UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

 

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 2, 2017

 

Atomera Incorporated

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)  

 

Delaware 001-37850 30-0509586
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation) Number) Identification Number)

 

750 University Avenue, Suite 280
Los Gatos, California 95032

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

 

(408) 442-5248

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

_________________________

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)  

 

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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

On May 2, 2017, Atomera Incorporated issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended May 2, 2017. The Company also conducted an earnings call over which it distributed an investor presentation. The text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and the investor presentation is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2, both are incorporated by reference herein.

 

The information in this Current Report, including the exhibit attached hereto, is furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed “filed” for any purpose, including for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d) Exhibits:

 

99.1       Press release dated May 2, 2017 Atomera Incorporated

99.2       Investor presentation May 2, 2017 Atomera Incorporated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  ATOMERA INCORPORATED
   
May 2, 2017 By:     /s/ Francis B. Laurencio
  Francis B. Laurencio, Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

 

Exhibit No. Description
   
   
99.1 Press release dated May 2, 2017 Atomera Incorporated
99.2 Investor presentation May 2, 2017 Atomera Incorporated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

Atomera Incorporated Provides First Quarter Update

 

LOS GATOS, CA 05/02/17 Atomera Incorporated ("Atomera" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ATOM), a semiconductor materials and intellectual property licensing company focused on deploying its proprietary technology into the semiconductor industry, today provided a corporate update and announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.

 

 

First Quarter Highlights

 

· Entered evaluation phase with one top-tier semiconductor manufacturer and entered into the planning phase with one new prospective customer. Atomera now has four potential customers in the pivotal phase of evaluating MST ® .
· Atomera’s new R&D infrastructure is starting to show results with eight wafer fabrication and test cycles completed in the last quarter.

 

Management Commentary

 

“The last few months have been extraordinarily productive for Atomera,” commented Scott Bibaud, President and CEO. “We are now working with 40% of the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturers and have made significant progress with technology advancements that should help us shorten the sales cycle,” added Mr. Bibaud.

 

First Quarter Financial Results

 

During the first quarter of 2017, the Company incurred a net loss of $3.5 million, or ($0.29) per share, compared to a net loss of $3.4 million, or ($0.28) per share, in the fourth quarter of 2016, and a net loss of $2.5 million, or ($1.54) per share, for the first quarter of 2016. Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP financial measure) in the first quarter of 2017 was a loss of $2.4 million compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss in the fourth quarter of 2016 of $2.1 million, and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2016.

 

The Company had $23.8 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2017, compared to $26.7 million as of December 31, 2016.

 

The total number of shares outstanding was 12,104,737 as of March 31, 2017.

 

First Quarter 2017 Conference Call and Webcast

 

Atomera will host a conference call to discuss its financial results and recent progress. Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2017

 

Time: 1:30 p.m. PT (4:30 p.m. ET)

 

Phone: 844-263-8318 (domestic); +1 (213) 358-0960 (international)

 

Replay: Available until May 9, 2017 (855) 859-2056 (domestic); +1(404) 537-3406 (international); passcode 2390715.

 

Webcast: Accessible at www.atomera.com

 

 

 

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Note about NonGAAP Financial Measures

 

In addition to the unaudited results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, in this press release, Atomera presents adjusted EBITDA, which is a nonGAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA is determined by taking net loss and eliminating the impacts of interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stockbased compensation and the change in fair value of derivative liabilities. Our definition of adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to the definitions of similarlytitled measures used by other companies. We believe that this nonGAAP financial measure, viewed in addition to and not in lieu of its reported GAAP results, provides useful information to investors by providing a more focused measure of operating results. This metric is used as part of the Company's internal reporting to evaluate its operations and the performance of senior management. A table reconciling this measure to the comparable GAAP measure is available in the accompanying financial tables below.

 

About Atomera Incorporated

 

Atomera Incorporated has developed Mears Silicon Technology™ ("MST ® "), which increases performance and power efficiency in semiconductor transistors. MST ® can be implemented using equipment already deployed in semiconductor manufacturing facilities and is complementary to other nanoscaling technologies already in the semiconductor industry roadmap.

 

Safe Harbor

 

This press release contains forwardlooking statements concerning Atomera Incorporated, including statements regarding the prospects for the semiconductor industry generally and the ability of our MST® technology to significantly improve semiconductor performance. Those forwardlooking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Among those factors are: (1) the fact that we have not yet commenced revenue producing operations or entered into a definitive agreement with regard to the licensing or commercialization of our MST technology, thus subjecting us to all of the risks inherent in a prerevenue enterprise; (2) risks related to our ability to raise sufficient capital, as and when needed, to pursue the further development, licensing and commercialization of our MST ® technology; (3) our ability to protect our proprietary technology, trade secrets and knowhow, and (4) those other risks disclosed in the section "Risk Factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December, 2016 filed with the SEC on March 31, 2017. We caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forwardlooking statements. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to update or revise such statements to reflect new circumstances or unanticipated events as they occur.

 

 

 

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Atomera Incorporated

Condensed Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

    March 31,     December 31,  
    2017     2016  
    (Unaudited)          
                 
ASSETS                
                 
Current Assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 23,812     $ 26,718  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     308       96  
Total current assets     24,120       26,814  
                 
Property and equipment, net     31       28  
Security Deposit     37       37  
                 
Total assets   $ 24,188     $ 26,879  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
                 
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable   $ 295     $ 353  
Accrued expenses     200       168  
Accrued payroll related expenses     179       510  
                 
Total liabilities     674       1,031  
                 
Commitments and contingencies                
                 
Stockholders’ equity:                
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 2,500 shares; none issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016            
Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 47,500 shares; 12,105 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2017 and 12,025 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2016     12       12  
Additional paid-in capital     123,043       121,833  
Accumulated deficit     (99,541 )     (95,997 )
Total stockholders’ equity     23,514       25,848  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 24,188     $ 26,879  

 

 

 

 

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Atomera Incorporated

Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

   

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
    2017     2016  
Operating Expenses:                
Research and development   $ 1,456     $ 949  
General and administrative     1,603       861  
Selling and marketing     509       119  
Total operating expenses   $ 3,568     $ 1,929  
                 
Loss from operations     (3,568 )     (1,929 )
                 
Other income/(expense):                
Interest income     28        
Interest expense           (562 )
Other expense     (4 )      
Total other expense, net     24       (562 )
                 
Net loss   $ (3,544 )   $ (2,491 )
                 
Net loss per common share, basic and diluted   $ (0.29 )   $ (1.54 )
                 
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and diluted     12,034       1,617  

 

 

 

 

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Atomera Incorporated

Reconciliation to Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA

(Unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

 

    Three Months Ended March 31,  
    2017     2016  
Net Loss (GAAP)   $ (3,544 )   $ (2,491 )
Add (subtract) the following items:                
Interest income     (28 )      
Interest expense           562  
Depreciation and amortization     5       3  
Stock-based compensation     1,210       60  
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)   $ (2,357 )   $ (1,866 )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

 

1Q 2017 Conference Call 1

 
 

2 Forward - Looking Statements This presentation contains forward - looking statements concerning Atomera Incorporated (““ Atomera ,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our”). The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “potentially,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “woul d,” “project,” “plan,” “expect” and similar expressions that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes are intended to iden tif y forward - looking statements. These forward - looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of our final prospectus dated August 5, 2016 filed with the SEC on Au gus t 8, 2016 (the “IPO Prospectus”). In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward - looking events and circumstance s discussed in this presentation may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in our forward - looking statements. You should not rely upon forward - looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in our forward - looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances described in the forward - looking statements will be achieved or occur. This presentation contains only basic information concerning Atomera . The Company’s filings with the Securities Exchange Commission, including the IPO Prospectus and its Quarterly Report on Form 10Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2016, include more information about factors that could affect the Company’s operating and financial results. We assume no obligati on to update information contained in this presentation. Although this presentation may remain available on the Company's website o r elsewhere, its continued availability does not indicate that we are reaffirming or confirming any of the information containe d herein. 2

 
 

Technology at the Atomic Level 3 Company Overview Strong and Defensible Patent Portfolio High Leverage IP Licensing Business Model Top Tier Management Team Transistor enhancement technology for the $350B semiconductor market

 
 

4 Industry Growth & Fab Utilization

 
 

5 Customer Engagement Phases Customer Wafer Manufacturing Atomera MST® Deposition Customer MST® Deposition Phase3 Evaluation Phase4 Installation Phase 5 Qualification Phase 6 Production Phase 1 Planning Phase 2 Setup Royalties License

 
 

6 0 2 4 6 8 10 IPO 3Q 16 4Q 16 Quarterly Pipeline Growth Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 6 Customer Progress

 
 

7 0 2 4 6 8 10 IPO 3Q 16 4Q 16 1Q 17 Quarterly Pipeline Growth Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 Now engaged with 40% of the world’s top semiconductor makers* * 8 of the top 20 (McClean Report 2017) 7 Customer Progress

 
 

1 2 Faster Results Readily Available Improves learning cycles to 15 - 20 per year from 1 - 3 per year 3 EPI tool availability allows for uninterrupted customer activity and product improvements Simulation Confidence Reduces time and cost for customer process integration 8 Shortening Time to Revenue

 
 

Financials Operating Expense Net Loss Loss Per Share Reconciliation between GAAP & Non GAAP Interest Expense Stock - based compensation Total Adjustments Cash at March 31, 2017 $23.8M Cash consumed Q1 2017 $2.9M Shares outstanding 12,104,564 ($3.6M) ($3.5M) ($0.29) ($2.4M) ($3.4M) ($3.4M) ($0.28) ($2.1M) Q1 2017 Q4 2016 ($3.6M) ($3.5M) ($0.29) ($2.4M) ($1.9M) ($2.5M) ($1.54) ($1.9M) ($1.2M) ($1.2M) - ($0.1M) ($0.6M) ($0.5M) ($1.3M) ($1.3M) - ($1.2M) ($1.2M) - Q/Q Results YoY Results * For a full reconciliation of GAAP and non - GAAP results, please see our press release issued May 2, 2017. Totals may be slightly affected by rounding. Adjusted EBITDA (Non - GAAP)* Q1 2017 Q1 2016 9

 
 

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