PARKERVISION INC

Previous wording

We have had significant losses in prior years resulting in an accumulated deficit at December 31, 2023, of approximately $433.7 million. Although we generated $10.8 million in cash flow from operations for the year ended December 31, 2023, our debt repayment obligations exceeded our operating cash flows and we relied on new borrowings to fund a portion of our operations in 2023. There can be no guarantee that we will continue to generate positive cash flows from operations or that those cash flows will be sufficient to meet our debt obligations as they come due. Our independent registered public accounting firm has included in their audit opinion on our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2023, a statement with respect to substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 includes a discussion regarding our liquidity and our ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue to operate as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. If we become unable to continue as a going concern, we may have to liquidate our assets and the values we receive for our assets in liquidation or dissolution could be significantly lower than the values reflected in our consolidated financial statements. The substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern may adversely affect our ability to negotiate reasonable terms with our vendors and may adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital in the future.

Current wording

We have had significant losses and negative cash flows in nearly every year since inception, and continue to have an accumulated deficit which, at December 31, 2024, was approximately $448.2 million. Our net loss for the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately $14.5 million, compared to net income for the year ended December 31, 2023 of $9.5 million. Our independent registered public accounting firm has included in their audit opinion on our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024, a statement with respect to substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 8 includes a discussion regarding our liquidity and our ability to continue as a going concern. Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared assuming we will continue to operate as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. If we become unable to continue as a going concern, we may have to liquidate our assets and the values we receive for our assets in liquidation or dissolution could be significantly lower than the values reflected in our consolidated financial statements. The substantial doubt as to our ability to continue as a going concern may adversely affect our ability to negotiate reasonable terms with our vendors and may adversely affect our ability to raise additional capital in the future.

Previous wording

Through December 31, 2022, our technologies and products did not produce revenues sufficient to cover our operating costs. We will continue to make expenditures on patent protection and enforcement and general operations in order to continue our current patent enforcement and licensing efforts. Although we recognized sufficient revenues from patent licensing and settlement agreements to cover our operating costs and achieve profitability in 2023, required repayments of contingent expenses and debt obligations have resulted in insufficient capital resources for sustainment of our operations through 2024. If we are not able to generate sufficient capital resources, we may not be able to implement our business plan or meet our current obligations due within the twelve months after the issuance date of our consolidated financial statements and investors will suffer a loss in their investment. This may also result in a change in our business strategies.

Current wording

With the exception of the year ended December 31, 2023, our technologies and products have not produced revenues sufficient to cover our operating costs. We will continue to make expenditures on patent protection and enforcement and general operations in order to continue our current patent enforcement and licensing efforts. Those efforts may not produce a successful financial outcome in 2025, or at all. Without a successful financial outcome from one or more of our patent enforcement and licensing efforts, we will not achieve profitability. If we are not able to generate sufficient revenues or obtain sufficient capital resources, we may not be able to implement our business plan or meet our current obligations due within the twelve months after the issuance date of our consolidated financial statements and investors will suffer a loss in their investment. This may also result in a change in our business strategies.

Previous wording

Because we have a history of net losses and negative cash flow from operations, we have funded our operating costs primarily from the sale of debt and equity securities, including our secured and unsecured contingent debt obligations. Our current capital resources include cash and cash equivalents of $2.6 million at December 31, 2023, which are insufficient to meet our working capital needs for the twelve months after issuance of our consolidated financial statements. Our business plan will continue to require expenditures for patent protection and enforcement and general operations. If we do not generate sufficient revenues from our licensing and patent enforcement programs, we will require additional capital to fund our operations. Additional capital may be in the form of debt securities, the sale of equity securities, including common or preferred stock, additional litigation funding, or a combination thereof. Failure to raise additional capital may have a material adverse impact on our ability to achieve our business objectives.

Current wording

Because we have a history of net losses and negative cash flow from operations, we have funded our operating costs primarily from the sale of debt and equity securities, including our secured and unsecured contingent debt obligations. Our current capital resources include cash and cash equivalents of $4.9 million at December 31, 2024, which will not be sufficient to meet our working capital needs for the twelve months after issuance of our consolidated financial statements. Our business plan will continue to require expenditures for patent protection and enforcement and general operations. If we do not generate sufficient revenues from our licensing and patent enforcement programs, we will require additional capital to fund our operations. Additional capital may be in the form of debt securities, the sale of equity securities, including common or preferred stock, additional litigation funding, or a combination thereof. Failure to raise additional capital may have a material adverse impact on our ability to achieve our business objectives.

Previous wording

We will require additional capital to fund our operations and meet our current obligations due within the twelve months after the issuance date of our consolidated financial statements. Financing, if any, may be in the form of debt or sales of equity securities, including common or preferred stock. Debt instruments or the sale of preferred stock may result in the imposition of operational limitations and other covenants and payment obligations, any of which may be burdensome to us and may have a material adverse impact on our ability to implement our business plan as currently formulated. The sale of equity securities, including common or preferred stock, may result in dilution to the current stockholders’ ownership and may be limited by the number of shares we have authorized and available for issuance.

Current wording

We may require additional capital to fund our operations and meet our current obligations due within the twelve months after the issuance date of our consolidated financial statements. Financing, if any, may be in the form of debt or sales of equity securities, including common or preferred stock. Debt instruments or the sale of preferred stock may result in the imposition of operational limitations and other covenants and payment obligations, any of which may be burdensome to us and may have a material adverse impact on our ability to implement our business plan as currently formulated. The sale of equity securities, including common or preferred stock, may result in dilution to the current shareholders’ ownership and may be limited by the number of shares we have authorized and available for issuance.

Previous wording

We have $4.9 million in outstanding principal under convertible notes at December 31, 2023. If we fail to comply with the various covenants set forth in each of the notes, including failure to pay principal or interest when due or consummating a change in control, we could be in default thereunder. Upon an event of default under each of the notes, the interest rate of the notes will increase to 12% per annum and the outstanding principal balance of the notes plus all accrued unpaid interest may be declared immediately payable by the holders. We may not have sufficient available funds to repay the notes upon an event of default, and we cannot provide assurances that we will be able to obtain other financing at terms acceptable to us, or at all.

Current wording

We have $3.5 million in outstanding principal under convertible notes at December 31, 2024. If we fail to comply with the various covenants set forth in each of the notes, including failure to pay principal or interest when due or consummating a change in control, we could be in default thereunder. Upon an event of default under each of the notes, the interest rate of the notes will increase to 12% per annum and the outstanding principal balance of the notes plus all accrued unpaid interest may be declared immediately payable by the holders. We may not have sufficient available funds to repay the notes upon an event of default, and we cannot provide assurances that we will be able to obtain other financing at terms acceptable to us, or at all.

Previous wording

We have cumulative net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) totaling approximately $279.8 million at December 31, 2023, of which $239.1 million is subject to expiration in varying amounts from 2024 to 2037. Our ability to fully recognize the benefits from those NOLs is dependent upon our ability to generate sufficient income prior to their expiration. In addition, our NOL carryforwards may be limited if we experience an ownership change as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (“Section 382”). In general, an ownership change under Section 382 occurs if one or more 5% shareholders increase their collective ownership of the aggregate amount of our outstanding shares by more than 50 percentage points over a relevant lookback period. We have sold a significant number of equity securities over the relevant lookback period which increases the risk of triggering an ownership change under Section 382 from the future sale of additional equity securities. An ownership change under Section 382 will significantly limit our ability to utilize our tax benefits.

Current wording

We have cumulative net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) totaling approximately $270.8 million at December 31, 2024, of which $230.1 million is subject to expiration in varying amounts from 2025 to 2037. Our ability to fully recognize the benefits from those NOLs is dependent upon our ability to generate sufficient income prior to their expiration. In addition, our NOL carryforwards may be limited if we experience an ownership change as defined by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code (“Section 382”). In general, an ownership change under Section 382 occurs if one or more 5% shareholders increase their collective ownership of the aggregate amount of our outstanding shares by more than 50 percentage points over a relevant lookback period. We have sold a significant number of equity securities over the relevant lookback period which increases the risk of triggering an ownership change under Section 382 from the future sale of additional equity securities. An ownership change under Section 382 will significantly limit our ability to utilize our tax benefits.

Previous wording

We have funded much of our cost of litigation through contingent financing arrangements with Brickell Key Investments LP (“Brickell”) and others and contingent fee arrangements with legal counsel. The repayment obligation to Brickell is secured by the majority of our assets. Furthermore, our contingent arrangements will result in reductions in the amount of net proceeds retained by us from litigation, licensing, and other patent-related activities. The contingent fees payable to legal counsel, Brickell and others will consume all of our initial future proceeds up to specified limits and will likely exceed half of our proceeds thereafter depending on size and timing of proceeds, among other factors. The long-term continuation of our business plan is dependent upon our ability to secure sufficient financing to support our business, and our ability to generate revenues and/or patent related proceeds sufficient to offset expenses and meet our contingent payment obligations. Failure to generate revenue or other patent-related proceeds sufficient to repay our contingent obligations may impede our ability to obtain additional financing which will have a material adverse effect on our ability to achieve our long-term business objectives.

Current wording

We have funded much of our cost of litigation through contingent financing arrangements with Brickell and others and contingent fee arrangements with legal counsel. The repayment obligation to Brickell is secured by the majority of our assets. Furthermore, our contingent arrangements will result in reductions in the amount of net proceeds retained by us from litigation, licensing, and other patent-related activities. The contingent fees payable to legal counsel, Brickell and others will consume all of our initial future proceeds up to specified limits and will likely exceed half of our proceeds thereafter depending on size and timing of proceeds, among other factors. The long-term continuation of our business plan is dependent upon our ability to secure sufficient financing to support our business, and our ability to generate revenues and/or patent related proceeds sufficient to offset expenses and meet our contingent payment obligations. Failure to generate revenue or other patent-related proceeds sufficient to repay our contingent obligations may impede our ability to obtain additional financing which will have a material adverse effect on our ability to achieve our long-term business objectives.

Previous wording

We rely on our intellectual property rights, including patents and patent applications, to provide competitive advantage and protect us from theft of our intellectual property. We believe that our patents are for entirely new technologies and that our patents are valid, enforceable, and valuable. However, third parties have made claims of invalidity with respect to certain of our patents and other similar claims may be brought in the future. For example, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board has issued a number of rulings invalidating challenged claims of certain of our patents as a result of third-party challenges filed by defendants in our patent enforcement actions. If our patents are shown not to be as broad as currently believed or are otherwise challenged such that some or all of the protection is lost, we will suffer adverse effects from the loss of competitive advantage and our ability to offer unique products and technologies. As a result, there would be an adverse impact on our financial condition and business prospects. Furthermore, defending against challenges to our patents may give rise to material costs for defense and divert resources away from our other activities.

Current wording

We rely on our intellectual property rights, including patents and patent applications, to provide competitive advantage and protect us from theft of our intellectual property. We believe that our patents are for entirely new technologies and that our patents are valid, enforceable, and valuable. However, third parties have made claims of invalidity with respect to certain of our patents and other similar claims may be brought in the future. For example, the PTAB has issued a number of rulings invalidating claims of certain of our patents as a result of third-party challenges filed by defendants in our patent enforcement actions. If our patents are shown not to be as broad as currently believed or are otherwise challenged such that some or all of the protection is lost, we will suffer adverse effects from the loss of competitive advantage and our ability to offer unique products and technologies. As a result, there would be an adverse impact on our financial condition and business prospects. Furthermore, defending against challenges to our patents may give rise to material costs for defense and divert resources away from our other activities.

Previous wording

Because of Mr. Parker’s leadership position in the Company, the relationships he has garnered in both the industry in which we operate and the investment community and the key role he plays in our patent litigation strategies, the loss of his services might be seen as an impediment to the execution of our business plan. If Mr. Parker was no longer available to the Company, investors might experience an adverse impact on their investment.

Current wording

Because of Mr. Parker’s leadership position in the Company, the relationships he has garnered in both the industry in which we operate and the investment community and the key role he plays in our patent litigation strategies, the loss of his services might be seen as an impediment to the execution of our business plan. If Mr. Parker was no longer available to the Company, investors might experience an adverse impact on their investment. We maintain a $1.5 million key-man life insurance policy on Mr. Parker.

Previous wording

At December 31, 2023, we had 87.7 million shares of common stock outstanding and had outstanding options and warrants for the purchase of up to 36.4 million additional shares of common stock, of which approximately 35.2 million were exercisable as of December 31, 2023. In addition, as described more fully below, holders of convertible notes may elect to receive up to 36.4 million shares of common stock upon conversion of the notes, and we may elect to pay accrued interest on the notes in shares of our common stock. The majority of the shares of common stock underlying these securities are currently registered for sale to the holder or for public resale by the holder. The amount of common stock reserved for issuance may have an adverse impact on our ability to raise capital and may affect the price and liquidity of our common stock in the public market. In addition, the issuance of these shares of common stock will have a dilutive effect on current stockholders’ ownership.

Current wording

At December 31, 2024, we had 114.0 million shares of common stock outstanding and had outstanding options and warrants for the purchase of up to 35.2 million additional shares of common stock, of which approximately 34.4 million were exercisable as of December 31, 2024. In addition, as described more fully below, holders of convertible notes may elect to receive up to 27.7 million shares of common stock upon conversion of the notes, and we may elect to pay accrued interest on the notes in shares of our common stock. The majority of the shares of common stock underlying these securities are currently registered for sale to the holder or for public resale by the holder. The amount of common stock reserved for issuance may have an adverse impact on our ability to raise capital and may affect the price and liquidity of our common stock in the public market. In addition, the issuance of these shares of common stock will have a dilutive effect on current shareholders’ ownership.

Previous wording

The conversion of outstanding convertible notes into shares of common stock, and the issuance of common stock by us as payment of accrued interest upon the convertible notes, could materially dilute our current stockholders.

Current wording

The conversion of outstanding convertible notes into shares of common stock, and the issuance of common stock by us as payment of accrued interest upon the convertible notes, could materially dilute our current shareholders.

Previous wording

We have an aggregate principal amount of $4.9 million in convertible notes outstanding at December 31, 2023. The notes are convertible into shares of our common stock at fixed conversion prices, which may be less than the market price of our common stock at the time of conversion. If the entire principal were converted into shares of common stock, we would be required to issue an aggregate of up to 36.4 million shares of common stock. If we issue all of these shares, the ownership of our current stockholders will be diluted.

Current wording

We have an aggregate principal amount of $3.5 million in convertible notes outstanding at December 31, 2024. The notes are convertible into shares of our common stock at fixed conversion prices, which may be less than the market price of our common stock at the time of conversion. If the entire principal were converted into shares of common stock, we would be required to issue an aggregate of up to 27.7 million shares of common stock. If we issue all of these shares, the ownership of our current shareholders will be diluted.

Previous wording

Further, we may elect to pay interest on the notes, at our option, in shares of common stock, at a price equal to the then-market price for our common stock. From 2018 to 2023, we issued an aggregate of approximately 7.3 million shares of common stock as in-kind interest payments on our convertible notes. We currently do not believe that we will have the financial ability to make payments on the notes in cash when due. Accordingly, we currently intend to make such payments in shares of our common stock to the greatest extent possible. Such interest payments could further dilute our current stockholders.

Current wording

Further, we may elect to pay interest on the notes, at our option, in shares of common stock, at a price equal to the then-market price for our common stock. From 2018 to 2024, we issued an aggregate of approximately 9.3 million shares of common stock as in-kind interest payments on our convertible notes. We currently do not believe that we will have the financial ability to make payments on the notes in cash when due. Accordingly, we currently intend to make such payments in shares of our common stock to the greatest extent possible. Such interest payments could further dilute our current shareholders.

Previous wording

The trading price of our common stock has been and may continue to be volatile. Between January 1, 2022 and March 1, 2024, the reported high and low sales prices for our common stock ranged between $0.07 and $1.20 per share. The price of our common stock may continue to be volatile as a result of a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control. These factors include, but are not limited to, developments in outstanding litigation, our performance and prospects, general conditions of the markets in which we compete, economic and financial conditions, and the impact of future pandemics on global financial markets. Such volatility could materially and adversely affect the market price of our common stock in future periods.

Current wording

The trading price of our common stock has been and may continue to be volatile. Between January 1, 2023 and March 1, 2025, the reported high and low sales prices for our common stock ranged between$0.07 and $1.18 per share. The price of our common stock may continue to be volatile as a result of a number of factors, some of which are beyond our control. These factors include, but are not limited to, developments in outstanding litigation, our performance and prospects, general conditions of the markets in which we compete, and other economic and financial conditions. Such volatility could materially and adversely affect the market price of our common stock in future periods.

Previous wording

Our common stock began trading on the OTCQB, an over-the-counter market, in August 2018 immediately following delisting from Nasdaq, under the symbol “PRKR”. The over-the-counter market is a significantly more limited market than a nationally-recognized securities exchange such as Nasdaq, and the quotation of our common stock on the over-the-counter market has resulted in a less liquid market available for existing and potential stockholders to trade shares of our common stock. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market generally have less liquidity due to factors such as the reduced number of investors that will consider investing in the securities, the reduced number of market makers in the securities, and the reduced number of securities analysts that follow such securities. As a result, holders of shares of our common stock may find it difficult to resell their shares at prices quoted in the market or at all. We are also subject to additional compliance requirements under applicable state laws relating to the issuance of our securities. This could have a long-term adverse effect on our ability to raise capital, which ultimately could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. We cannot provide any assurances as to if or when we will be in a position to relist our common stock on a nationally-recognized securities exchange.

Current wording

Our common stock began trading on the OTCQB, an over-the-counter market, in August 2018 under the symbol “PRKR”. The over-the-counter market is a significantly more limited market than a nationally-recognized securities exchange such as Nasdaq, and the quotation of our common stock on the over-the-counter market has resulted in a less liquid market available for existing and potential shareholders to trade shares of our common stock. Securities traded in the over-the-counter market generally have less liquidity due to factors such as the reduced number of investors that will consider investing in the securities, the reduced number of market makers in the securities, and the reduced number of securities analysts that follow such securities. As a result, holders of shares of our common stock may find it difficult to resell their shares at prices quoted in the market or at all. We are also subject to additional compliance requirements under applicable state laws relating to the issuance of our securities. This could have a long-term adverse effect on our ability to raise capital, which ultimately could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. We cannot provide any assurances as to if or when we will be in a position to relist our common stock on a nationally-recognized securities exchange.

Previous wording

Our common stock is classified as a“penny stock”** under SEC rules, which means broker-dealers who make a market in our stock will be subject to additional compliance requirements.**

Current wording

Our common stock has been classified as a“penny stock”** from time to time under SEC rules, which means broker-dealers who make a market in our stock may be subject to additional compliance requirements.**

Previous wording

Our common stock is deemed to be a "penny stock" as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Penny stocks are stocks (i) with a price of less than five dollars per share; (ii) that are not traded on a recognized national exchange; (iii) whose prices are not quoted on an automated quotation system sponsored by a recognized national securities association; or (iv) whose issuer has net tangible assets less than $2,000,000 (if the issuer has been in continuous operation for at least three years); or $5,000,000 (if continuous operations for less than three years); or with average revenues of less than $6,000,000 for the last three years. The Exchange Act requires broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to provide potential investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks and to obtain a manually signed and dated written receipt of the document before effecting any transaction in a penny stock for the investor’s account. Potential investors in our common stock are urged to obtain and read such disclosure carefully before purchasing any shares that are deemed to be “penny stock.” Further, the Exchange Act requires broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to approve the account of any investor for transactions in such stocks before selling any penny stock to that investor. These procedures require the broker-dealer to (i) obtain from the investor information concerning his, her or its financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives; (ii) reasonably determine, based on that information, that transactions in penny stocks are suitable for the investor, and that the investor has sufficient knowledge and experience as to be reasonably capable of evaluating the risks of penny stock transactions; (iii) provide the investor with a written statement setting forth the basis on which the broker dealer made the determination in (ii) above; and (iv) receive a signed and dated copy of such statement from the investor, confirming that it accurately reflects the investor’s financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives. Compliance with these requirements may affect the ability or willingness of broker-dealers to sell our securities, and accordingly would affect the ability of stockholders to sell their securities in the public market. These additional procedures could also limit our ability to raise additional capital in the future.

Current wording

Our common stock has been deemed to be a "penny stock" in prior periods, as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Penny stocks are stocks (i) with a price of less than five dollars per share; (ii) that are not traded on a recognized national exchange; (iii) whose prices are not quoted on an automated quotation system sponsored by a recognized national securities association; or (iv) whose issuer has net tangible assets less than $2,000,000 (if the issuer has been in continuous operation for at least three years); or $5,000,000 (if continuous operations for less than three years); or with average revenues of less than $6,000,000 for the last three years. The Exchange Act requires broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to provide potential investors with a document disclosing the risks of penny stocks and to obtain a manually signed and dated written receipt of the document before effecting any transaction in a penny stock for the investor’s account. Potential investors in our common stock are urged to obtain and read such disclosure carefully before purchasing any shares that are deemed to be “penny stock.” Further, the Exchange Act requires broker-dealers dealing in penny stocks to approve the account of any investor for transactions in such stocks before selling any penny stock to that investor. These procedures require the broker-dealer to (i) obtain from the investor information concerning his, her or its financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives; (ii) reasonably determine, based on that information, that transactions in penny stocks are suitable for the investor, and that the investor has sufficient knowledge and experience as to be reasonably capable of evaluating the risks of penny stock transactions; (iii) provide the investor with a written statement setting forth the basis on which the broker dealer made the determination in (ii) above; and (iv) receive a signed and dated copy of such statement from the investor, confirming that it accurately reflects the investor’s financial situation, investment experience and investment objectives. Although our stock is not currently classified as a penny stock, there can be no assurance that we will not revert to penny stock status in the future. Compliance with the penny stock requirements may affect the ability or willingness of broker-dealers to sell our securities, and accordingly would affect the ability of shareholders to sell their securities in the public market. These additional procedures could also limit our ability to raise additional capital in the future.

Previous wording

We do not currently pay dividends on our common stock and thus stockholders must look to appreciation of our common stock to realize a gain on their investments.

Current wording

We do not currently pay dividends on our common stock and thus shareholders must look to appreciation of our common stock to realize a gain on their investments.

Previous wording

We do not currently pay dividends on our common stock and intend to retain our cash and future earnings, if any, to fund our business plan. Our future dividend policy is within the discretion of our board of directors and will depend upon various factors, including our business, financial condition, results of operations and capital requirements. We therefore cannot offer any assurance that our board of directors will determine to pay special or regular dividends in the future. Accordingly, unless our board of directors determines to pay dividends, stockholders will be required to look to appreciation of our common stock to realize a gain on their investment. There can be no assurance that this appreciation will occur.

Current wording

We do not currently pay dividends on our common stock and intend to retain our cash and future earnings, if any, to fund our business plan. Our future dividend policy is within the discretion of our Board and will depend upon various factors, including our business, financial condition, results of operations and capital requirements. We therefore cannot offer any assurance that our Board will determine to pay special or regular dividends in the future. Accordingly, unless our Board determines to pay dividends, shareholders will be required to look to appreciation of our common stock to realize a gain on their investment. There can be no assurance that this appreciation will occur.

Previous wording

Some provisions in our certificate of incorporation and by-laws could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of us. For example, our board of directors is divided into three classes with directors having staggered terms of office, our board of directors has the ability to issue preferred stock without shareholder approval, and there are advance notification provisions for director nominations and submissions of proposals from shareholders to a vote by all the shareholders under the by-laws. Florida law also has anti-takeover provisions in its corporate statute.

Current wording

Some provisions in our certificate of incorporation and by-laws could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of us. For example, our Board is divided into three classes with directors having staggered terms of office, our Board has the ability to issue preferred stock without shareholder approval, and there are advance notification provisions for director nominations and submissions of proposals from shareholders to a vote by all the shareholders under the by-laws. Florida law also has anti-takeover provisions in its corporate statute.