restricted stock units which were vested simultaneously with closing.
ViXS designs and develops advanced video processing semiconductor solutions. The Acquisition added families of video processor components for
consumer applications and cloud, video delivery and infrastructure markets, along with a companion family of networking components to our solutions.
These factors contributed to establishing the purchase price and supported the premium paid over the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets
acquired.
The aggregate purchase price for ViXS was $16,975 and consisted of $16,316 related to the issuance of 3,586,020 shares of our common stock plus $659
related to: (i) the issuance of 202,043 unvested restricted stock units, in exchange for ViXS’ unvested restricted stock units, plus (ii) the issuance of
122,242 shares to a holder of ViXS restricted stock units which were vested simultaneously with closing. The purchase price calculations were based on the
closing price of our common stock on the day the transaction closed.
The ViXS chief executive officer (the "CEO") was terminated in connection with the closing of the transaction. As a result, we recognized expense of
$1,115, which consisted of $800 related to a severance agreement, payable over 24 months, and $315 related to accelerated vesting of the CEO’s ViXS
restricted stock units which were exchanged for Pixelworks common stock at closing. Such amount was included within selling, general and administrative
within our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017.
The purchase price was allocated to the assets and liabilities based on fair values as follows:
Purchase price
Less net liabilities assumed:
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Inventories
Property and equipment
Other assets
Identifiable intangible assets
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities
Revolving bank loan
Convertible debt
Other noncurrent liabilities
Goodwill
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$
16,975
1,901
968
3,175
964
1,562
6,730
(1,736)
(2,832)
(4,046)
(6,485)
(1,633)
$
(1,432)
18,407
The allocation of the purchase price was based upon various estimates and assumptions. Below are the significant valuations that were performed in
connection with the Acquisition:
• We performed a valuation of the convertible debt. We assigned $4,762 of the purchase price to convertible debt, consisting of the contractual
amount of $6,068 offset by a debt discount of $1,306, and $1,723 to the embedded conversion feature. No other features of the debt were assigned
value at the Acquisition date.
• We performed a valuation of acquired intangible assets. We assigned $5,050 of the purchase price to acquired developed technology with
estimated lives of 5 years or less, $1,270 to customer relationships with estimated lives of 3 years or less, and $410 to backlog and trademark with
estimated lives of 2 years or less. ViXS had no in-process research and development.
• We recorded an inventory step-up of $2,191 to record inventory at fair value. We recognized $12 in 2019, $424 in 2018 and $1,755 in 2017 within
cost of goods sold as the inventory was sold. The inventory step-up was fully recognized as of December 31, 2019.
We recorded gross deferred tax assets of $62,992, subject to a valuation allowance of $62,972 to recognize book basis and tax basis differences of various
balance sheet assets and liabilities and corporate tax attributes acquired.
The goodwill resulting from this transaction is not deductible for tax purposes.
The results of ViXS’ operations are included in our consolidated statement of operations beginning on the date of acquisition. ViXS revenue of $4,489 and
net loss of $(6,729), which included $1,920 in restructuring charges, (see Note 7: "Restructurings") and $3,633 of non-cash amortization of acquisition and
debt related items are included in our consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017.
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NOTE 4. BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable consists of the following:
Accounts receivable, gross
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accounts receivable, net
The following is a summary of the change in our allowance for doubtful accounts:
Balance at beginning of year
Additions charged (reductions credited)
Balance at end of year
Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
Finished goods
Work-in-process
Inventories
December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
10,938 $
(23)
10,915 $
7,003
(21)
6,982
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
21 $
2
23 $
47 $
(26)
21 $
32
15
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December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
1,630 $
3,771
5,401 $
1,577
1,377
2,954
We recorded inventory write-downs of $137, $121 and $349 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. The inventory write-
downs were for lower of cost or market and excess and obsolescence exposure. The inventory write-downs were offset by sales of previously written-down
inventory of $35, $152 and $165 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets
Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of current prepaid expenses, deposits, income taxes receivable and other receivables.
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Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment consists of the following:
Equipment, furniture and fixtures
Tooling
Software
Leasehold improvements
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property and equipment, net
December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
8,494 $
6,552
6,428
1,392
22,866
(18,258)
4,608 $
9,536
6,552
5,444
1,350
22,882
(16,731)
6,151
Software amortization was $1,320, $1,407 and $1,501 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Depreciation and amortization
expense for equipment, furniture, fixtures, tooling and leasehold improvements was $2,300, $2,148 and $2,076 for the years ended December 31, 2019,
2018 and 2017, respectively.
Other Assets, Net
Other assets consist primarily of deposits, deferred tax assets and licensed technology. Amortization of licensed technology was $217 for the year ended
December 31, 2019 and $0 for each of the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
Acquired Intangible Assets, Net
In connection with the Acquisition, we recorded certain identifiable intangible assets. See Note 3: “Acquisition” for additional information. Acquired
intangible assets resulting from this transaction consist of the following:
Developed technology
Customer relationships
Backlog and tradename
Less: accumulated amortization
Acquired intangible assets, net
December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
5,050 $
1,270
410
6,730
(4,026)
2,704 $
5,050
1,270
410
6,730
(2,522)
4,208
Intangible assets are amortized over the following estimated useful lives: developed technology and customer relationships, 3 to 5 years; tradename and
backlog, 6 to 18 months. Backlog was fully amortized as of December 31, 2018 and tradename was fully amortized as of December 31, 2019.
Amortization expense for intangible assets was $1,504 for the year ended December 31, 2019, with $1,192 included in cost of revenue and $312 included
in selling, general and administrative on the consolidated statement of operations. As of December 31, 2019, future estimated amortization expense is as
follows:
Years ending December 31:
2020
2021
2022
1,497
1,117
90
2,704
$
Acquired intangible assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be
recoverable. Conditions that would trigger an impairment assessment include, but are not limited to, past, current, or expected cash flow or operating losses
associated with the asset. There were no such triggering events requiring an impairment assessment of other intangible assets as of December 31, 2019.
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Goodwill
Goodwill resulted from the Acquisition, whereby we recorded goodwill of $18,407. See Note 3: "Acquisition" for information concerning the acquisition.
See Note 2: "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" for information on our assessment of goodwill impairment.
Accrued Liabilities and Current Portion of Long-Term Liabilities
Accrued liabilities and current portion of long-term liabilities consist of the following:
Accrued payroll and related liabilities
Operating lease liability, current
Accrued commissions and royalties
Current portion of accrued liabilities for asset financings
Accrued interest payable
Deferred revenue
Accrued costs related to restructuring
Liability for warranty returns
Other
Accrued liabilities and current portion of long-term liabilities
The following is a summary of the change in deferred revenue and our liability for warranty returns:
December 31,
2019
2018
3,440 $
1,545
663
483
397
146
66
10
1,942
8,692 $
4,428
—
900
748
403
96
200
13
3,468
10,256
$
$
Deferred revenue:
Balance at beginning of period
Revenue deferred
Revenue recognized
Balance at end of period
Liability for warranty returns:
Balance at beginning of year
Provision
Charge-offs
Balance at end of year
Short-Term Line of Credit
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
$
$
96 $
511
(461)
146 $
13 $
5
(8)
10 $
418 $
610
(932)
96 $
17 $
9
(13)
13 $
—
418
—
418
28
2
(13)
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On December 21, 2010, we entered into a Loan and Security Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (the "Bank"), which was amended on December 14,
2012, December 4, 2013, December 18, 2015, December 15, 2016, July 21, 2017, December 21, 2017, December 18, 2018 and December 18, 2019 (as
amended, the "Revolving Loan Agreement"). The Revolving Loan Agreement provides a secured working capital-based revolving line of credit (the
"Revolving Line") in an aggregate amount of up to the lesser of (i) $10,000, or (ii) $2,500 plus 80% of eligible domestic accounts receivable and certain
foreign accounts receivable. The Revolving Line has a maturity date of December 27, 2020. In addition, the Revolving Loan Agreement provides for non-
formula advances of up to $10,000 which may be made solely during the last five business days of any fiscal month or quarter and which must be repaid by
the Company on or before the fifth business day after the applicable fiscal month or quarter end.
Amounts advanced under the Revolving Line bear interest at an annual rate equal to the lender's prime rate plus 0.25%. The Revolving Loan Agreement, as
amended also provides an option for LIBOR advances that bear interest based on the LIBOR rate, subject to the availability of a LIBOR rate. Interest on
the Revolving Line is due monthly, with the balance due on December 27, 2020, which is the scheduled maturity date for the Revolving Line.
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The Revolving Loan Agreement, as amended contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including with respect to the following: compliance
with laws, provision of financial statements and periodic reports, payment of taxes, maintenance of inventory and insurance, maintenance of operating
accounts at the Bank, the Bank's access to collateral, formation or acquisition of subsidiaries, incurrence of indebtedness, dispositions of assets, granting
liens, changes in business, ownership or business locations, engaging in mergers and acquisitions, making investments or distributions and affiliate
transactions. The covenants also require that the Company maintain a minimum ratio of qualifying financial assets to the sum of qualifying financial
obligations.
The Revolving Loan Agreement, as amended also contains customary events of default, including the following: defaults with respect to covenant
compliance, the occurrence of a material adverse change, the occurrence of certain bankruptcy or insolvency events, cross-defaults, judgment defaults and
material misrepresentations. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the Company's obligations under the Revolving Loan
Agreement, as amended and an increase to the applicable interest rate, and would permit the Bank to exercise remedies with respect to its security interest.
To secure the repayment of any amounts borrowed under the Revolving Loan Agreement, as amended, the Company granted to the Bank a security interest
in substantially all of its assets, excluding its intellectual property assets. The Company has agreed not to pledge or otherwise encumber its intellectual
property assets without prior written permission from the Bank.
As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, we had no outstanding borrowings on the Revolving Line.
NOTE 5: CONVERTIBLE DEBT
As part of the Acquisition, we assumed secured convertible debt and as a result of the change in control of ViXS, the convertible debt holders had a right to
put the debt to the Company. A majority of the holders agreed to waive their right to accelerate and to accept 0.04836 share of our common stock for each
share of ViXS common stock the holder would have been entitled to receive upon the exercise of the conversion option.
On January 12, 2018, the Company provided notice to the holders of the convertible debt of its election to redeem the convertible debt in full as of March
13, 2018. Subsequently, certain holders of the convertible debt elected to convert their convertible debt into shares of common stock of Pixelworks
pursuant to the terms of the convertible debt. This resulted in the issuance of 435,353 shares of our common stock which was valued at an aggregate of
$2,646. We paid an aggregate of CAD $2,875 (equivalent to $2,220 USD) to redeem the convertible debt of those holders who did not elect to convert their
convertible debt. The extinguishment of the debt during the first quarter of 2018 resulted in a gain of $1,272 which is recorded in interest income (expense)
and other, net within our condensed consolidated statement of operations.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, interest expense consisted of $66 related to the contractual rate of interest and $69 related to accretion of the
discount. During the year ended December 31, 2018, we recorded net foreign currency losses of approximately $15 in other expense. For the year ended
December 31, 2017, interest expense consisted of $227 related to the contractual rate of interest and $196 related to accretion of the discount. During the
year ended December 31, 2017, we recorded net foreign currency gains of approximately $(4) in other expense.
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NOTE 6. MARKETABLE SECURITIES AND FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Marketable Securities
As of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, all of our marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and consist of the following:
Short-term marketable securities:
As of December 31, 2019:
Commercial paper
U.S. government treasury bills
Corporate debt securities
As of December 31, 2018:
Corporate debt securities
U.S. government treasury bills
Commercial paper
Cost
Unrealized Gain
(Loss)
Fair Value
$
$
$
$
2,487 $
— $
2,249
2,236
6,972 $
1
2
3 $
3,238 $
(2) $
1,841
992
6,071 $
—
—
(2) $
2,487
2,250
2,238
6,975
3,236
1,841
992
6,069
Unrealized holding gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of shareholders’ equity, in the condensed
consolidated balance sheets.
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Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at
the measurement date. Three levels of inputs may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1:
Level 2:
Level 3:
Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Valuations based on inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or
indirectly.
Valuations based on unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data available, which require the reporting entity to develop
its own assumptions.
The following table presents information about our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated balance sheets as of
December 31, 2019 and 2018:
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
As of December 31, 2019:
Assets:
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds
Short-term marketable securities:
U.S. government treasury bills
Commercial paper
Corporate debt securities
As of December 31, 2018:
Assets:
Cash equivalents:
Money market funds
Commercial paper
Corporate debt securities
Short-term marketable securities:
U.S. government treasury bills
Corporate debt securities
Commercial paper
$
1,307 $
— $
— $
2,250
—
—
—
2,487
2,238
$
13,388 $
—
—
1,841
—
—
— $
250
249
—
3,236
992
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,307
2,250
2,487
2,238
13,388
250
249
1,841
3,236
992
We primarily use the market approach to determine the fair value of our financial instruments. The fair value of our current assets and liabilities, including
accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates the carrying value due to the short-term nature of these balances. We have currently chosen not to
elect the fair value option for any items that are not already required to be measured at fair value in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
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NOTE 7: RESTRUCTURINGS
In June 2019, we executed a restructuring plan to make the operation of the Company more efficient. The plan included an approximately 2% reduction in
workforce, primarily in the areas of sales and operations.
In April 2018, we executed a restructuring plan to make the operation of the Company more efficient. The plan included an approximately 5% reduction in
workforce, primarily in the areas of development, marketing and administration. The plan also included closing the Hong Kong office and reducing the size
of the Toronto office.
In September 2017, in connection with the Acquisition, we executed a restructuring plan to secure significant synergies between ViXS and Pixelworks. The
plan included an approximately 15% reduction in workforce, primarily in the area of development, however, it also impacted administration and sales.
Total restructuring expense included in our statement of operations for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 is comprised of the following:
Operating expenses — restructuring:
Employee severance and benefits
Facility closure and consolidations
Total included in operating expenses
Total restructuring expense
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
398 $
—
398
398 $
714 $
750
1,464
1,464 $
1,920
—
1,920
1,920
The following is a rollforward of the accrued liabilities related to restructuring for the year ended December 31, 2019:
Facility closure and consolidations
Employee severance and benefits
Accrued costs related to restructuring
Balance as of December
31, 2018
Adjustment
Expensed
Payments
Balance as of December
31, 2019
$
360 $
(360) $
— $
— $
—
360
—
(360)
398
398
(332)
(332)
—
66
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The adjustment to accrued costs related to restructuring was due to adjusting the right-of-use asset associated with cease-use liabilities upon the adoption of
ASC 842 and did not result in an adjustment to restructuring expense.
NOTE 8: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
During the first quarter of 2017, we entered into a best efforts co-development agreement (the "Co-development Agreement") with a customer to defray a
portion of the research and development expenses we incurred in connection with our development of an integrated circuit product to be sold exclusively to
the customer. Our development costs exceeded the amounts received from the customer and we retain ownership of any modifications or improvements to
our pre-existing intellectual property and may use such improvements in products sold to other customers.
Under the co-development agreement, $4,000 was payable by the customer within 60 days of the date of the agreement and two additional payments
of $2,000 were each payable upon completion of certain development milestones. As amounts became due and payable, they were offset against research
and development expense on a pro rata basis. We recognized offsets to research and development expense of $4,000 related to the Co-development
Agreement during each of the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017. All milestones under the Co-development Agreement were completed as of
December 31, 2018.
NOTE 9: LEASES
On January 1, 2019, we adopted the new requirements of ASC 842, under the modified retrospective approach, using the effective date method. Under the
effective date method, financial information and disclosures prior to January 1, 2019 are not required to be restated.
We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, other current
liabilities, and operating lease liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.
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ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising
from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the
lease term. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at
commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. Operating lease ROU assets also exclude lease incentives received. For purposes
of calculating operating lease liabilities, lease terms may be deemed to include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that the
Company will exercise that option.
We have operating leases for office buildings and one vehicle. Our leases have remaining lease terms of 1 year to 7 years. Supplemental information related
to lease expense and valuation of the ROU assets and lease liabilities was as follows:
Operating lease cost
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases
Leased assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)
Weighted average discount rate
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of December 31, 2019 were as follows:
Operating Lease Payments
Years ending December 31:
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total operating lease payments
Less imputed interest
Total operating lease liabilities
Year Ended
December 31, 2019
2,496
2,697
1,440
4.97
5.49%
1,810
1,170
1,144
933
822
308
308
77
6,572
(815)
5,757
$
$
As of December 31, 2019, the Company had no operating lease liabilities that had not commenced.
As required, the following disclosure is provided for periods prior to adoption of ASC 842. Minimum lease commitments as of December 31, 2018 that had
initial or remaining lease terms in excess of one year were as follows:
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Operating Leases
1,856
1,039
708
539
492
378
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NOTE 10: REVENUE
On January 1, 2018 we adopted the new requirements of Accounting Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"),
under the modified retrospective approach. Therefore, the requirements of ASC 606 have only been applied to existing contracts (those for which the entity
has remaining performance obligations) as of, and new contracts after, the date of initial application, or January 1, 2018. ASC 606 is not applied to
contracts that were completed before the effective date. The adoption of this new standard did not result in an adjustment to our consolidated financial
statements but we have included additional disclosures in our periodic reports.
Revenue is recognized when control of the promised good or service is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect
to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. Our principal revenue generating activities consist of the following:
Product Sales - We sell integrated circuit products, also known as “chips” or “ICs”, based upon a customer purchase order, which includes a fixed
price per unit. We have elected to account for shipping and handling as activities to fulfill the promise to transfer the goods, and not evaluate
whether these activities are promised services to the customer. We generally satisfy our single performance obligation upon shipment of the goods
to the customer and recognize revenue at a point in time upon shipment of the underlying product.
Our shipments are subject to limited return rights subject to our limited warranty for our products sold. In addition, we may provide other credits
to certain customers pursuant to price protection and stock rotation rights, all of which are considered variable consideration when estimating the
amount of revenue to recognize. We use the “most likely amount” method to determine the amount of consideration to which we are entitled. Our
estimate of variable consideration is reassessed at the end of each reporting period based on changes in facts and circumstances. Historically,
returns and credits have not been material.
Engineering Services - We enter into contracts for professional engineering services that include software development and customization. We
identify each performance obligation in our engineering services agreements (“ESAs”) at contract inception. The ESA generally includes project
deliverables specified by the customer. The performance obligations in the ESA are generally combined into one deliverable, with the pricing for
services stated at a fixed amount. Services provided under the ESA generally result in the transfer of control over time. We recognize revenue on
ESAs based on the proportion of labor hours expended to the total hours expected to complete the contract performance obligation. ESAs could
include substantive customer acceptance provisions. In ESAs that include substantive customer acceptance provisions, we recognize revenue upon
customer acceptance.
License Revenue - On occasion, we derive revenue from the license of our internally developed intellectual property ("IP"). IP licensing
agreements that we enter into generally provide licensees the right to incorporate our IP components in their products with terms and conditions
that vary by licensee. Fees under these agreements generally include license fees relating to our IP and support service fees, resulting in two
performance obligations. We evaluate each performance obligation, which generally results in the transfer of control at a point in time for the
license fee and over time for support services.
Other - From time-to-time, we enter into arrangements for other revenue generating activities, such as providing technical support services to
customers through technical support agreements. In each circumstance, we evaluate such arrangements for our performance obligations which
generally results in the transfer of control for such services over time. Historically, such arrangements have not been material to our operating
results.
The following table provides information about disaggregated revenue based on the preceding categories for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018:
IC sales
Engineering services, license and other
Total revenues
Year ended December 31,
2019
2018
$
$
66,250 $
2,505
68,755 $
74,247
2,307
76,554
For segment information, including revenue by geographic region, see "Note 16: Segment Information".
Our contract balances include accounts receivable, deferred revenue and our liability for warranty returns. For information concerning these contract
balances, see "Note 4: Balance Sheet Components".
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Payment terms and conditions for goods and services provided vary by contract; however, payment is generally required within 30 to 60 days of invoicing.
We have not identified any material costs incurred associated with obtaining a contract with a customer which would meet the criteria to be capitalized,
therefore, these costs are expensed as incurred.
The aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations with an original expected duration of greater than one year
is $270, which we expect to recognize ratably over the next 27 months.
NOTE 11: INTEREST INCOME (EXPENSE) AND OTHER, NET
Interest income (expense) and other, consists of the following:
Other income
Interest income
Interest expense
Gain on debt extinguishment
Discount accretion on convertible debt fair value
Fair value adjustment on convertible debt conversion option
Total interest income (expense) and other, net
NOTE 12. INCOME TAXES
Current and Deferred Income Tax Expense
Domestic and foreign pre-tax income (loss) is as follows:
Domestic
Foreign
Domestic and foreign pre-tax loss
Income tax expense attributable to operations is comprised of the following:
Current:
Federal
State
Foreign
Total current
Deferred:
Foreign
Total deferred
Income tax expense
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Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
425 $
327
(158)
—
—
—
225 $
296
(369)
1,272
(69)
—
190
141
(455)
29
(196)
(743)
594 $
1,355 $
(1,034)
$
$
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
(16,072) $
7,448
(8,624) $
(3,843) $
378
(3,465) $
1,516
(4,583)
(3,067)
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
(103) $
(6) $
(321)
2
509
408
45
45
453 $
10
506
510
(62)
(62)
448 $
4
806
489
4
4
493
$
$
$
$
The reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate to our effective income tax rate is as follows:
Federal statutory rate
Expiration of tax attributes
Change in valuation allowance
Impact of foreign earnings
Permanent items
Research and development credits
Stock-based compensation
Tax contingencies, net of reversals
Tax law change
Other
Effective income tax rate
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
21 %
21 %
(38)
31
(25)
3
7
(5)
1
—
—
(5)%
(140)
73
13
—
10
(5)
2
—
13
(13)%
34 %
(146)
1,064
(3)
(9)
7
(10)
(1)
(946)
(6)
(16)%
Deferred Tax Assets, Liabilities and Valuation Allowance
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts for income tax purposes. Significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
Deferred tax assets:
Research and experimentation credit and deduction carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforwards
Depreciation and amortization
Reserves and accrued expenses
Deferred stock-based compensation
Foreign tax credit carryforwards
Other
Total gross deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Other
Total gross deferred tax liabilities
Less valuation allowance
Net deferred tax assets
December 31,
2019
2018
$
67,648 $
47,779
1,956
1,785
1,134
719
1,434
65,868
53,415
1,420
1,348
884
928
320
122,455
124,183
(1,300)
(1,300)
(319)
(319)
(121,005)
(123,672)
$
150 $
192
The Company adopted ASU 2016-09 in the first quarter of 2017. The Company had excess tax benefits for which a benefit could not be previously
recognized of approximately $485. Upon adoption the balance of the unrecognized excess tax benefits was reversed with the impact recorded to retained
earnings including the change to the valuation allowance as a result of the adoption.
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was enacted on December 22, 2017. The Act reduced the U.S. federal corporate tax rate from 35% to 21%, and
required companies to pay a one-time transition tax on earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred and creates new taxes on
certain foreign sourced earnings. Due to a net operating loss position for U.S. tax purposes, the impact from the repatriation of our foreign earnings was not
significant. Additionally, a tax on certain foreign earnings in excess of 10 percent of the foreign subsidiaries tangible assets (i.e., global intangible low-
taxed income or "GILTI") became effective in 2018. The calculation of GILTI resulted in an inclusion of $8,054 for the current year. We previously elected
to treat the GILTI as a period cost or period expense. As of December 31, 2017 we recorded a receivable for our AMT tax credit carryforwards of $343
which is refundable under the Act and we expect to receive this $343 during 2020.
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On December 22, 2017, Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 was issued to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not
have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain
income tax effects of the Act. In accordance with SAB 118, we used provisional amounts and reasonable estimates at December 31, 2017 to estimate the
impact of the Act. The accounting related to the Act was completed in the fourth quarter of 2018 and we determined that there was no impact due to a full
valuation allowance in the U.S. and the utilization of prior year net operating loss carryforwards against additional taxable income.
We continue to record a full valuation allowance against our U.S. and Canadian net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, as it is not more
likely than not that we will realize a benefit from these assets in a future period. We have not provided a valuation allowance against any of our foreign net
deferred tax assets as we have concluded it is more likely than not that we will realize a benefit from these assets in a future period because our subsidiaries
in these jurisdictions are cost-plus taxpayers. The net valuation allowance decreased $2,667 and decreased $2,531 for the years ended December 31, 2019
and 2018, respectively, and increased $30,867 for the year ended December 31, 2017.
As of December 31, 2019, we had federal, state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $174,465, $10,851 and $38,461 respectively, which will
begin to expire in 2020 with $973 of our federal net operating loss carryforward lasting indefinitely. As of December 31, 2019, we had available federal,
state and foreign research and experimentation tax credit carryforwards of $9,506, $4,653, and $28,123 respectively. The federal and state tax credits began
expiring in 2020 while the foreign credits have an indefinite life. In addition, our Canadian subsidiary has unclaimed scientific and experimental
expenditures to be carried forward and applied against future income in Canada of approximately $120,964. We have a general foreign tax credit of $610
which began expiring in 2020.
Our ability to utilize our federal net operating losses may be limited by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which imposes an
annual limit on the ability of a corporation that undergoes an "ownership change" to use its net operating loss carryforwards to reduce its tax liability. An
ownership change is generally defined as a greater than 50% increase in equity ownership by 5% shareholders in any three-year period.
We recognized all of the earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as part of the transition tax of the Act. As of December 31, 2019, we do not have a liability for
unremitted foreign earnings.
Our Chinese subsidiary is designated as an Advanced Technology Service Enterprise, allowing it to benefit from a Chinese tax holiday resulting in a
reduction of its tax rate to 15% through 2021. The tax rate will return to 25% in 2022 upon expiration of the tax holiday. The impact from the extension of
the tax holiday was recognized during the fourth quarter of 2019, the quarter in which the extension was approved by the tax authorities.
Uncertain Tax Positions
We have recorded tax liabilities to address potential exposures involving positions that could be challenged by taxing authorities. As of December 31, 2019
the amount of our uncertain tax positions was a liability of $1,554 and a reduction to deferred tax assets of $1,100. As of December 31, 2018, the amount of
our uncertain tax positions was a liability of $1,661 and a reduction to deferred tax assets of $925.
The following is a summary of the change in our liability for uncertain tax positions and interest and penalties:
Uncertain tax positions:
Balance at beginning of year
Accrual for positions taken in a prior year
Accrual for positions taken in current year
Reversals due to lapse of statute of limitations
Balance at end of year
Interest and penalties:
Balance at beginning of year
Accrual for positions taken in prior year
Accrual for positions taken in current year
Reversals due to lapse of statute of limitations
Balance at end of year
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2019
2018
2,504 $
2,444
(14)
188
(109)
2,569 $
82 $
28
2
(27)
85 $
(91)
160
(9)
2,504
68
21
3
(10)
82
$
$
$
$
During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, we recognized $30, $24 and $46, respectively, of interest and penalties in income tax expense
in our consolidated statements of operations.
We file income tax returns in the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions. A number of years may elapse before an uncertain tax position is resolved by
settlement or statute of limitations. Settlement of any particular position could require the use of cash. If the uncertain tax positions we have accrued for are
sustained by the taxing authorities in our favor, the reduction of the liability will reduce our effective tax rate. We reasonably expect reductions in the
liability for unrecognized tax benefits and interest and penalties of approximately $85 within the next twelve months due to the expiration of statutes of
limitation in federal, state and foreign jurisdictions.
We are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, and foreign examinations for years before 2016, 2015 and 2012, respectively. Our net operating loss and tax
credit carryforwards from all years may be subject to adjustment for three years following the year in which utilized. We do not anticipate that any potential
tax adjustments will have a significant impact on our financial position or results of operations.
We were not subject to, nor have we received any notice of, income tax examinations in any jurisdiction as of December 31, 2019.
NOTE 13. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Royalties
We license technology from third parties and have agreed to pay certain suppliers a royalty based on the number of chips sold or manufactured, the net
sales price of the chips containing the licensed technology or a fixed non-cancelable fee. Royalty expense is recognized based on our estimated average unit
cost for royalty contracts with non-cancelable prepayments and the stated contractual per unit rate for all other agreements. Royalty expense was $521,
$742 and $1,017 for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively, which is included in cost of revenue in our consolidated statements
of operations.
401(k) Plan
We sponsor a 401(k) plan for eligible employees. Participants may defer a percentage of their annual compensation on a pre-tax basis, not to exceed the
dollar limit that is set by law. A discretionary matching contribution by the Company is allowed and is equal to a uniform percentage of the amount of
salary reduction elected to be deferred, which percentage will be determined each year by the Company. We made contributions of $62 to the 401(k) plan
during the year ended December 31, 2019 and no contributions to the 401(k) plan during 2018 or 2017.
Software licenses
We acquire rights to use certain software engineer design tools under software licenses.
As of December 31, 2019, future minimum payments under non-cancelable software licenses are as follows:
Year Ending December 31,
2020
2021
2022
Less: Interest component
Present value of minimum software license payments
Less: Current portion
Long-term portion of obligations
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$
$
Software licenses
507
333
250
1,090
(79)
1,011
(483)
528
Other Contractual Obligation
As part of the Acquisition discussed in "Note 3: Acquisition", we acquired debt associated with an agreement with the Government of Canada called
Technology Partnerships Canada ("TPC"). As part of the TPC agreement, ViXS Systems Inc. was provided funding to assist in research and development
expenses of which a portion was later required to be repaid because the conditions for repayment were met. The scheduled payments are made on a
quarterly basis and end in January 2024. $482 and $446 are included in accrued liabilities and current portion of long-term liabilities in our consolidated
balance sheet as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. $441 and $562 are included in long-term liabilities, net of current portion in our
consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Contract Manufacturers
In the normal course of business, we commit to purchase products from our contract manufacturers to be delivered within the next 90 days. In certain
situations, should we cancel an order, we could be required to pay cancellation fees. Such obligations could impact our immediate results of operations but
would not materially affect our business.
Indemnifications
Certain of our agreements include limited indemnification provisions for claims from third-parties relating to our intellectual property. It is not possible for
us to predict the maximum potential amount of future payments or indemnification costs under these or similar agreements due to the conditional nature of
our obligations and the unique facts and circumstances involved in each particular agreement. We have not made any payments under these agreements in
the past, and as of December 31, 2019, we have not incurred any material liabilities arising from these indemnification obligations. In the future, however,
such obligations could immediately impact our results of operations but are not expected to materially affect our business.
Legal Proceedings
We are subject to legal matters that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of our business. Although we currently believe that resolving such
matters, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, our results of operations, or our cash flows, these
matters are subject to inherent uncertainties and our view of these matters may change in the future.
NOTE 14. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share amounts are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted weighted average shares
outstanding include the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus potentially dilutive common shares outstanding during the period.
The following schedule reconciles the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share (in thousands, except per share data):
Net loss
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted
Net loss per share - basic and diluted
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
$
(9,077) $
37,851
(0.24) $
(3,913) $
35,959
(0.11) $
(3,560)
31,507
(0.11)
The following shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):
Employee equity incentive plans
Convertible debt
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
3,419
—
3,349
—
3,879
371
Potentially dilutive common shares from employee equity incentive plans are determined by applying the treasury stock method to the assumed exercise of
outstanding stock options, the assumed vesting of outstanding restricted stock units, and the assumed issuance of common stock under the employee stock
purchase plan. Potentially dilutive common shares from the convertible debt were determined by applying the if-converted method to the assumed
conversion of the outstanding convertible debt.
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NOTE 15. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. The Board of Directors is authorized to fix
or alter the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions granted to, or imposed on, each series of preferred stock. There were no shares of preferred stock
issued as of December 31, 2019 and 2018.
Common Stock
The Company is authorized to issue 250,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.001 per share. Shareholders of common stock have
unlimited voting rights and are entitled to receive the net assets of the Company upon dissolution, subject to the rights of the preferred shareholders, if any.
Employee Equity Incentive Plans
On May 23, 2006, our shareholders approved the adoption of the Pixelworks, Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2006 Plan"). The 2006 Plan has since
been amended on certain occasions, most recently on May 15, 2019 when our shareholders approved an increase to the total number of authorized shares to
16,783,333 shares. As of December 31, 2019, 1,312,937 shares were available for grant under the 2006 Plan.
Stock Options
The contractual life of newly issued stock option awards is six years. Our new hire vesting schedule provides that each option becomes exercisable at a rate
of 25% on the first anniversary date of the grant and 2.083% on the last day of every month thereafter for a total of 36 additional increments. Our merit
vesting schedule provides that merit-type awards become exercisable monthly over a period of three years.
The following is a summary of stock option activity:
Options outstanding as of December 31, 2018:
Granted
Exercised
Canceled and forfeited
Expired
Options outstanding as of December 31, 2019:
Number of
shares
Weighted
average
exercise
price
603,355 $
33,484
(80,542)
(10,687)
(12,126)
533,484 $
The following table summarizes information about options outstanding as of December 31, 2019:
Range of exercise prices
$2.00 - $2.00
2.46 - 2.46
2.67 - 4.52
4.56 - 6.05
$0.60 - $6.05
Options Outstanding
Options Exercisable
Number
outstanding as of
December 31,
2019
Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
life
Weighted
average
exercise
price
Number
exercisable as of
December 31,
2019
Weighted
average
exercise
price
3,500
350,000
135,984
44,000
533,484
2.53 $
2.01
3.15
2.62
2.35 $
2.00
2.46
3.23
5.14
2.87
2,917 $
342,708
80,814
31,042
457,481 $
2.52
3.91
0.61
2.63
3.50
2.87
2.00
2.46
2.93
5.14
2.72
During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 the total intrinsic value of options exercised was $256, $1,698 and $1,801, respectively, for
which no income tax benefit has been recorded because a full valuation allowance has been provided for our U.S. deferred tax assets. As of December 31,
2019, options outstanding had a total intrinsic value of $617.
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Options outstanding that have vested and are expected to vest as of December 31, 2019 are as follows:
Vested
Expected to vest
Total
Restricted Stock
Number of
shares
457,481 $
70,871
528,352 $
Weighted
average
exercise
price
Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
term
2.72
3.77
2.86
Aggregate
intrinsic
value
589
28
617
2.07 $
4.01
2.33 $
The 2006 Plan provides for the issuance of restricted stock, including restricted stock units. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 we
granted 1,917,514, 1,346,440, and 1,514,527 shares, respectively, of restricted stock with a weighted average grant date fair value of $3.81, $4.24, and
$4.87 per share, respectively.
The following is a summary of restricted stock activity:
Unvested at December 31, 2018:
Granted
Vested
Canceled
Unvested at December 31, 2019:
Expected to vest after December 31, 2019
Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Number of
shares
Weighted average
grant date fair value
4.16
2,564,254 $
1,917,514
(1,222,127)
(147,215)
3,112,426 $
2,855,953 $
3.81
3.87
4.37
4.06
4.06
On May 18, 2010, our shareholders approved the adoption of the 2010 Pixelworks, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP") for U.S. employees
and for certain foreign subsidiary employees. The ESPP provides for separate offering periods commencing on February 1 and August 1, with the first
offering period beginning August 1, 2010. Each offering period continues for a period of 18 months with purchases every six months. Each eligible
employee may purchase up to 3,000 shares of stock on each purchase date, with a maximum annual purchase amount of $25. The purchase price is equal to
85% of the lesser of the fair market value of the shares on the offering date or on the purchase date. A total of 1,300,000 shares of common stock have been
reserved for issuance under the ESPP. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, we issued 194,361, 181,960 and 153,242 shares,
respectively for proceeds of $519, $420 and $270, respectively, under the ESPP.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
The fair value of stock-based compensation was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following weighted average
assumptions:
Stock Option Plans:
Risk free interest rate
Expected dividend yield
Expected term (in years)
Volatility
Employee Stock Purchase Plan:
Risk free interest rate
Expected dividend yield
Expected term (in years)
Volatility
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
2.47%
0%
5.00
66%
2.05%
0%
1.05
65%
2.68%
0%
5.00
74%
1.97%
0%
1.06
51%
1.85%
0%
5.00
75%
1.09%
0%
1.07
65%
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The weighted average fair value of options granted during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $2.23, $3.03 and $2.58, respectively.
The risk free interest rate is estimated using an average of treasury bill interest rates. The expected dividend yield is zero as we have not paid any dividends
to date and do not expect to pay dividends in the future. Expected volatility is estimated based on the historical volatility of our common stock over the
expected term as this represents our best estimate of future volatility. The contractual life of newly issued stock options is six years, and we have elected to
use the "simplified method" to estimate expected term. Under the simplified method, an option's expected term is calculated as the average of its vesting
period and original contractual life. The expected term of ESPP purchase rights is based on the estimated weighted average time to purchase.
As of December 31, 2019, unrecognized stock-based compensation expense is $6,830, which is expected to be recognized as stock-based compensation
expense over a weighted average period of 1.19 years.
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NOTE 16. SEGMENT INFORMATION
We have identified a single operating segment: the design and development of ICs for use in electronic display devices. Substantially all of our assets are
located in the U.S.
Geographic Information
Revenue by geographic region, was as follows:
Japan
China
U.S.
Taiwan
Korea
Europe
Other
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
$
53,628 $
67,330 $
66,041
10,213
3,105
1,597
108
104
—
5,079
1,815
1,619
427
284
—
2,117
1,697
6,841
987
2,166
788
$
68,755 $
76,554 $
80,637
Significant Customers
The percentage of revenue attributable to our distributors, top five end customers, and individual distributors or end customers that represented more than
10% of revenue in at least one of the periods presented, is as follows:
Distributors:
All distributors
Distributor A
End Customers: 1
Top five end customers
End customer A
End customer B
End customer C
Year Ended December 31,
2019
2018
2017
44%
28%
77%
49%
12%
4%
44%
34%
82%
50%
9%
10%
1 End customers include customers who purchase directly from us, as well as customers who purchase our products indirectly through distributors.
Each of the following accounts represented 10% or more of total accounts receivable in at least one of the periods presented:
Account X
Account Y
Account Z
December 31,
2019
2018
42%
26%
24%
74
47%
27%
79%
47%
2%
9%
34%
—%
54%
NOTE 17. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
2019
Revenue, net
Gross profit
Loss from operations
Income (loss) before income taxes
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic
Diluted
2018
Revenue, net
Gross profit
Income (loss) from operations
Income (loss) before income taxes
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) per share:
Basic
Diluted
March 31
June 30
September 30
December 31 1
Quarterly Period Ended
$
16,648 $
18,027 $
18,057 $
8,472
(3,460)
541
133
0.00
0.00
9,376
(2,321)
(2,217)
(2,448)
(0.06)
(0.06)
$
15,292 $
19,251 $
7,802
(1,294)
(157)
(433)
(0.01)
(0.01)
9,534
(2,450)
(2,410)
(2,442)
(0.07)
(0.07)
9,347
(2,444)
(2,374)
(2,306)
(0.06)
(0.06)
21,472 $
11,237
431
519
431
0.01
0.01
16,023
7,300
(4,898)
(4,574)
(4,456)
(0.12)
(0.12)
20,539
10,905
(1,507)
(1,417)
(1,469)
(0.04)
(0.04)
1 The three months ended December 31, 2018 includes $424 in restructuring expenses.
NOTE 18. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 2, 2020, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company approved a restructuring plan to make the operation of the Company more
efficient and which would result in an approximately 4% reduction in workforce, primarily in the areas of research and development and sales. The Board
believes adoption of this restructuring plan will help streamline the Company’s operations and workforce, and more appropriately align the Company’s
operating expenses with current revenue levels. The Company expects the restructuring to be substantially completed by the end of the first quarter ending
March 31, 2020 and expects to incur total estimated restructuring charges of approximately $0.6 million related to employee severance and benefits. The
Company expects that these charges will largely be recorded in the first quarter of 2020.
Item 9.
None.
Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure.
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive
Officer (our Principal Executive Officer) and Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Accounting and Financial Officer) of our disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")). Based on this
evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2019, our disclosure controls and procedures were
effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act is (i) recorded,
processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated
and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions
regarding disclosure.
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Remediation effort to address material weakness
As previously described in Item 9A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018, the Company implemented a
remediation plan to address the material weakness discussed therein. This included the implementation of a control over the process of reviewing
significant aged liabilities with internal legal counsel for appropriate application of any statute of limitation. We believe that our remediation efforts to
establish controls surrounding aged liabilities are significant improvements to our processes and controls which address the material weakness. The
remediation process was complete as of December 31, 2019, when our enhanced control was operational for a sufficient period of time and tested, which
enabled management to conclude that the enhanced control is operating effectively.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining a system of internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"). All internal control systems, no matter
how well designed, have inherent limitations.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our CEO and CFO, under the oversight of our Board of Directors, we
evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, the last day of our fiscal year. This evaluation was
based on the criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the
Treadway Commission (2013 Framework). Based on our assessment, management has concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was
effective as of the end of the fiscal year to provide reasonable assurances regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
for external purposes in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that:
•
•
•
pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the
company;
provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP,
and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the
company; and
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that
could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of
compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Accordingly, even effective internal control over financial reporting can only provide
reasonable assurance of achieving its control objectives.
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019 has been audited by KPMG LLP, our independent registered
public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which is presented below.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Besides the remediation of the material weakness described above, there were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in
Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably
likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Pixelworks, Inc.:
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Pixelworks, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria
established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our
opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria
established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated
balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, shareholders’
equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial
statements), and our report dated March 11, 2020 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of
internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm
registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the
applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over
financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and
testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting
and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control
over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly
reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit
preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding
prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial
statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of
effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of
compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Portland, Oregon
March 11, 2020
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Item 9B.
Other Information.
Not applicable.
PART III
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance.
Information required by Item 10 with respect to our directors and executive officers will be set forth under the captions "Proposal No. 1: Election of
Directors - Director Nominees for Election" and "Information about our Executive Officers" in our Proxy Statement for our 2020 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders (the "2020 Proxy Statement") to be filed within 120 days after December 31, 2019 and pursuant to Regulation 14A and is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 405 of Regulation S-K calls for disclosure of any known late filing or failure by an insider to file a report required by Section 16(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). To the extent disclosure for delinquent reports is being made, it can be found under the caption
"Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports" in the 2020 Proxy Statement and is herein incorporated by reference.
We have adopted a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics that applies to all directors and employees, including our Chief Executive Officer (our Principal
Executive Officer) and our Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Accounting and Financial Officer). We have also adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior or
Designated Financial Personnel (the "Code of Ethics for Senior or Designated Financial Personnel") that applies to our Chief Executive Officer (our
Principal Executive Officer), our Chief Financial Officer (our Principal Accounting and Financial Officer) and other designated financial personnel. The
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and the Code of Ethics for Senior or Designated Financial Personnel are each available on our website free of charge
at www.pixelworks.com. We intend to disclose any changes in or waivers from our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics or Code of Ethics for Senior or
Designated Financial Personnel by posting such information on our website at www.pixelworks.com or by filing a Current Report on Form 8-K.
We have a separately designated standing audit committee established in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The members of the audit
committee are Daniel Heneghan, Chairman, C. Scott Gibson and Richard Sanquini. The audit committee has the responsibility and authority described in
the Pixelworks, Inc. Charter of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which has been approved by our board of directors. A copy of the audit
committee charter is available on our website at www.pixelworks.com. Our board of directors has determined that Mr. Heneghan, Mr. Gibson and Mr.
Sanquini meet the independence requirements set forth in Rule 10A-3(b)(1) under the Exchange Act and in the applicable rules of Nasdaq. In addition, our
board of directors has determined that Mr. Heneghan, Mr. Gibson and Mr. Sanquini each qualify as an audit committee financial expert as defined by
Securities and Exchange Commission rules.
Item 11.
Executive Compensation.
Information required by Item 11 with respect to executive compensation will be included under the captions "Compensation Committee Report",
"Executive Compensation" and "Information About Our Board of Directors - Director Compensation" in our 2020 Proxy Statement and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters.
Information required by Item 12 with respect to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and related stockholder matters will be
included under the captions "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" and "Information about our Equity Compensation Plans"
in our 2020 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence.
Information required by Item 13 with respect to certain relationships and related transactions and director independence will be included under the captions
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" and "Information About Our Board of Directors" in our 2020 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein
by reference.
Item 14.
Principal Accounting Fees and Services.
Information required by Item 14 with respect to principal accounting fees and services will be set forth under the caption "Information About Our
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in our 2020 Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.
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PART IV
Item 15.
Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.
(a) 1. Financial Statements.
The following financial statements are included in Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data:
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019 and 2018
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(a) 2. Financial Statement Schedules.
All schedules have been omitted because the required information is included in the consolidated financial statements or the notes thereto, or is not
applicable or required.
(a) 3. Exhibits.
The exhibits are either filed with this report or incorporated by reference into this report.
Exhibit
Number
Description
2.1
2.2
3.1
3.2
3.3
4.1
4.2
4.3
Arrangement Agreement between Pixelworks, Inc. and ViXS Systems Inc. dated May 18, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to
the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2017).
Plan of Arrangement (Schedule A to the Arrangement Agreement), as approved by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 8, 2017).
Sixth Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Pixelworks, Inc., As Amended by First and Second Amendments thereto
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2004).
Third Amendment to Sixth Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to
the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 11, 2008).
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws of Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K filed March 10, 2010).
Description of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Form of 10%, Subject to Adjustment, Amended and Restated Secured Convertible Debenture Due September 9, 2019 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2017).
Form of 10%, Subject to Adjustment, Amended and Restated Secured Convertible Debenture Due January 12, 2020 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2017).
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10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.7
10.8
Form of Indemnity Agreement between Pixelworks, Inc. and each of the members of the Board and Steven Moore, the Company’s Chief
Financial Officer. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 14, 2018). +
Pixelworks, Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement
on Form S-8 filed on June 21, 2005). +
Pixelworks, Inc. Amended and Restated 2010 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 12, 2011). +
Pixelworks, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration
Statement on Form S-8 filed on July 16, 2012). +
Pixelworks, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Awards (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 7, 2009). +
Pixelworks, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, Terms and Conditions of Option Grants (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 8, 2012). +
Pixelworks, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, Terms and Conditions of Director Stock Unit Awards (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 4, 2010). +
Pixelworks, Inc. Amended and Restated 2006 Stock Incentive Plan, Terms and Conditions of Restricted Stock Unit Award. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 4, 2015).+
10.9
Summary of Pixelworks 2020 Non-Employee Director Compensation.+
10.10
10.11
10.12
10.13
10.14
10.15
10.16
Summary of Pixelworks 2019 Non-Employee Director Compensation. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed on March 13, 2019). +
Summary of Pixelworks 2018 Non-Employee Director Compensation. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form10-Q filed on May 10, 2018). +
Form of Pixelworks, Inc. Senior Management Bonus Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8-K filed December 31, 2009).+
Offer letter dated June 22, 2007 between Pixelworks, Inc. and Steven L. Moore (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 9, 2007).+
Change of Control Severance Agreement dated May 11, 2009 and effective April 1, 2009, by and between Pixelworks, Inc. and Steven L.
Moore (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 10, 2010).+
Amendment to the Amended and restated Change of Control Severance Agreement by and between Pixelworks, Inc. and Steven Moore
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2012).+
Amendment to the Amended and restated Change of Control Severance Agreement by and between Pixelworks, Inc. and Steven Moore
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2014).+
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10.17
10.18
10.19
10.20
10.21
10.22
10.23
10.24
10.25
10.26
10.27
10.28
10.29
10.30
10.31
Offer Letter with Todd A. DeBonis dated December 9, 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on February 2, 2016).+
Change of Control Severance Agreement effective January 4, 2016, by and between Pixelworks, Inc. and Todd A. DeBonis (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 8, 2017).+
Amended and Restated Change of Control and Severance Agreement by and between Pixelworks, Inc. and Todd A. Debonis, dated April 11,
2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 15, 2019).+
Executive Compensation Recovery Policy, adopted April 11, 2019 by the Pixelworks, Inc. Board of Directors (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 15, 2019).+
Offer Letter with Elias Nader (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant's current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on
September 16, 2019).+
Change of Control and Severance Agreement with Elias Nader (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant's current report
on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 16, 2019).+
Transition Agreement with Steven Moore dated September 12, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant's current
report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 16, 2019).+
Consulting Agreement with Steven Moore dated September 12, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant's current
report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 16, 2019).+
Office Lease Agreement dated December 2005, by and between CA-The Concourse Limited Partnership and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.42 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 13, 2006).
Office Lease Agreement dated September 10, 2008 and commencing December 1, 2008 by and between Pixelworks, Inc. and Durham Plaza,
LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 7, 2008).
First Amendment to Office Lease Agreement, dated April 16, 2013, by and between CA-The Concourse Limited Partnership and
Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 4, 2015).
Second Amendment to Office Lease Agreement, dated July 25, 2018, by and between Hudson Concourse, LLC, and Pixelworks, Inc.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2018).
First Amendment to Lease, dated July 1, 2013, by and between Durham Plaza, LLC and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.20 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 4, 2015).
Second Amendment to Lease, dated May 18, 2016, by and between Kalberer Company and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.25 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 8, 2017).
Third Amendment to Lease, dated January 30, 2019, by and between Kalberer Company and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 10, 2019).
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10.32
10.33
10.34
10.35
10.36
10.37
10.38
10.39
10.40
Loan and Security Agreement dated December 21, 2010 by and between Silicon Valley Bank and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 9, 2011).
Amendment No. 1 dated December 14, 2012 to the Loan and Security Agreement dated December 21, 2010, by and between Silicon Valley
Bank and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 20,
2012).
Amendment No. 2 dated December 4, 2013 to the Loan and Security Agreement dated December 21, 2010, by and between Silicon Valley
Bank and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 9,
2013).
Amendment No. 3 dated December 18, 2015 to the Loan and Security Agreement dated December 21, 2010, by and between Silicon Valley
Bank and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 22,
2015).
Amendment No. 4 dated December 15, 2016 to the Loan and Security Agreement dated December 21, 2010, by and between Silicon Valley
Bank and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 19,
2016).
Amendment No. 5 dated July 21, 2017, to the Loan and Security Agreement dated December 21, 2010, by and between Silicon Valley Bank
and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 14, 2017).
Amendment No. 6 dated December 21, 2017, to the Loan and Security Agreement dated December 21, 2010, by and between Silicon Valley
Bank and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 22,
2017).
Amendment No. 7 dated December 18, 2018, to the Loan and Security Agreement dated December 21, 2010, by and between Silicon Valley
Bank and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 20,
2018).
Amendment No. 8 dated December 18, 2019, to the Loan and Security Agreement dated December 21, 2010, by and between Silicon Valley
Bank and Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 20,
2019).
10.41
Form of Addendum to Change of Control Agreement for Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2014). +
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23
Subsidiaries of Pixelworks, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 21 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 14,
2018).
Consent of KPMG LLP.
24.1
Power of Attorney (see page 85 of this Form 10-K).
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).
32.1*
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).
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32.2*
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350).
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
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Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
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*
Indicates a management contract or compensation arrangement.
Exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 are being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended (the "Exchange Act"), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall such exhibits be deemed to be incorporated by
reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as
otherwise stated in such filing.
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(b) Exhibits.
See Item 15 (a) (3) above.
(c) Financial Statement Schedules.
See Item 15 (a) (2) above.
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary.
Not applicable.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
Dated: March 11, 2020
By:
PIXELWORKS, INC.
/s/ Todd A. DeBonis
Todd A. DeBonis
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Todd A. DeBonis and Elias N.
Nader, and each of them, his true and lawful attorneys-in-fact, each with full power of substitution, for him or her in any and all capacities, to sign any
amendments to this report on Form 10-K and to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact or their substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ Todd A. DeBonis
Todd A. DeBonis
/s/ Elias N. Nader
Elias N. Nader
/s/ Richard L. Sanquini
Richard L. Sanquini
/s/ Amy Bunszel
Amy Bunszel
/s/ C. Scott Gibson
C. Scott Gibson
/s/ Daniel J. Heneghan
Daniel J. Heneghan
/s/ David J. Tupman
David J. Tupman
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
March 11, 2020
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting and
Financial Officer)
March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020
March 11, 2020
Chairman of the Board
Director
Director
Director
Director
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DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT’S SECURITIES
REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Exhibit 4.1
The following description sets forth certain material terms and provisions of our securities that are registered under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. The following summary does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, the
applicable provisions of our articles of incorporation and our bylaws, copies of which are incorporated by reference as an exhibit to the Annual Report on
Form 10-K of which this Exhibit 4.1 is a part. We encourage you to read our articles of incorporation and our bylaws for additional information.
Authorized Common Stock
Our articles of incorporation authorize us to issue up to 250,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share and 50,000,000 shares of
preferred stock, par value $0.001 per share. All of the outstanding shares of our common stock are fully paid and non-assessable.
Dividends
The holders of shares of our common stock are entitled to dividends as our board of directors may declare from time to time from legally available
funds subject to the preferential rights of the holders of any shares of Pixelworks preferred stock that may be issued in the future.
Voting Rights
The holders of shares of our common stock are entitled to one vote per share on any matter to be voted upon by Pixelworks shareholders. Our articles
of incorporation do not provide for cumulative voting in connection with the election of directors. Accordingly, directors are elected by a plurality of the
shares of common stock voting once a quorum is present.
Preemptive and Conversion Rights
No holder of shares of our common stock has any preemptive subscription or conversion rights.
Liquidation Rights
In the event of our liquidation, dissolution or winding up, after full payment of all debts and other liabilities and liquidation preferences of any other
series of common stock and any preferred stock, the holders of shares of our existing common stock are entitled to share ratably in all remaining assets.
Preferred Stock
Under our articles of incorporation, our board of directors, without further action by our shareholders, will be authorized to issue up to an aggregate
of 50,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series. Our board of directors may determine or alter the rights, preferences and privileges of the
preferred stock, along with any limitations or restrictions, including voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation
preferences of each class or series of preferred stock. The shares of preferred stock could have voting or conversion rights that could adversely affect the
voting power or other rights of holders of shares of common stock. The issuance of shares of preferred stock could also have the effect, under certain
circumstances, of delaying, deferring or preventing a takeover or other transaction that holders of some or a majority of shares of common stock might
believe to be in their best interests or in which holders might receive a premium for their shares over the then-market price of the shares.
Certain Anti-Takeover Provisions
Certain provisions of our articles of incorporation and bylaws as well as provisions of Oregon law may have the effect of delaying, deferring or
discouraging another person from acquiring control of Pixelworks, including the following:
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Board Size. Our articles of incorporation authorize our board of directors to change the size of the board of directors without shareholder approval.
If the board of directors is fixed at seven members or less, the directors shall hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders and if the
board of directors is fixed at eight or more members, the board of directors will be divided into three classes serving staggered terms, which would
make it more difficult for a group of shareholders to quickly change the composition of our board of directors. This provision may not be amended
or repealed unless approved by the holders of not less than seventy-five percent (75%) of the votes then entitled to be cast for the election of
directors.
Authorized but Unissued or Undesignated Capital Stock. Our articles of incorporation grant our board of directors broad power to fix or alter the
rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions granted to or imposed upon any series of preferred stock, and the number of shares constituting any
such series and the designation thereof. The issuance of shares of preferred stock pursuant to our board of directors’ authority described above
could decrease the amount of earnings and assets available for distribution to holders of shares of our common stock and adversely affect the
rights and powers, including voting rights, of such holders and may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control.
Special Meetings of Shareholders. Our bylaws provide that special meetings of Pixelworks shareholders may be called by the President of our
board of directors or by the board of directors and shall be called by the President at the request of the holders of not less than one-tenth of all the
outstanding shares of the Corporation entitled to vote at the meeting. The requesting shareholders shall sign, date, and deliver to the Secretary a
written demand describing the purpose or purposes for holding the special meeting.
Removal of Directors. Our articles of incorporation provide that members of our board of directors can only be removed for cause and at a
meeting of the shareholders called expressly for that purpose, by the vote of seventy-five percent (75%) of the votes then entitled to be cast for the
election of directors. Cause for removal shall be deemed to exist only if the director whose removal is proposed has engaged in criminal conduct
or has engaged in fraudulent or dishonest conduct or gross abuse of authority or discretion with respect to Pixelworks.
Notice Procedures. Our bylaws establish advance notice procedures with regard to all shareholder proposals to be brought before meetings of
Pixelworks shareholders. These procedures provide that notice of such stockholder proposals must be timely given in writing to the Pixelworks
Secretary prior to the meeting. The notice must contain certain information specified in our bylaws.
Change of Control Transactions. Oregon law permits our board of directors to consider factors beyond shareholder value in evaluating any
acquisition offer. The holders of no less than sixty-seven percent (67%) of the outstanding shares of the corporation entitled to vote must approve:
(i) any agreements of merger or consolidation which require shareholder approval under the Oregon Business Corporation Act, (ii) any sale, lease
or exchange of all or substantially all of Pixelworks’ property and assets and (iii) and dissolution or liquidation of the corporation.
Transfer Agent
Our transfer agent for the common stock is Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc.
Listing
Our common stock is listed on The Nasdaq Global Market under the trading symbol “PXLW.”
Summary of Pixelworks Non-Employee Director Compensation
Exhibit 10.9
Applicable Period
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
General Board Service - Cash
Annual Retainer: $40,000
January 1, 2020 - Current
Annual Retainer: $40,000
General Board Service - Equity
Committee Member Service -
Additional Annual Fees
Initial grant upon election or appointment: $74,000 fair
value in stock options (based on Black-Scholes
valuation assumptions consistent with the Company’s
financial reporting obligations and 30-day average
stock price) with a six year term vesting 25% on the
first anniversary of the grant date, and ratably on a
monthly basis thereafter for the next three years,
subject to acceleration on change of control
Initial grant upon election or appointment: $74,000 fair
value in stock options (based on Black-Scholes
valuation assumptions consistent with the Company’s
financial reporting obligations and 30-day average
stock price) with a six year term vesting 25% on the
first anniversary of the grant date, and ratably on a
monthly basis thereafter for the next three years,
subject to acceleration on change of control
Annual grant at annual meeting of shareholders:
$74,000 fair value in RSUs (based on 30-day average
stock price) vesting on first to occur of (1) the day
before the next annual meeting of the Company’s
shareholders that follows the grant date, or (2) the first
anniversary of the grant date, subject to acceleration on
change of control
Annual grant at annual meeting of shareholders:
$74,000 fair value in RSUs (based on 30-day average
stock price) vesting on first to occur of (1) the day
before the next annual meeting of the Company’s
shareholders that follows the grant date, or (2) the first
anniversary of the grant date, subject to acceleration on
change of control
Committee member annual fees:
Committee member annual fees:
Audit: $8,000 (paid quarterly)
Audit: $8,000 (paid quarterly)
Comp: $5,000 (paid quarterly)
Comp: $5,000 (paid quarterly)
Corp Gov/Nom: $3,000 (paid quarterly)
Corp Gov/Nom: $3,000 (paid quarterly)
Committee Chair Service -
Additional Annual Fees
Committee Chair fees:
Committee Chair fees:
Audit: $19,000 (paid quarterly)
Audit: $19,000 (paid quarterly)
Comp: $10,000 (paid quarterly)
Comp: $10,000 (paid quarterly)
Corp Gov/Nom: $7,500 (paid quarterly)
Corp Gov/Nom: $7,500 (paid quarterly)
Chairman of the Board
Additional annual retainer: $25,000
Additional annual retainer: $28,000
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Exhibit 23
The Board of Directors
Pixelworks, Inc.:
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (Nos. 333-233210, 333-227352, 333-219418, 333-212650, 333-205856, 333-
197644, 333-190037, 333-182701, 333-168175, 333-161125, 333-152945, and 333-136553) on Form S-8 and registration statements (Nos. 333-221239
and 333-221238) on Form S-3 of Pixelworks, Inc. of our reports dated March 11, 2020, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of Pixelworks, Inc.
as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of
the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2019, and the related notes, and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of
December 31, 2019, which reports appear in the December 31, 2019 annual report on Form 10‑K of Pixelworks, Inc.
Our report on the consolidated financial statements refers to a change in the method of accounting for leases as of January 1, 2019 due to the adoption of
Accounting Standards Codification 842, Leases, and a change in the method of accounting for revenue as of January 1, 2018 due to adoption of Accounting
Standards Codification 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Portland, Oregon
March 11, 2020
Exhibit 31.1
I, Todd A. DeBonis, certify that:
CERTIFICATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Pixelworks, Inc.;
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-
15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our
supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most
recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the
registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
b.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting.
Date: March 11, 2020
By:
/s/ Todd A. DeBonis
Todd A. DeBonis
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Exhibit 31.2
I, Elias N. Nader, certify that:
CERTIFICATION
1.
2.
3.
4.
I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Pixelworks, Inc.;
Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the
statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-
15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
b.
c.
d.
Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our
supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for
external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most
recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the
registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
b.
All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
control over financial reporting.
Date: March 11, 2020
By:
/s/ Elias N. Nader
Elias N. Nader
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 32.1
In connection with the Annual Report of Pixelworks, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Todd A. DeBonis, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company,
certify, pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350), as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1.
2.
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
Company.
By:
/s/ Todd A. DeBonis
Todd A. DeBonis
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:
March 11, 2020
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
Exhibit 32.2
In connection with the Annual Report of Pixelworks, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Elias N. Nader, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company,
certify, pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (18 U.S.C. 1350), as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002, that:
1.
2.
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
Company.
By:
/s/ Elias N. Nader
Elias N. Nader
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Date:
March 11, 2020