UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023

 

OR

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the transition period from                __________ to __________

 

Airspan Networks Holdings Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware 001-39679 85-2642786
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (Commission
File Number)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 

777 Yamato Road, Suite 310, Boca Raton, Florida 33431
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (561) 893-8670

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class: Trading Symbol: Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered:
Common stock, par value $0.0001 per share MIMO NYSE American, LLC
Warrants, exercisable for shares of common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share MIMO WS NYSE American, LLC
Warrants, exercisable for shares of common stock at an exercise price of $12.50 per share MIMO WSA NYSE American, LLC
Warrants, exercisable for shares of common stock at an exercise price of $15.00 per share MIMO WSBNYSE American, LLC
Warrants, exercisable for shares of common stock at an exercise price of $17.50 per shareMIMO WSC NYSE American, LLC

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒   No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒   No ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company  

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐   No ☒

 

As of November 4, 2022,May 5, 2023, 73,924,49474,582,992 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, were issued and outstanding.

 

 

 

 

 

AIRSPAN NETWORKS HOLDINGS INC.

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

Table of Contents

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSii
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
 
Item 1.Financial Statements 1
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 20212022 1
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 2
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ DeficitEquity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 3
 
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the NineThree Months Ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 4
 
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 6
 
Item 2.Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 3424
 
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 5035
 
Item 4.Controls and Procedures 5035
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION 
 
Item 1.Legal Proceedings 5136
 
Item 1A.Risk Factors 5136
 
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 5236
 
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities 5236
 
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures 5236
 
Item 5.Other Information 5236
 
Item 6.Exhibits 5337
 
SIGNATURES 5438

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Quarterly Report”) contains statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions or beliefs about future events that are intended as “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements included in this Quarterly Report, other than statements of historical fact, that address activities, events or developments that we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. These statements appear in a number of places, including, but not limited to “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” These statements represent our reasonable judgment of the future based on various factors and using numerous assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual results and financial position to differ materially from those contemplated by the statements. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, and use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “may,” “should,” “plan,” “project” and other words of similar meaning. In particular, these include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the following:

our expected financial and business performance;

changes in our strategy, future operations, financial position, estimated revenues and losses, forecasts, projected costs, prospects and plans;

the implementation, market acceptance and success of our products;

demand for our products and the drivers of that demand;

our estimated total addressable market and other industry projections, and our projected market share;

competition in our industry, the advantages of our products and technology over competing products and technology existing in the market, and competitive factors including with respect to technological capabilities, cost and scalability;

our ability to scale in a cost-effective manner and maintain and expand our manufacturing relationships;

our ability to enter into production supply agreements with customers, the terms of those agreements, and customers’ utilization of our products and technology;

our expected reliance on our significant customers;

developments and projections relating to our competitors and industry, including with respect to investment in 5G networks;

our expectation that we will incur substantial expenses and continuing losses for the foreseeable future and that we will incur increased expenses as a public company;

the impact of health epidemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, on our business and industry and the actions we may take in response thereto;

our expectations regarding our ability to obtain and maintain intellectual property protection and not infringe on the rights of others;

expectations regarding the time during which we will be an emerging growth company as defined in Section 2(a)(19) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”);

our future capital requirements and sources and uses of cash;

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our ability to obtain funding for our operations;

our business, expansion plans and opportunities;

anticipated financial performance, including gross margin, and the expectation that our future results of operations will fluctuate on a quarterly basis for the foreseeable future;

expected capital expenditures, cost of revenue and other future expenses, and the sources of funds to satisfy our liquidity needs; and

the outcome of any known and unknown litigation and regulatory proceedings.

These forward-looking statements are based on information available as of the date of this Quarterly Report and current expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and involve a number of judgments, risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, our actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include:

the ability to maintain the listing of our securities on the NYSE American or any other exchange;

the price of our securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in the industries in which we operate, variations in performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting our business and changes in our capital structure;

the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which we operate;

our substantial indebtedness and our ability to secure additional liquidity;

the risk that we and our current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize our products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so;

the risk that we do not achieve or sustain profitability;

the risk that we will need to raise additional capital to execute our business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all;

the risk that we experience difficulties in managing our growth and expanding operations;

the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations;

the risk of product liability or regulatory lawsuits or proceedings relating to our products and services; and

the risk that we are unable to secure or protect our intellectual property.

There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in or contemplated by this report. Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the risks set forth in “Part II. Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Quarterly Report and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ItemITEM 1. Financial StatementsFINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AIRSPAN NETWORKS HOLDINGS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED consolidated BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except for share data)

 

                
 September 30,
2022
  December 31,
2021
  March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
ASSETS                
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents $27,265  $62,937  $3,282  $7,253 
Restricted cash  43   185   34   34 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $462 and $309 as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively  42,195   57,980 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $450 and $647 as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  24,753   46,565 
Inventory  15,621   17,217   15,802   18,556 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  17,262   18,833   17,907   17,289 
Assets held for sale – current  12,592   - 
Total current assets  102,386   157,152   74,370   89,697 
Property, plant and equipment, net  7,301   7,741   5,972   7,351 
Goodwill  13,641   13,641   -   13,641 
Intangible assets, net  5,586   6,438   -   5,302 
Right-of-use assets, net  6,066   6,585   4,230   5,697 
Other non-current assets  3,387   3,942   20,160   3,407 
Assets held for sale – non-current  20,791   - 
Total assets $138,367  $195,499  $125,523  $125,095 
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable $25,814  $29,709  $16,957  $26,173 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  30,401   32,243 
Deferred revenue  3,553   2,902   1,957   2,892 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  34,465   26,967 
Senior term loan, current portion  40,791   3,187   40,993   40,529 
Subordinated debt  10,981   10,577   11,256   11,119 
Subordinated term loan – related party  40,607   -   42,449   41,528 
Convertible debt  43,258   -   45,492   43,928 
Current portion of long-term debt  242   275   263   259 
Liabilities held for sale – current  11,963   - 
Total current liabilities  199,711   73,617   201,731   198,671 
Subordinated term loan - related party  -   37,991 
Senior term loan  -   37,876 
Convertible debt  -   41,343 
Other long-term liabilities  9,651   20,924   6,408   7,223 
Liabilities held for sale – non-current  17,294   - 
Total liabilities  209,362   211,751   225,433   205,894 
                
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)        
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)        
                
Stockholders’ deficit:                
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 73,393,907 and 72,335,952 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively  7   7 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 250,000,000 shares authorized; 74,582,992 and 74,283,026 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022  7   7 
Additional paid-in capital  768,918   749,592   772,205   770,427 
Accumulated deficit  (839,920)  (765,851)  (872,122)  (851,233)
Total stockholders’ deficit  (70,995)  (16,252)  (99,910)  (80,799)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $138,367  $195,499  $125,523  $125,095 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AIRSPAN NETWORKS HOLDINGS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED consolidated STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except for share data)

                        
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2022  2021  2023  2022 
Revenues:                        
Products and software licenses $36,521  $32,101  $114,128  $105,637  $21,210  $33,576 
Maintenance, warranty and services  4,573   6,822   11,475   21,269   3,563   3,988 
Total revenues  41,094   38,923   125,603   126,906   24,773   37,564 
                        
Cost of revenues:                        
Products and software licenses  23,462   20,652   74,747   66,272   13,295   24,473 
Maintenance, warranty and services  1,296   1,163   3,623   3,354   1,131   1,022 
Total cost of revenues  24,758   21,815   78,370   69,626   14,426   25,495 
Gross profit  16,336   17,108   47,233   57,280   10,347   12,069 
                        
Operating expenses:                        
Research and development  15,003   17,529   48,244   47,427   14,191   16,521 
Sales and marketing  7,219   10,315   25,559   25,157   5,682   9,330 
General and administrative  9,644   19,347   31,891   28,247   7,665   11,158 
Amortization of intangibles  284   299   852   897   189   284 
Restructuring costs  944   -   944   -   260   - 
Total operating expenses  33,094   47,490   107,490   101,728   27,987   37,293 
                        
Loss from operations  (16,758)  (30,382)  (60,257)  (44,448)  (17,640)  (25,224)
                        
Interest expense, net  (4,296)  (3,630)  (13,071)  (8,580)  (4,534)  (4,568)
Gain on extinguishment of debt  -   -   -   2,096 
Other (expense) income, net  (2,097)  7,516   (793)  636 
Change in fair value of warrant liability and derivatives, net  642   457 
Other income (expense), net  561   (506)
                        
Loss before income taxes  (23,151)  (26,496)  (74,121)  (50,296)  (20,971)  (29,841)
                        
Income tax (expense) benefit, net  (163)  (457)  52   (624)
Income tax benefit  82   103 
                        
Net loss $(23,314) $(26,953) $(74,069) $(50,920) $(20,889) $(29,738)
                        
Loss per share - basic and diluted $(0.32) $(0.41) $(1.02) $(0.82)
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted  72,572,138   66,276,223   72,415,546   61,923,661 
Loss per share – basic and diluted $(0.28) $(0.41)
        
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic and diluted  74,473,741   72,335,952 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AIRSPAN NETWORKS HOLDINGS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED consolidated STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICITEQUITY

(in thousands, except for share data)

 

                                        
 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022  Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 
 Common Stock Additional
Paid-In
 Accumulated     Common Stock  Additional
Paid-In
  Accumulated   
 Shares Amount Capital Deficit Total  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2021  72,335,952  $7  $749,592  $(765,851) $(16,252)
Net loss  -   -   -   (29,738)  (29,738)
Share-based compensation expense  -   -   6,564   -  ��6,564 
Balance as of March 31, 2022  72,335,952  $7  $756,156  $(795,589) $(39,426)
Net loss  -   -   -   (21,017)  (21,017)
Share-based compensation expense  -   -   6,972   -   6,972 
Balance as of June 30, 2022  72,335,952  $7  $763,128  $(816,606) $(53,471)
Balance at December 31, 2022  74,283,026  $7  $770,427  $(851,233) $(80,799)
Net loss  -   -   -   (23,314)  (23,314)  -   -   -   (20,889)  (20,889)
Issuance of restricted shares, net of shares withheld for taxes  1,057,955   -   (73)  -   (73)  299,966   -   (161)  -   (161)
Share-based compensation expense  -   -   5,863   -   5,863   -   -   1,939   -   1,939 
Balance as of September 30, 2022  73,393,907  $7  $768,918  $(839,920) $(70,995)
Balance as of March 31, 2023  74,582,992  $7  $772,205  $(872,122) $(99,910)

 

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 
  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-In
  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Total 
Balance as of December 31, 2020  59,710,047  $6  $674,906  $(695,325) $(20,413)
Net loss  -   -   -   (13,549)  (13,549)
Proceeds from sale of Series H preferred stock and warrants, net of issuance costs  -   -   653   -   653 
Share-based compensation expense  -   -   661   -   661 
Balance as of March 31, 2021  59,710,047  $6  $676,220  $(708,874) $(32,648)
Net loss  -   -   -   (10,418)  (10,418)
Exercise of common stock options  14,277   -   69   -   69 
Share-based compensation expense  -   -   828   -   828 
Balance as of June 30, 2021  59,724,324  $6  $677,117  $(719,292) $(42,169)
Net loss  -   -   -   (26,953)  (26,953)
Exercise of common stock options  2,162   -   10   -   10 
Extinguishment of pre-combination warrant liability in connection with the Reverse Recapitalization  -   -   10,284   -   10,284 
Business Combination and PIPE financing, net of redemptions and equity issuance costs of $26.2 million  12,297,951   1   52,097   -   52,098 
Share-based compensation expense  -   -   661   -   661 
Balance as of September 30, 2021  72,024,437  $7  $740,169  $(746,245) $(6,069)
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 
  Common Stock  Additional
Paid-In
  Accumulated    
  Shares  Amount  Capital  Deficit  Total 
Balance at December 31, 2021  72,335,952  $7  $749,592  $(765,851) $(16,252)
Net loss  -   -   -   (29,738)  (29,738)
Share-based compensation expense  -   -   6,564   -   6,564 
Balance as of March 31, 2022  72,335,952  $7  $756,156  $(795,589) $(39,426)

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AIRSPAN NETWORKS HOLDINGS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED consolidated STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands, except for share data)

                
 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net loss $(74,069) $(50,920) $(20,889) $(29,738)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization  3,448   3,117   1,052   1,121 
Foreign exchange gain on long-term debt  (33)  (8)
Foreign exchange loss (gain) on long-term debt  4   (3)
Bad debt expense  170   182   26   7 
Gain on extinguishment of debt  -   (2,096)
Change in fair value of warrants and derivatives  (3,016)  (7,045)
Non-cash debt amendment fee  463   -   -   463 
Change in fair value of warrants and derivatives, net  (642)  (457)
Share-based compensation  19,399   2,150   1,939   6,564 
Total adjustments  20,431   (3,700)  2,379   7,695 
        
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Decrease in accounts receivable  15,615   18,001   14,366   8,185 
Decrease (increase) in inventory  1,596   (1,957)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets  1,571   (452)
Decrease in other non-current assets  555   6 
Decrease in accounts payable  (3,895)  (15,799)
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue  651   (2,476)
Increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities  7,498   5,599 
(Decrease) increase in other long-term liabilities  (7,738)  468 
Increase in inventory  (2,187)  (1,765)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets  (849)  93 
Decrease in other operating assets  58   88 
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable  889   (1,088)
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue  (664)  317 
Increase (decrease) in other accrued expenses and other current liabilities  387   (1,430)
Increase in other long-term liabilities  182   90 
Increase in accrued interest on long-term debt  8,160   5,917   3,966   2,673 
Net cash used in operating activities  (29,625)  (45,313)  (2,362)  (14,880)
                
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Purchase of property, plant and equipment  (2,156)  (4,287)  (568)  (807)
Net cash used in investing activities  (2,156)  (4,287)  (568)  (807)
                
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Proceeds from the Business Combination, issuance of convertible debt and PIPE financing, net of issuance costs paid  -   115,501 
Repayments of senior term loan  (3,960)  - 
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options  -   78 
Repayment of senior term loan  (880)  (1,320)
Payment for taxes withheld on stock awards  (73)  -   (161)  - 
Proceeds from the sale of Series H stock, net  -   505 
Proceeds from the issuance of Series H warrants  -   142 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (4,033)  116,226 
Net cash used in financing activities  (1,041)  (1,320)
                
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  (35,814)  66,626 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  (3,971)  (17,007)
                
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year  63,122   18,618   7,287   63,122 
                
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $27,308  $85,244  $3,316  $46,115 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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AIRSPAN NETWORKS HOLDINGS INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED consolidated STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(CONTINUED)

(in thousands, except for share data)

        
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information                
Cash paid for interest $4,417  $8,045  $567  $1,431 
Cash paid for income taxes $318  $552  $7  $159 
                
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities:        
Reclassification of redeemable convertible preferred stock warrants to common stock $-  $10,284 
Non-cash net liabilities assumed from Business Combination $-  $38 
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash financing activity        
Non-cash debt amendment fee $463  $-  $-  $463 

 

Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash. The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheetsstatements of cash flows that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:

 

        
 Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
Cash and cash equivalents $27,265  $85,058  $3,282  $45,930 
Restricted cash $43  $186   34   185 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows $27,308  $85,244  $3,316  $46,115 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AIRSPAN NETWORKS HOLDINGS INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED Consolidated FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

1.BUSINESS

 

On August 13, 2021 (the “Closing”), Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. (formerly New Beginnings Acquisition Corp.) (the “Company”) consummated a business combination transaction (the “Business Combination”) pursuant to a business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”), dated March 8, 2021, by and among the Company, Artemis Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned direct subsidiary of the Company (“Merger Sub”), and Airspan Networks Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Legacy Airspan”). In connection with the Closing of the Business Combination, the Company changed its name to Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. Unless the context otherwise requires, references to “Airspan”, the “Company”, “us”, “we”, “our” and any related terms prior to the Closing of the Business Combination are intended to mean Legacy Airspan and its consolidated subsidiaries, and after the Closing of the Business Combination, Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. In addition, unless the context otherwise requires, references to “New Beginnings” and “NBA” are references to New Beginnings Acquisition Corp., the Company’s name prior to the Closing.

The Company designs and produces wireless network equipment for 4G and 5G networks for both mainstream public telecommunications service providers and private network implementations. Airspan provides Radio Access Network (“RAN”) products based on Open Virtualized Cloud Native Architectures that support technologies including 5G new radio (“5G NR”) and Long-Term Evolution (“LTE”), and Fixed Wireless standards, operating in licensed, lightly-licensed and unlicensed frequencies.

 

The market for the Company’s wireless systems includes mobile carriers, other public network operators and private and government network operators for command and control in industrial and public safety applications such as smart utilities, defense, transportation, mining and oil and gas. The Company’s strategy applies the same network technology across all addressable sectors.

 

The Company’s main operations are in Slough, United Kingdom; Mumbai and Bangalore, India; Tokyo, Japan; Airport City, Israel; Santa Clara, California; and the Company’s corporate headquarters are in the United States (“U.S.”) in Boca Raton, Florida.

 

6Mimosa Sale

On March 8, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Mimosa Purchase Agreement”) with Airspan Networks Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Seller”), Mimosa Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Seller (“Mimosa”), and Radisys Corporation, an Oregon corporation (“Buyer”), pursuant to which Seller will sell all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Mimosa to Buyer for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $60.0 million in cash (subject to customary adjustments as set forth in the Mimosa Purchase Agreement) on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Mimosa Purchase Agreement (the “Mimosa Sale”).

The accounting requirements for reporting the Mimosa business as held for sale were met, however, the requirements for discontinued operations were not met. Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements and notes to the consolidated financial statements reflect the assets and liabilities of the Mimosa business as held for sale for the periods presented. (See Note 6).

 

2.BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

Basis of Presentation, Principles of Consolidation and Use of Estimates

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and Airspan IP Holdco LLC (“Holdco”) – 99.8% owned by Airspan. Non-controlling interest in the results of operations of consolidated subsidiaries represents the minority stockholders’ share of the profit or loss of Holdco. The non-controlling interest in net assets of this subsidiary, and the net income or loss attributable to the non-controlling interest, were not recorded by the Company as they are considered immaterial. All significant inter-company balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).

 

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The Company’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes are unaudited. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (including normal recurring adjustments) and disclosures necessary for a fair presentation of these interim financial statements have been included. The results reported in these interim financial statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be reported for the entire year. Certain information and footnote disclosures required by GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

 

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Liquidity

 

The Company has historically incurred losses from operations. In the past, these losses have been financed through cash on hand or capital raising activities including borrowings or the sale of newly issued shares.

 

The Company had $102.474.4 million of current assets and $199.7201.7 million of current liabilities as of September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company used $29.62.4 million in cash flowflows from operating activities. The Company is investing heavily in 5G research and development activities and the Company expects to continue to use cash from operations during the remainder of 20222023 and through 2023.the first half of 2024. Cash on hand and borrowing capacity under our Assignment Agreement, Resignation and Assignment Agreement and Credit Agreement (the “Fortress Credit Agreement”) with DBFIP ANI LLC (“Fortress”) (see Notes 87 and 10)9) may not allow the Company to reasonably expect to meet its forecasted cash requirements.

 

The Company was not in compliance with the minimum last twelve-month Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) covenant under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes as of the September 30, 2022 quarterly measurement date. In addition, during certain periods subsequent to September 30, 2022, the Company has not been in compliance with the minimum liquidity covenant under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes. See further discussion below and in Note 10.

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Going concern

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared and are presented assuming the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company’s senior term loan and convertible debt require certain financial covenants to be met. The Company was not in compliance with the minimum last twelve-month EBITDA covenant under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes as of the September 30, 2022 quarterly measurement date, which is an event of default under those agreements. In addition, during certain periods subsequent to September 30, 2022, the Company has not been in compliance with the minimum liquidity covenant under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes, which is also an event of default under those agreements. The Company is seeking a waiver with respect to such breaches. However, there can be no assurance that the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes will agree to waive the existing covenant breaches. Even if the Company receives a waiver with respect to such breaches, based on management’s current forecast, absent of additional financing or capital raising, the Company has concluded it is probable that the Company will not be in compliance with certain of the prospective financial covenants under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes during certain periods of the next twelve months. Accordingly, while the Company intends to seek waivers from compliance with the applicable covenants in connection with such anticipated breaches, or amendments of existing financial covenants included in the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes, the Company is also pursuing alternative sources of capital so that it will be able to satisfy its prospective minimum liquidity obligations under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes. There can be no assurance that the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes will agree to waive any breaches thereunder that may arise in the future or that we will otherwise be able to remedy such breaches. In the absence of waivers or remedies of existing covenant breaches or any additional breaches that may arise in the future, the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes could elect to declare all the funds borrowed thereunder to be due and payable, together with accrued and unpaid interest, and institute foreclosure proceedings against the Company’s assets, such lenders could elect to apply the default interest rate thereunder, the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement could elect to terminate their delayed draw commitments thereunder and cease making further loans, and the Company could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation. In addition, the Company’s subordinated term loan – related party (see Note 9) and subordinated debt (see Note 8) could be accelerated or required to be paid due to provisions contained within those instruments. As a result, the Company has classified its debt as current.

In order to address the need to satisfy the Company’s continuing obligations and realize its long-term strategy, management has taken several steps and is considering additional actions to improve its operating and financial results, including the following:

 

focusing the Company’s efforts to increase sales in additional geographic markets;

 

continuing to develop 5G product offerings that will expand the market for the Company’s products;

 

focusing the Company’s efforts to improve days sales outstanding to provide additional liquidity; and

selling the Mimosa business for approximately $60.0 million; and

continuing to implement cost reduction initiatives to reduce non-strategic costs in operations and expand the Company’s labor force in lower cost geographies, with headcount reductions in higher cost geographies.

 

There can be no assurance that the above actions will be successful. Without additional financing or capital, the Company’s current cash balance would be insufficient to satisfy repayment demands from its lenders if the lenders elect to declare the senior term loan and the senior secured convertible notes due prior to the maturity date. There is no assurance that the new or renegotiated financing will be available, or that if available, will have satisfactory terms. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these financial statements are issued. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

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COVID-19 UpdateGlobal Economic Conditions

 

The coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, that started in 2020,Company has and continues to alter the behavior of business and people in a manner that is having negative effects on local, regional and global economies. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact with disruptions on ourexperienced supply chains, as governments take robust actions to minimize the spread of localized COVID-19 outbreaks. The continued impact on our supply chains has caused delayed production and fulfilment of customer orders,chain disruptions and delays of logistics and increased logistic costs. As a further consequenceinflationary impacts across our businesses, driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, component lead times have extended as demand outstrips supply on certain components, including semiconductors,the war in Ukraine and have caused the costs of components to increase.resulting economic sanctions, and general macroeconomic factors. These extended lead times have caused us to extend our forecast horizon with our contract manufacturing partners andfactors have increased our operating costs. While the risk of supply delays. The Company cannot at this time accurately predict what effects, or their extent, the coronavirus outbreak will have on the remainder of its 2022 operating results, dueis taking actions to uncertainties relatingrespond to the geographic spreadsupply chain disruptions, inflationary environment, and global demand dynamics, we may not be able to enact these measures in a timely manner, or the measures may not be sufficient to offset the increase in costs, which could have a material adverse impact on our results of the virus, the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, component shortages and increased component costs, the length of voluntary business closures, and governmental actions taken in response to the outbreak. More generally, the widespread health crisis has and may continue to adversely affect the global economy, resulting in an economic downturn that could affect demand for our products and therefore impact the Company’s results.operations.

 

Significant Concentrations

 

Financial instruments, which potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risk, consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and accounts receivable. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents in highly rated financial instruments. The Company maintains certain of its cash balances in various U.S. banks, which at times, may exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses on such accounts.

The Company’s accounts receivable are derived from sales of its products and approximately 57.383.6% and 72.666.9% of product sales were to non-U.S. customers for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively and approximately 57.7% and 70.8% of product sales were to non-U.S. customers for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. TwoThree customers accounted for $20.225.2 million or 47.8%, of the net accounts receivable balance at September 30, 2022 and three customers accounted for $34.7 million, or 64.978.4% of the net accounts receivable balance at September 30, 2021.as of March 31, 2023 and two customers accounted for $29.8 million or 59.8% of the net accounts receivable balance as of March 31, 2022. The Company requires payment in advance or payment security in the form of a letter of credit to be in place at the time of shipment, except in cases where credit risk is considered to be acceptable. The Company’s top three customers accounted for 50.870.5% and 60.473.1% of revenue for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively, and 65.8% and 59.6% of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. For the three months and nineended March 31, 2023, the Company had two customers whose revenue was greater than 10% of the three month period’s total revenue. For the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022, the Company had three customers whose revenue was greater than 10% of the three- and nine-month period’s total revenue. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company had two customers whose revenue was greater than 10% of the three and nine-monthmonth period’s total revenue.

 

The Company received 90.271.7% and 85.488.1% of goods for resale from five suppliers in the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively. The Company received 86.9% and 89.5% of goods for resale from five suppliers in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The Company outsources the manufacturing of its base station products to contract manufacturers and obtains subscriber terminals from vendors in the Asia Pacific region. In the event of a disruption to supply, the Company would be able to transfer the manufacturing of base stations to alternate contract manufacturers and has alternate suppliers for the majority of subscriber terminals.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2020-06, “Debt — Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging — Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40)”. This ASU simplifies the accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. The FASB reduced the number of accounting models for convertible debt and convertible preferred stock instruments and made certain disclosure amendments to improve the information provided to users. The new standard was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2022, and it did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

In May 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-04, “Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Debt — Modifications and Extinguishments (Subtopic 470-50), Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718), and Derivatives and Hedging — Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Issuer’s Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity-Classified Written Call Options”. This ASU provides guidance for a modification or an exchange of a freestanding equity-classified written call option that is not within the scope of another Topic. The new standard was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2022, and it did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting” which provides optional expedient and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met. In response to the concerns about structural risks of interbank offered rates (“IBORs”) and, particularly, the risk of cessation of the LIBOR, regulators in several jurisdictions around the world have undertaken reference rate reform initiatives to identify alternative reference rates that are more observable or transaction based and less susceptible to manipulation. This ASU provides companies with optional guidance to ease the potential accounting burden associated with transitioning away from reference rates that are expected to be discontinued. This new standard must be adopted by the Company no later than December 1, 2022,2024, with early adoption permitted. The potential adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13 (amended by ASU 2019-10), “Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, regarding the measurement of credit losses for certain financial instruments.” which replaces the incurred loss model with a current expected credit loss (“CECL”) model. The CECL model is based on historical experience, adjusted for current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. The Company is required to adoptnew guidance was adopted by the new standardCompany on January 1, 2023. The Company is currently evaluating the2023, and it did not have a material impact this standard will have on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior-year amounts to conform with current-year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the Company’s net loss or cash flows from operations.

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3.THE BUSINESS COMBINATION

On August 13, 2021, the Company and Legacy Airspan completed the Business Combination, with Legacy Airspan surviving the Business Combination as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, and the Company was renamed Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. Cash proceeds from the Business Combination totaled approximately $115.5 million, which included funds held in NBA’s trust account and the completion of the concurrent private placement (the “PIPE” or “PIPE Financing”) of shares of the Company’s common stock (the “Common Stock”) and sale of the Company’s senior secured convertible notes (the “Convertible Notes Financing”).

In accordance with the terms and subject to the conditions of the Business Combination Agreement, at the effective time of the Business Combination, each share of Legacy Airspan capital stock issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Closing automatically converted into and became the right to receive a specified number of shares of the Company’s Common Stock, warrants exercisable to purchase one share of the Company’s Common Stock at a price of $12.50 per share (the “Post-Combination $12.50 Warrants”), warrants exercisable to purchase one share of the Company’s Common Stock at a price of $15.00 per share (the “Post-Combination $15.00 Warrants”) and warrants exercisable to purchase one share of the Company’s Common Stock at a price of $17.50 per share (the “Post-Combination $17.50 Warrants” and the Post-Combination $17.50 Warrants, together with the Post-Combination $12.50 Warrants and Post-Combination $15.00 Warrants, the “Post-Combination Warrants”). The aggregate transaction consideration paid in the Business Combination was (i) 59,426,486 shares of the Company’s Common Stock, (ii) 3,000,000 Post-Combination $12.50 Warrants, (iii) 3,000,000 Post-Combination $15.00 Warrants, (iv) 3,000,000 Post-Combination $17.50 Warrants and (v) $17,500,000 in cash. The aggregate transaction consideration was allocated among the holders of shares of Legacy Airspan capital stock (including holders of shares of Legacy Airspan capital stock issued pursuant to the net exercise of warrants to purchase Legacy Airspan capital stock and holders of shares of Legacy Airspan restricted stock), holders of Legacy Airspan stock options and participants (the “MIP Participants”) in Legacy Airspan’s Management Incentive Plan (the “MIP”).

Prior to the Business Combination, New Beginnings issued 11,500,000 public warrants (the “Public Warrants”) and 545,000 private placement warrants (the “Private Placement Warrants”, and the Public Warrants together with the Private Placement Warrants, the “Common Stock Warrants”). Following the Business Combination, the Common Stock Warrants remain exercisable for Common Stock of the Company. All other features of the Common Stock Warrants remained unchanged. There were no cash obligations for the Company pertaining to these Common Stock Warrants.

Prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, holders of an aggregate of 9,997,049 shares of Common Stock sold in NBA’s initial public offering exercised their right to have such shares redeemed for a full pro rata portion of the trust account holding the proceeds from NBA’s initial public offering, calculated as of two business days prior to the consummation of the Business Combination, which was approximately $10.10 per share, or $101.0 million in the aggregate.

At Closing, the Company filed a second amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the “Restated Certificate of Incorporation”). Among other things, the Restated Certificate of Incorporation increased the number of shares of (a) Common Stock the Company is authorized to issue from 100,000,000 shares to 250,000,000 shares and (b) preferred stock the Company is authorized to issue from 1,000,000 shares to 10,000,000 shares.

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In connection with the Closing of the Business Combination, certain former stockholders of Legacy Airspan (the “Legacy Airspan Holders”) and certain NBA stockholders (the “Sponsor Holders”) entered into a registration rights and lock-up agreement (the “Registration Rights and Lock-Up Agreement”). Subject to certain exceptions, the Registration Rights and Lock-Up Agreement provided that 44,951,960 shares of Common Stock, as well as 2,271,026 Post-Combination $12.50 Warrants, 2,271,026 Post-Combination $15.00 Warrants and 2,271,026 Post-Combination $17.50 Warrants (and the shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise of such Post-Combination Warrants), in each case, held by the Legacy Airspan Holders were locked-up for a period of six months following the Closing, and 2,750,000 shares of Common Stock held by the Sponsor Holders were locked-up for a period of one year following the Closing, in each case subject to earlier release upon (i) the date on which the last reported sale price of the Common Stock equals or exceeds $12.50 per share for any 20 trading days within any 30-day trading period or (ii) the date on which we complete a liquidation, merger, capital stock exchange or other similar transaction after the Closing that results in all of our stockholders having the right to exchange their shares of our Common Stock for cash, securities or other property. The Registration Rights and Lock-Up Agreement also provided that the Private Placement Warrants and shares of Common Stock underlying the units sold by NBA in a private placement concurrent with its initial public offering (the “Private Placement Units”), along with any shares of Common Stock underlying the Private Placement Warrants, were locked-up for a period of 30 days following the Closing so long as such securities were held by the initial purchasers of the Private Placement Units or their permitted transferees.

The Company accounted for the Business Combination as a reverse recapitalization, which is the equivalent of Legacy Airspan issuing stock for the net assets of New Beginnings, accompanied by a recapitalization, with New Beginnings treated as the acquired company for accounting purposes. The determination of New Beginnings as the “acquired” company for accounting purposes was primarily based on the fact that subsequent to the Business Combination, Legacy Airspan comprised all of the ongoing operations of the combined entity, a majority of the governing body of the combined company and Legacy Airspan’s senior management comprised all of the senior management of the combined company. The net assets of New Beginnings were stated at historical cost with no goodwill or other intangible assets recorded. Reported results from operations included herein prior to the Business Combination are those of Legacy Airspan. The shares and corresponding capital amounts and loss per share related to Legacy Airspan’s outstanding convertible preferred stock and common stock prior to the Business Combination have been retroactively restated to reflect the conversion ratio established pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement.

In connection with the Business Combination, the Company incurred underwriting fees and other costs considered direct and incremental to the transaction totaling $27.0 million, consisting of legal, accounting, financial advisory and other professional fees. These amounts are reflected within additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021.

PIPE Financing

Concurrent with the execution of the Business Combination Agreement, the Company entered into subscription agreements with certain investors (the “PIPE Investors”) pursuant to which the PIPE Investors subscribed for and purchased an aggregate of 7,500,000 shares of Common Stock for an aggregate purchase price of $75.0 million.

Convertible Notes Financing

Concurrent with the Closing of the Business Combination, the Company issued $50,000,000 aggregate principal amount of senior secured convertible notes (the “Convertible Notes”). The Convertible Notes bear interest at a rate equal to 7.0% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year, beginning on September 30, 2021. The Convertible Notes mature on December 30, 2024, unless earlier accelerated, converted, redeemed or repurchased. The Convertible Notes are pari passu in right of payment and lien priority and are secured by a security interest in (a) all of the real, personal and mixed property in which liens are granted or purported to be granted pursuant to any of the collateral documents as security for the obligations, (b) all products, proceeds, rents and profits of such property, (c) all of each loan party’s books and records and (d) all of the foregoing whether now owned or existing, in each case excluding certain excluded assets.

At Closing, each Convertible Note, together with all accrued but unpaid interest, was convertible, in whole or in part, at the option of the holder, at any time prior to the payment in full of the principal amount (together with all accrued but unpaid interest thereon), into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $12.50 per share (see Note 11).

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Summary of Net Proceeds

The following table summarizes the elements of the net proceeds from the Business Combination as of December 31, 2021:

 Schedule of business combination    
Cash—Trust Account (net of redemptions of $101 million) $15,184,107 
Cash—Convertible Notes financing  48,669,322 
Cash—PIPE Financing  75,000,000 
     
Less: Underwriting fees and other issuance costs paid at Closing  (23,353,127)
Cash proceeds from the Business Combination $115,500,302 
     
Less: Non-cash net liabilities assumed from New Beginnings  (38,216)
Add: Non-cash net assets assumed from New Beginnings  3,684,000 
Less: Non-cash fair value of Common Stock Warrants  (13,176,450)
Less: Non-cash fair value of Post-Combination Warrants  (1,980,000)
Less: Non-cash fair value of Convertible Notes issued  (48,273,641)
Less: Other issuance costs included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities  (3,618,792)
     
Additional paid-in-capital from Business Combination, net of issuance costs paid $52,097,203 

Summary of Shares Issued

The following table summarizes the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding immediately following the consummation of the Business Combination:

Schedule of number of shares Common Stock outstanding
New Beginnings shares of Common Stock outstanding prior to the Business Combination14,795,000
Less: redemption of New Beginnings shares of Common Stock(9,997,049)
Shares of Common Stock issued pursuant to the PIPE7,500,000
Outstanding New Beginnings shares of Common Stock prior to the Business Combination, plus shares of Common Stock issued in PIPE Financing12,297,951
Conversion of Legacy Airspan preferred stock56,857,492
Conversion of Legacy Airspan common stock1,182,912
Conversion of Legacy Airspan restricted common stock339,134
Conversion of Legacy Airspan Class B common stock1,340,611
Conversion of Legacy Airspan restricted Class B common stock6,337
Total shares of Company Common Stock outstanding immediately following the Business Combination72,024,437

The 5,815,796 Common Stock options exchanged for options to purchase Legacy Airspan common stock and Legacy Airspan Class B common stock, the restricted stock units (“RSUs”) with respect to 1,750,000 shares of Common Stock issued to the MIP Participants, and 4,257,718 shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance with future grants under the Company’s 2021 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”) are not issued shares and are not included in the table above.

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4.REVENUE RECOGNITION

 

The following is a summary of revenue by category (in thousands):

 

Schedule of revenue                        
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2022  2021  2023  2022 
Product sales $34,621  $29,823  $109,394  $101,628 
Products sales $20,353  $31,977 
Non-recurring engineering (“NRE”)  1,031   3,631   2,187   10,590   511   1,156 
Product maintenance contracts  961   1,421   2,770   6,047   2,139   1,740 
Professional service contracts  2,581   1,769   6,518   4,632   914   1,093 
Software licenses  1,556   2,122   4,102   3,470   819   1,385 
Other  344   157   632   539   37   213 
Total revenue $41,094  $38,923  $125,603  $126,906  $24,773  $37,564 

 

There was $0.5 millionno revenue recognized at a point in time for NRE services for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. Revenue recognized at a point in time for NRE services amounted to $1.5 millionMarch 31, 2023 or for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. For services performed on a customer’s owned asset, since the customer controls the asset being enhanced, revenue is recognized over time as services are rendered. There was $0.5 million recognized over time for NRE services using a cost-based input method for the three months ended September 30, 2022. Revenue recognized over time for NRE services using a cost-based input method amounted to $2.20.5 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2023 and $1.7 million and $7.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The Company is allowed to bill for services performed under the contract in the event the contract is terminated.

The opening and closing balances of our contract asset and liability balances from contracts with customers as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 20212022 were as follows (in thousands):

 

Schedule of contracts with customers asset and liability                
 Contracts
Assets
  Contracts
Liabilities
  Contracts
Assets
  Contracts
Liabilities
 
Balance as of December 31, 2021 $7,673  $2,902 
Balance as of September 30, 2022  8,235   3,553 
Balance as of December 31, 2022 $9,001  $2,892 
Balance as of March 31, 2023  9,512   2,228 
Change $562  $651  $511  $(664)

Remaining performance obligations represent the revenue that is expected to be recognized in future periods related to performance obligations included in a contract that are unsatisfied, or partially satisfied, as of the end of a period. As of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, deferred revenue (both current and noncurrent) of $3.62.0 million and $2.92.6 million, respectively, represents the Company’s remaining performance obligations, of which $3.42.1 million and $2.52.8 million, respectively, is expected to be recognized within one year, with the remainder to be recognized thereafter.

 

Revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, include the following (in thousands):

 

Schedule of revenues from contract liability                  
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2022  2021  2023  2022 
Amounts included in the beginning of year contract liability balance $418  $626  $2,299  $5,053  $1,499  $1,045 

 

Warranty Liabilities

Information regarding the changes in the Company’s product warranty liabilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 is as follows (in thousands):

Schedule of product warranty liabilities                
  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
  2022  2021  2022  2021 
Balance, beginning of period $1,358  $1,099  $1,285  $1,019 
Accruals  216   236   1,383   496 
Settlements  (140)  (139)  (1,234)  (319)
Balance, end of period $1,434  $1,196  $1,434  $1,196 

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5.4.GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

 

The Company had goodwill of $13.6 million as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 20212022 resulting from a prior acquisition. Goodwill and Intangible assets, net are classified as Assets Held for Sale – Noncurrent at March 31, 2023.

 

Intangible assets, net consists of the following (in thousands):

 

Schedule of Intangible assets, net                             
 Weighted September 30, 2022  Weighted March 31, 2023 
 Average Useful Life
(in years)
  Gross Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net Carrying
Amount
  Average
Useful Life
(in years)
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount
 
Internally developed technology 10  $7,810  $(2,993) $4,817  10 $7,810  $(3,319) $4,491 
Customer relationships 6   2,130   (1,361)  769  6  2,130   (1,509)  621 
Trademarks 2   720   (720)  -  2  720   (720)  - 
Non-compete 3   180   (180)  -  3  180   (180)  - 
Total acquired intangible assets    $10,840  $(5,254) $5,586    $10,840  $(5,728) $5,112 

 

 Weighted  December 31, 2021  Weighted December 31, 2022 
 Average Useful Life
(in years)
  Gross Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net Carrying
Amount
  Average
Useful Life
(in years)
 Gross
Carrying
Amount
  Accumulated
Amortization
  Net
Carrying
Amount
 
Internally developed technology 10  $7,810  $(2,408) $5,402  10 $7,810  $(3,189) $4,621 
Customer relationships 6   2,130   (1,094)  1,036  6  2,130   (1,449)  681 
Trademarks 2   720   (720)  -  2  720   (720)  - 
Non-compete 3   180   (180)  -  3  180   (180)  - 
Total acquired intangible assets    $10,840  $(4,402) $6,438    $10,840  $(5,538) $5,302 

 

Amortization expense related to the Company’s intangible assets amounted to $0.2 million and $0.3 million for both of the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, and $0.9 million for both of the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021.respectively.

 

EstimatedThere will be no further amortization expense for the remainder of 20222023 and thereafter related to the Company’s intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):the long-lived assets in the disposal group should be recorded at the carrying amount at the time the assets are accounted as held for sale.

 

Schedule of estimated amortization expense    
2022 $284 
2023  1,136 
2024  1,107 
2025  781 
2026  781 
Thereafter  1,497 
Total $5,586 

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6.5.ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

 

Schedule of other accrued expenses                
 September 30,
2022
  December 31,
2021
  March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Payroll and related benefits and taxes $8,724  $7,258  $8,051  $8,312 
Fair value of embedded derivatives related to Convertible Debt  7,494   -   4,489   5,353 
Royalties  3,179   2,870   3,732   3,610 
Loan success fee related to Convertible Debt  2,858   2,858 
Agent and sales commissions  2,792   2,833   955   1,224 
Right-of-use lease liability, current portion  2,683   2,599   2,379   2,923 
Tax liabilities  1,697   1,611   1,089   1,301 
Product warranty liabilities  1,434   1,285   1,278   1,478 
Product marketing  452   752   70   376 
Manufacturing subcontractor costs  2,279   2,165   1,376   1,787 
Legal and professional services  2,070   2,275   2,530   1,282 
Other  1,661   3,319   1,594   1,739 
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities $34,465  $26,967  $30,401  $32,243 


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7.6.RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIESHELD FOR SALE

 

In June 2022, as part of a strategic review of our operations,As discussed in Note 1, on March 8, 2023 the Company announced a cost reductionentered into the Purchase Agreement with Seller, Mimosa, and restructuring programBuyer, pursuant to which the Seller will sell all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Mimosa to Buyer for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $60,000,000 in cash (subject to customary adjustments) on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement (the “2022 restructuring program”“Transaction”). The 2022 restructuring program was primarily comprised of entering into severancePurchase Agreement contains customary representations, warranties and termination agreements with employees. Formal announcementscovenants by the parties subject to specified exceptions and qualifications. Each party’s obligations to consummate the Transaction pursuant to the relevant employees were madePurchase Agreement are subject to customary closing conditions as set out in Junethe Mimosa Purchase Agreement, including, among others, approval of the Transaction by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, approval of the Transaction by the Competition Authority of the Republic of Turkey, and July 2022 and activities were ongoing throughoutapproval of the three months ended September 30, 2022 and are expected to be completeTransaction by December 31, 2022.

Restructuring costs are presented separately on the condensed consolidated statements of operations.senior lenders.

 

The following table presentsCompany has met the restructuring costs recognized bycriteria for recording the Company underMimosa assets and liabilities as “held for sale” at March 31, 2023. Since the 2022 restructuring program during both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. The Company did not incur anymeet the criteria for held for sale at December 31, 2022, the assets and liabilities of the Mimosa group are recorded in their respective categories.

The assets and liabilities of the disposal group, Mimosa, were evaluated to determine whether the carrying amounts should be adjusted in accordance with other GAAP standards. After adjusting the assets and liabilities of the disposal group, the disposal group as a whole is measured at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less costs underto sell. Depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets in the 2022 restructuring programdisposal group will not be recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021.period in which the disposal group meets the criteria for held for sale.

 

Schedule of restructuring costs recognized    
  2022 
Severance costs $927 
Other  17 
Total restructuring costs $944 

The following table represents the restructuring liabilities, which are presented within accrued expenses and other current liabilities in theunaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet:sheet of Mimosa at March 31, 2023 is as follows:

 

Schedule of restructuring liabilities    
  2022 
Balance, December 31, 2021 $- 
Current period charges  944 
Payments  803 
Balance, September 30, 2022 $141 
Schedule of asset held for sale        
  March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $103 and $123 as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively  7,420   7,413 
Inventory  4,941   3,759 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  231   410 
Total current assets  12,592   11,582 
Property, plant and equipment, net  1,084   1,107 
Goodwill  13,641   13,641 
Intangible assets, net  5,113   5,302 
Right-of-use assets, net  845   916 
Other non-current assets  108   109 
Total assets $33,383  $32,657 
         
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable $10,105  $5,545 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  1,587   1,517 
Deferred revenue  271   253 
Total current liabilities  11,963   7,315 
Other long-term liabilities  17,294   21,103 
Total liabilities  29,257   28,418 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit $33,383  $32,657 


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8.7.SUBORDINATED DEBT

 

On August 6, 2015, Legacy Airspan issued Golden Wayford Limited a $10.0 million subordinated Convertible Promissory Note (the “Golden Wayford Note”) pursuant to a Subordinated Convertible Note Purchase Agreement. The Golden Wayford Note was amended and restated on November 28, 2017, to reduce the interest rate thereon and to reflect the application of the payment of $1.0 million of principal on such note. The Golden Wayford Note had an original maturity date of February 16, 2016, which through subsequent amendments was extended to June 30, 2020. The conversion rights related to this agreement expired on its maturity date, June 30, 2020, and on this date the loan was reclassified from subordinated convertible debtSubordinated Convertible Debt to subordinated debt.Subordinated Debt.

 

The principal and accrued interest under the Golden Wayford Note would have been automatically converted into common shares at the time of the next equity financing and consummated prior to, on or after the maturity date (June 30, 2020). Such conversion right expired in accordance with its term. Interest accrues at 5.0% per annum and is payable quarterly, however, because such payment is prohibited by the terms of the subordination, interest is (in accordance with the terms of the related promissory note) paid in kind.

 

The Golden Wayford Note is subordinate to the obligations under the Fortress Credit Agreement (see Note 10)9). A limited waiver under the Fortress Credit Agreement waives each actual and prospective default and event of default existing under the Fortress Credit Agreement directly as a result of the non-payment of the Golden Wayford Note.

The Company had subordinated debt outstanding of $9.0 million, plus $2.02.3 million and $1.62.1 million of accrued interest as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.

 

See Note 10 for a discussion of financial covenant breaches under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes which have caused the subordinated debt to be classified as a current liability.

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9.8.SUBORDINATED TERM LOAN – RELATED PARTY

On February 9, 2016, Legacy Airspan entered into a $15.0 million subordinated term loan agreement with a related party (the “Subordinated Term Loan Agreement”) that was due to mature on February 9, 2018. On July 12, 2016, Legacy Airspan entered into an additional $15.0 million Amendment No. 1 to the Subordinated Term Loan Agreement that was due to mature on February 9, 2018. On July 3, 2017, Legacy Airspan entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Subordinated Term Loan Agreement that extended the maturity date to June 30, 2019. On May 23, 2019, Legacy Airspan entered into Amendment No. 3 to the Subordinated Term Loan Agreement that extended the maturity date to December 31, 2020. On March 30, 2020, Legacy Airspan entered into Amendment No. 4 to the Subordinated Term Loan Agreement that extended the maturity date to December 31, 2021. On December 30, 2020, Legacy Airspan entered into Amendment No. 5 to the Subordinated Term Loan Agreement that extended the maturity date to the later of (a) December 30, 2024 and (b) 365 days after the maturity date of the Fortress Credit Agreement (as in effect on December 30, 2020) (see Note 10)9). The term loan is subordinate to the Fortress Credit Agreement (see Note 10)9).

Prior to May 23, 2019, interest accrued at 2.475% per annum and was payable quarterly. In accordance with the amendments below, the interest rate changed as follows:

 

(a)Amendment No. 3, on May 23, 2019, the interest rate changed to 9.0% per annum to be accrued;

 

(b)Amendment No. 4, on March 30, 2020, the interest rate changed to 9.0% per annum through December 31, 2020 and from and after January 1, 2021, at a rate of 12.0% per annum to be accrued; and

 

(c)Amendment No. 5, on December 30, 2020, the interest rate from January 1, 2021 and thereafter changed to 9.0% per annum to be accrued, subject to reversion to 12.0% if a condition subsequent is not satisfied. The subsequent condition was satisfied.

The principal and accrued interest may be repaid early without penalty.

 

The Company had a subordinated term loan outstanding of $30.0 million, plus $10.612.4 million and $8.011.5 million of accrued interest as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.

 

See Note 10 for a discussion of financial covenant breaches under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes which have caused the subordinated term loan to be classified as a current liability.

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10.9.SENIOR TERM LOAN

 

On December 30, 2020, Legacy Airspan, together with Holdco, Airspan Networks (SG) Inc., Mimosa, Networks, Inc., Mimosa Networks International, LLC, Airspan Communications Limited, Airspan Networks LTD, and Airspan Japan K.K., as guarantors, together with the other parties thereto, entered into an assignment agreement, whereby Pacific Western Bank (“PWB”) and Ally Bank assigned their interests in a loan facility under the Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement with Legacy Airspan (the “PWB Facility”) to certain new lenders (the “Assignment Agreement”), and PWB entered into a resignation and assignment agreement (the “Agent Resignation Agreement”) pursuant to which PWB resigned in its capacity as agent under all of the transaction documents and FortressDBFIP ANI LLC (“Fortress”) became the successor agent (as defined in the Agent Resignation Agreement), replacing PWB in such capacity under the PWB Facility. The Assignment Agreement and the Agent Resignation Agreement, along with a Reaffirmation and Omnibus Amendment, resulted in the amendment and restatement of the terms of the PWB Facility and thea credit agreement with Fortress (the “Fortress Credit AgreementAgreement”) with the new lenders as the lenders thereunder. Fortress became the administrative agent, collateral agent and trustee for the lenders and other secured parties. At Closing, onOn August 13, 2021, the Company, Legacy Airspan and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries who are party to the Fortress Credit Agreement entered into a Waiver and Consent, Second Amendment, Restatement, Joinder and Omnibus Amendment to Credit Agreement and Other Loan Documents relating to the Fortress Credit Agreement with Fortress (the “August 2021 Fortress Amendment”) to, among other things, add the Company as a guarantor, recognize and account for the Business Combination, recognize and account for the Convertible Notes (see Note 11)10) and provide updated procedures for replacement of LIBOR. On March 29, 2022, the Company, Legacy Airspan and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries who are party to the Fortress Credit Agreement entered into a Third Amendment and Waiver to Credit Agreement and Other Loan Documents relating to the Fortress Credit Agreement with Fortress (the “March 2022 Fortress Credit Amendment”) to, among other things, amend the financial covenants included in the Fortress Credit Agreement. On November 14, 2022, the Company, Legacy Airspan and certain of the Company’s subsidiaries who are party to the Fortress Credit Agreement entered into the November 2022 Fortress Credit Amendment to, among other things, effect a limited waiver of certain events of default under the Fortress Credit Agreement.

 

The Fortress Credit Agreement initial term loan total commitment of $34.0 million and a term loan commitment of $10.0 million were both funded to Legacy Airspan on December 30, 2020. Pursuant to the Fortress Credit Agreement, the Company may expand the term loan commitment by $20.0 million subject to the terms and conditions of the Fortress Credit Agreement.agreement. The maturity date of the total loan commitment is December 30, 2024. The Fortress Credit Agreement contains a prepayment premium of 5.0% if the prepayment occurs during the period from December 30, 2021 through December 29, 2022, and 3.0% if the prepayment occurs during the period from December 30, 2022 through December 29, 2023. The Fortress Credit Agreement also contained a prohibition on prepayment during the period from December 30, 2020 through December 29, 2021. Subsequent to December 29, 2021, the Company may prepay this loan but will incur a related fee in the amount of a make-whole amount of interest that would have been payable had such prepayment not been made.

UnderTo secure its obligations under the termsFortress Credit Agreement, Fortress was assigned PWB’s security interest under the PWB Facility and the Company and certain of its subsidiaries granted Fortress as security for the obligations a security interest in (a) all of the real, personal and mixed property in which liens are granted or purported to be granted pursuant to any of the collateral documents as security for the obligations, (b) all products, proceeds, rents and profits of such property, (c) all of each loan party’s book and records (d) all of the foregoing whether now owned or existing, in each case excluding certain excluded assets.

The Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement each contains representations and warranties, events of default and affirmative and negative covenants, which include, among other things, certain restrictions on the ability to pay dividends, create liens, incur additional indebtedness, make investments, dispose of assets, consummate business combinations (except for permitted investment, as defined in the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, respectively), and make distributions. In addition, financial covenants apply. Prior to the March 2022 Fortress Credit Amendment and the March 2022 Fortress Convertible Note Agreement Amendment, these financial covenants included (a) minimum liquidity of $4.0 million as of December 31, 2020 and $5.0 million thereafter, (b) minimum last twelve-month revenue and (c) minimum last twelve-month Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (“EBITDA”). Pursuant to the last day of any fiscal quarter,March 2022 Fortress Credit Amendment and the Company’s EBITDA forMarch 2022 Fortress Convertible Note Agreement Amendment, the preceding twelve months may not be less than the applicable minimum establishedfinancial covenants included in the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement. The Company was not in compliance withAgreement were amended to increase the minimum last twelve-month EBITDA covenant under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement (as defined in Note 11) as of the September 30, 2022 quarterly measurement date. For the last day of the next four fiscal quarters, commencing with the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2022, the applicable minimum twelve-month EBITDA under the Fortress Credit Agreement or the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement ranges from a loss of $21.0 millionliquidity requirement to a loss of $39.0 million.

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In addition, under the terms of the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, the Company is required at all times to maintain minimum liquidity ofan amount between $15.0 million and $20.0 million, depending on EBITDA performance levels and whether a default or event of default exists under the Fortress Credit Agreement, orand decrease the minimum last twelve-month revenue and EBITDA requirements. Revenue and EBITDA financial covenants are tested quarterly. As of March 31, 2023, the Company was not in compliance with all applicable covenants under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement.

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The Company was not in compliance with the minimum last twelve-month EBITDA covenant and the minimum last twelve-month revenue covenant under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes as applicable. During certain periods subsequent to September 30,of the December 31, 2022 and the March 31, 2023 quarterly measurement dates, and the Company haswas not been in compliance with the minimum liquidity covenant under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement at all times from November 29, 2022, each of which is an event of default under those agreements. The Company did not make the payments due under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement on March 31, 2023, which is an event of default under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement.

 

The Company is seeking a waiver with respect to the applicable breached covenants referenced above.current breaches. However, there can be no assurance that the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreementagreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes will agree to waive suchthe existing covenant breaches. Even if the Company receives a waiver with respect to such existing breaches, based on management’s current forecast, absent of additional financing or capital raising, the Company has concluded it is probable that the Company will not be in compliance with certain of the prospective financial covenants under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreementagreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes during certain periods of the next twelve months. Accordingly, while the Company intends tomay seek future waivers from compliance with the applicable covenants in connection with such anticipated breaches, or amendments of existing financial covenants included in the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement,agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes, the Company is also pursuing alternative sources of capital so that it willwould be able to satisfy its prospective minimum liquidity obligations under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement.agreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes. There can be no assurance that the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreementagreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes will agree to waive any breaches thereunder that may arise in the future or that the Companywe will otherwise be able to remedy such breaches.

In the absence of waivers or remedies of existing covenant breaches or any additional breaches that may arise in the future, the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreementagreement governing the Company’s senior secured convertible notes could (i) elect to declare all the funds borrowed thereunder to be due and payable, together with accrued and unpaid interest and other premiums, and institute foreclosure proceedings against the Company’s assets, could(ii) elect to apply the default interest rate under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement couldand related agreements, and (iii) with respect to the Fortress Credit Agreement, elect to terminate their delayed draw commitments under the Fortress Credit Agreementthereunder and cease making further loans, andloans. As a result of any of these actions, the Company could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation. In addition, the Company’s subordinated term loan – related party (see Note 9)8) and subordinated debt (see Note 8)7) could be accelerated or required to be paid due to provisions contained within those instruments. Accordingly,As a result, the Company has classified its senior term loan, convertible debt, subordinated term loan and subordinated debt as current liabilities on its condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2022.current.

 

The Company’s senior term loan balance was $40.841.0 million and $46.844.1 million, inclusive of accrued interest of $4.35.8 million and $2.55.0 million, as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. Deferred financing fees of $4.1$3.2 million and $5.9$3.6 million are reflected as reductions of the outstanding senior term loan balance as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively.

 

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11.10.CONVERTIBLE DEBT

On August 13, 2021, the Company, together with Legacy Airspan, Holdco, Airspan Networks (SG) Inc., Mimosa Networks, Inc., Mimosa Networks International, LLC, Airspan Communications Limited, Airspan Networks LTD, and Airspan Japan K.K., as guarantors, and Fortress, entered into a Senior Secured Convertible Note Purchase and Guarantee Agreement (the “Fortress Convertible Note Agreement”), in order to meet the available cash requirement of the reverse recapitalization described in Note 3.completed on such date. Pursuant to the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, $50.0$50.0 million was funded to the Company in exchange for the issuance of $50.0 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notessenior secured convertible notes (the “Convertible Notes”) on August 13, 2021, the date of the reverse recapitalization. The Convertible Notes bear interest at 7.0% per annum (the “Base Rate”), payable quarterly in arrears on March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year, beginning on September 30, 2021. The Convertible Notes will mature on December 30, 2024, unless earlier accelerated, converted, redeemed or repurchased. Under certain circumstances, a default interest will apply following an event of default under the Fortress Convertible Note AgreementNotes at a per annum rate equal to the lower of (i) the Base Rate plus 3.75% and (ii) the maximum amount permitted by law (the “Default Rate”).law. The Convertible Notes are pari passu in right of payment and lien priority with the obligations under the Fortress Credit Agreement and are secured by a security interest in (a) all of the real, personal and mixed property in which liens are granted or purported to be granted pursuant to any of the collateral documents as security for the obligations, (b) all products, proceeds, rents and profits of such property, (c) all of each loan party’s booksbook and records and (d) all of the foregoing whether now owned or existing, in each case excluding certain excluded assets.

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On March 29, 2022, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries who are party to the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement entered into a First Amendment and Waiver to Senior Secured Convertible Note Purchase and Guarantee Agreement and Other Note Documents relating to the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement and the Convertible Notes (the “Fortress“March 2022 Fortress Convertible Note Agreement Amendment”) to, among other things, amend the financial covenants included in the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, amend the conversion price of the Convertible Notes and amend the optional redemption provisions of the Convertible Notes. On November 14, 2022, the Company, Legacy Airspan and certain of our subsidiaries who are party to the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement to, entered into a Second Amendment and Waiver to Senior Secured Convertible Note Purchase and Guarantee Agreement and Other Note Documents to, among other things, effect a limited waiver of certain events of default under the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement.

 

Prior to the March 2022 Fortress Convertible Note Agreement Amendment, the Convertible Notes, together with all accrued but unpaid interest thereon, were convertible, in whole or in part, at any time prior to the payment in full of the principal amount thereof (together with all accrued but unpaid interest thereon), into shares of Common Stock at a conversion price equal to $12.50 per share. Pursuant to the March 2022 Fortress Convertible Note Agreement Amendment, the conversion price with respect to the Convertible Notes was decreased to $8.00 per share. The conversion price with respect to the Convertible Notes is subject to adjustment to reflect stock splits and subdivisions, stock and other dividends and distributions, recapitalizations, reclassifications, combinations and other similar changes in capital structure. The conversion price with respect to the Convertible Notes is also subject to a broad-based weighted average anti-dilution adjustment in the event the Company issues, or is deemed to have issued, shares of Common Stock, other than certain excepted issuances, at a price below the conversion price then in effect. In addition, pursuant to the March 2022 Fortress Convertible Note Agreement Amendment, if, during the period commencing on and including the date of the March 2022 Fortress Convertible Note Agreement Amendment and ending on and including the 15-month anniversary of the date of the March 2022 Fortress Convertible Note Agreement Amendment, there is no 30 consecutive trading day-period during which the average of the daily volume weighted average price of the Common Stock (“Daily VWAP”) for such 30 consecutive trading day-period (after excluding the three highest and the three lowest Daily VWAPs during such period) equals or exceeds $10.00 (as adjusted for stock splits, stock combinations, dividends, distributions, reorganizations, recapitalizations and the like), the conversion price with respect to the Convertible Notes will be reduced to the amount that such conversion price would otherwise have been had the conversion price with respect to the Convertible Notes been $6.00 on the date of the March 2022 Fortress Convertible Note Agreement Amendment.

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The following is the allocation among the freestanding instruments (in thousands) at the issuance date:

 

Schedule of convertible notes        
 August 13,
2021
 
Convertible Notes $41,887  $41,887 
Conversion option derivative  7,474   7,474 
Call and contingent put derivative  639   639 
Total Convertible Notes $50,000  $50,000 

 

As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company had convertible debt outstanding as shown below (in thousands):

 

Schedule of convertible debt    
  September 30,
2022
 
Convertible Notes $41,887 
Accrued interest(a)  2,335 
Subtotal  44,222 
Loan discount costs  (964)
Total Convertible Notes $43,258 

(a)The accrued interest will accrete to principal value by the end of the term, December 30, 2024.
Schedule of convertible debt    
  March 31,
2023
 
Convertible Notes $46,242 
Loan discount costs  (750)
Total Convertible Notes $45,492 

 

As of March 31, 2023, the Company was not in compliance with all applicable covenants under the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement.

See Note 109 for further information related to the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement.

 

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12.11.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The Company’s assets and liabilities recorded at fair value are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy that ranks the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair value.

 

The Company has certain non-financial assets that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis when there is an indicator of impairment, and they are recorded at fair value only when impairment is recognized. These assets include property, plant and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets, net. The Company did not record impairment to any non-financial assets in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 2021. The Company does not have any non-financial liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a non-recurring basis.March 31, 2022.

Financial Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The tabletables below setsset forth information related to the Company’s condensed consolidated financial instruments (in thousands):

 

Schedule of assumptions                   
  Level in  September 30,
2022
  December 31,
2021
 
  Fair Value  Carrying  Fair  Carrying  Fair 
  Hierarchy  Amount  Value  Amount  Value 
Assets:                   
Cash and cash equivalents 1  $27,265  $27,265  $62,937  $62,937 
Restricted cash 1   43   43   185   185 
Cash and investment in severance benefit accounts 1   3,146   3,146   3,687   3,687 
                    
Liabilities:                   
Subordinated term loan(a) 2  $40,607  $23,743  $37,991  $28,376 
Subordinated debt(a) 2   10,981   6,820   10,577   7,674 
Senior term loan(a) 2   40,791   36,410   41,063   43,276 
Convertible debt 2   43,258   43,046   41,343   44,494 
Public Warrants 1   2,070   2,070   8,510   8,510 
Warrants(b) 3   240   240   1,317   1,317 

The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximate the carrying value because of the short-term nature of these accounts.

Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments                  
  Level in March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
  Fair Value Carrying  Fair  Carrying  Fair 
  Hierarchy Amount  Value  Amount  Value 
Assets:                  
Cash and cash equivalents 1 $3,282  $3,282  $7,253  $7,253 
Restricted cash 1  34   34   34   34 
Cash and investment in severance benefit accounts 1  3,102   3,102   3,161   3,161 
                   
Liabilities:                  
Subordinated term loan – related party(a) 2 $42,449  $23,474  $41,528   25,503 
Subordinated debt(a) 2  11,256   7,001   11,119   7,386 
Senior term loan(a) 2  40,993   35,188   40,529   36,680 
Convertible debt 2  45,492   45,880   43,928   48,249 
Public Warrants(b) 1  575   575   345   345 
Warrants(b) 3  29   29   36   36 

 

 
(a)As of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the fair value of the subordinated term loan, subordinated debt and senior term loan considered the senior status of the senior term loan under the Fortress Credit Agreement, followed by the junior status of the subordinated term loan and subordinated debt. The implied yields of the subordinated term loan – related party, subordinated debt and senior term loan were 27.52%33.98%, 28.98%37.59% and 23.30%28.00%, respectively, as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 17.16%23.00%, 16.83%27.18% and 13.8%28.78%, respectively, as of December 31, 2021.2022.

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(b)As of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, the fair value of warrants outstanding that are classified as liabilities are included in other long-term liabilities in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The key inputs to the valuation models that were utilized to estimate the fair value of the Post-Combination Warrants and Private Placement Warrants as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 were as follows:

 

Schedule of assumptions                
 Post- Combination
Warrants
  Private Placement
Warrants
 Post-
Combination
Warrants
 Private
Placement
Warrants
 
Assumptions:                
Stock price $2.02  $2.02  $0.69  $0.69 
Exercise price $12.5017.50  $11.50  $12.50-17.50  $11.50 
Risk free rate  3.94%  4.05%  4.78%  3.66%
Expected volatility  89.7%  62.1%  101.1%  84.20%
Dividend yield  0.0%  0.0%  0.00%  0.00%

The conversion option derivative and call and contingent put derivative are considered a Level 3 measurement due to the utilization of significant unobservable inputs in the valuation. The Company utilized a binomial model to estimate the fair value of the embedded derivative features requiring bifurcation associated with the Convertible Notes payable at the issuance date and as of the September 30,March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 reporting date.dates. The key inputs to the valuation models that were utilized to estimate the fair value of the convertible debt derivative liabilities include:

 

Schedule of assumptions                
 September 30,
2022
  Issuance
Date
  March 31,
2023
  December 31,
2022
 
Assumptions:                
Stock price $2.02  $9.75  $0.69  $1.31 
Conversion strike price $8.00  $12.50  $8.00  $8.00 
Volatility  76.00%  25.00%  92.00%  94.00%
Dividend yield  0.00%  0.00%  0.00%  0.00%
Risk free rate  4.14%  0.51%  4.12%  4.32%
Debt discount rate  23.30%  12.80%  28.00%  15.10%
Coupon interest rate  7.00%  7.00%  7.00%  7.00%
Face amount (in thousands) $50,000  $50,000  $50,000  $50,000 
Contingent put inputs and assumptions:                
Probability of fundamental change  33.00%  25.00%  50.00%  33.00%

The following table presents a roll-forward of the Level 3 instruments:

 

Schedule of warrants                        
(in thousands) Warrants  Conversion option
derivative
  Call and contingent put
derivative
  Warrants  Conversion option
derivative
  Call and contingent
put derivative
 
Beginning balance, December 31, 2021 $1,317  $1,343  $1,651 
Beginning balance, December 31, 2022 $36  $3,052  $2,301 
Change in fair value  (1,077)  4,122   378   (7)  (2,912)  2,048 
Ending balance, September 30, 2022 $240  $5,465  $2,029 
Ending balance, March 31, 2023 $29  $140  $4,349 

The fair value ofwarrant liability is included in other long-term liabilities and the Company’s cashderivatives are included in accrued expenses and cash equivalents and restricted cash approximate the carrying value because of the short-term nature of these accounts.other current liabilities.

 

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13.12.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company had commitments with its main subcontract manufacturers under various purchase orders and forecast arrangements of $55.577.3 million as of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the majority of which have expected delivery dates during the remainder of 2022 and 2023.

 

Contingencies and Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, the Company receives and reviews correspondence from third parties with respect to licensing their patents and other intellectual property in connection with the sale of the Company’s products. Disputes may arise with such third parties if an agreement cannot be reached regarding the licensing of such patents or intellectual property.

 

On October 14, 2019, Barkan Wireless IP Holdings, L.P. (“Barkan”) filed a suit against Sprint Corporation and related entities (“Sprint”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas alleging patent infringement based in part on two of the Company’s products, Airave 4 and Magic Box Gold. See Barkan Wireless IP Holdings, L.P. v. Sprint Corporation et al, Case No. 2:19-cv-00336-JRG (E.D. Tex.). On March 26, 2021, after a settlement between Barkan and Sprint, the court granted an agreed motion to dismiss and the case was closed. Sprint hashad demanded that the Company indemnify Sprint $3,870,000 for a portion of the amounts Sprint paid to defend and settle the case. On April 27, 2021, Sprint gave notice that it intends to set-off amounts it owes the Company until Sprint’s indemnity demand is satisfied. The Company disputes Sprint’s indemnity demand and, on March 15, 2022, filed a complaint for breach of contract in the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. See Airspan Networks, Inc. v. Sprint/United Management Company, Case No. 2:22-cv-02104-JAR-ADM (D. Kan.). That complaint was subsequently voluntarily dismissed by the Company and the underlying breach of contract claim is now a counterclaim in the matter captioned Sprint Communications Company, L.P et al. vs. Casa Systems, Inc. et al., No. 22CV02327 Div.7pending in the District Court of Johnson County Kansas.On January 3, 2023, the parties settled this matter. The Company had previously provided for a reserve for an estimated amount of exposure related to this matter in a prior year.

 

Except as set forth above, the Company is not currently subject to any other material legal proceedings. The Company may from time to time become a party to various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business. While the results of such claims and litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company currently believes that it is not a party to any litigation the final outcome of which is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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14.13.COMMON STOCK AND WARRANTS

Common Stock

 

As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, 260,000,000 shares, $0.0001 par value per share are authorized, of which, 250,000,000 shares are designated as Common Stock and 10,000,000 shares are designated as preferred stock. As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, there were 73,393,90774,582,992 shares of Common Stock issued and outstanding and no shares of preferred stock issued or outstanding.

 

Holders of our Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends when, as and if declared by the board of directors of the Company, (the “Board”), payable either in cash, in property or in shares of capital stock. As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, the Company had not declared any dividends.

 

Legacy Airspan Warrants

 

The Company accounted for Legacy Airspan convertible preferred stock warrants that have been earned and are exercisable into shares of Legacy Airspan’s convertible preferred stock as liabilities pursuant to Accounting Standards Codification 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity” as the warrants were exercisable into shares of Legacy Airspan convertible preferred stock that were contingently redeemable upon events outside the control of Legacy Airspan. The warrant liability is included in other long-term liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The warrants are remeasured and recognized at fair value at each balance sheet date. At the end of each reporting period, changes in fair value during the period are recognized as a component of other expense, net on the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.

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In January 2021 and February 2021, Legacy Airspan issued warrants for the purchase of 6,097 and 406, respectively, shares of Legacy Airspan Series H Convertible Preferred Stock to certain holders of Legacy Airspan Series H Senior Convertible Preferred Stock (one warrant for every two shares of Legacy Airspan Series H Senior Convertible Preferred Stock purchased in January and February 2021, respectively) with an exercise price of $61.50 per share and a 5-year term (“Series H warrants”). Legacy Airspan accounted for the initial fair value of the Series H warrants as a discount on the Legacy Airspan Series H Senior Convertible Preferred Stock issuance and recorded a corresponding warrant liability.

 

In October 2015, Legacy Airspan issued warrants to purchase 487,805 shares of Legacy Airspan Series D Convertible Preferred Stock to holders of its Series D Convertible Preferred Stock with an exercise price of $61.50 per share, subject to certain performance requirements (the “Series D-1 Warrants”). In June 2014, Legacy Airspan issued warrants to purchase 203,252 shares of Legacy Airspan Series D Convertible Preferred Stock to holders of Legacy Airspan Series D Convertible Preferred Stock with an exercise price of $61.50 per share, subject to certain performance requirements (the “Series D Warrants”).

 

The Series D Warrants expired unexercised in January 2021 and the Series D-1 Warrants and Series H warrants were converted as part of the Closing of the Business Combination (Note 3) and ceased to exist after the Business Combination.

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Common Stock Warrants

 

As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, there are 12,045,000 Common Stock Warrants outstanding, consisting of 11,500,000 and 545,000 Public Warrants and Private Placement Warrants, respectively.

 

On August 13, 2021, Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. (formerly New Beginnings Acquisition Corp.) (“NBA”) consummated a business combination transaction pursuant to a business combination agreement, dated March 8, 2021, by and among the Company, Artemis Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned direct subsidiary of the Company, and Airspan Networks Inc., a Delaware corporation. In connection with the closing of the business combination, the Company changed its name to Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. As part of NBA’s initial public offering, 11,500,000 Public Warrants were sold. The Public Warrants entitle the holder thereof to purchase one share of Common Stock at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. The Public Warrants may be exercised only for a whole number of shares of Common Stock. No fractional shares will be issued upon exercise of the Public Warrants. The Public Warrants will expire on August 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, or earlier upon redemption or liquidation.

The Company may redeem the Public Warrants when exercisable, in whole and not in part, at a price of $0.01 per warrant, so long as the Company provides not less than 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption to each warrant holder, and if, and only if, the reported last sale price of the Common Stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share for any 20 trading days within a 30-trading day period ending on the third trading day prior to the date the Company sends the notice of redemption to the warrant holders.

 

Simultaneously with NBA’sthe Company’s initial public offering, NBA consummated a private placement of 545,000 Private Placement Warrants with its sponsor. The Private Placement Warrants are exercisable for one share of Common Stock at a price of $11.50 per share, subject to adjustment. The Private Placement Warrants are identical to the Public Warrants, except that, so long as the Private Placement Warrants are held by the initial purchaser or its permitted transferees, the Private Placement Warrants: (1) may be exercised for cash or on a cashless basis; (2) may not be transferred, assigned or sold until thirty (30) days after the date of the Closing; and (3) may not be redeemed.

 

Post-Combination Warrants

 

As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, there are 9,000,000 Post-Combination Warrants outstanding.

 

At Closing, the Company issued Post-Combination Warrants exercisable for 9,000,000 shares of Company Common Stock. The Post-Combination Warrants include: (i) 3,000,000 Post-Combination $12.50 Warrants; (ii) 3,000,000 Post-Combination $15.00 Warrants; and (iii) 3,000,000 Post-Combination $17.50 Warrants. As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, there were 3,000,000 Post-Combination $12.50 Warrants, 3,000,000 Post-Combination $15.00 Warrants, and 3,000,000 Post-Combination $17.50 Warrants outstanding. The Post-Combination Warrants may only be exercised during the period commencing on the Closing and terminating on the earlier of (i) two years following the date of the Closing and (ii) the redemption date, for a price of $12.50 per Post-Combination $12.50 Warrant, $15.00 per Post-Combination $15.00 Warrant and $17.50 per Post-Combination $17.50 Warrant.

 

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15.14.SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

 

2021 Stock Incentive Plan

 

Prior to the Business Combination, the Company maintained its 2009 Omnibus Equity Compensation Plan (the “2009 Plan” and together with the 2021 Plan, the “Plans”). Upon Closing of the Business Combination, awards under the 2009 Plan were converted at the exchange ratio calculated in accordance with the Business Combination Agreement and the 2021 Plan became effective. On June 21, 2022, the 2021 Plan was amended and restated to, among other things, increase the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance under the 2021 Plan byThere are 5,643,450 shares. As of September 30, 2022, there were 11,651,1686,007,718 shares of Common Stock authorized for issuance under the amended and restated 2021 Plan, plus any shares of Common Stock subject to awards under the 2009 Plan that are forfeited or reacquired by the Company due to termination or cancellation. As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, there were 17,466,96414,385,619 shares of Common Stock authorized for issuancereserved under the Plans.

 

The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):

 

Schedule of summarizes share-based compensation expense                        
 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 2022  2021  2022  2021  2023  2022 
Research and development $1,007  $214  $3,142  $682  $531  $966 
Sales and marketing  945   140   3,225   476   507   1,083 
General and administrative  3,835   293   12,850   950   894   4,474 
Cost of sales  76   14   182   42   7   41 
Total share-based compensation $5,863  $661  $19,399  $2,150  $1,939  $6,564 

 

Common Stock Optionsoptions

 

The following table sets forth the activity for all Common Stockstock options:

 

Schedule of common stock options                
  Number of
Shares
  Weighted Average
Exercise Price
  Weighted Average
Remaining Contractual
Life (Years)
  Weighted-Average
Grant Date Fair Value
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2021  5,489,492  $4.23   6.05  $2.27 
Granted  2,654,904   2.81       2.20 
Exercised  -   -       - 
Forfeited  (49,745)  4.90       2.52 
Expired  (162,999)  5.13       2.74 
Outstanding, September 30, 2022(a)  7,931,652  $3.73   7.06  $2.24 
Exercisable, September 30, 2022(b)  4,476,596  $4.02   5.21  $2.12 
Schedule of common stock options                
  Number of
Shares
  Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
  Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (Years)
  Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Outstanding, December 31, 2022  7,812,178  $3.70   6.56  $2.23 
Forfeited  (31,523)  2.26   -   1.46 
Expired  (14,421)  5.40   -   2.86 
Outstanding, March 31, 2023(a)  7,766,234  $3.70   6.32  $1.98 
Exercisable, March 31, 2023(b)  4,870,164  $4.03   4.87  $2.12 

 
(a)TheThere was no aggregate intrinsic value of all stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2022 was $35 thousand.March 31, 2023.
(b)TheThere was no aggregate intrinsic value of all vested/exercisable stock options as of September 30, 2022 was $35 thousand.March 31, 2023.

 

As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, there was $6.73.9 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options to be recognized over a weighted average period of 3.062.72 years.

 

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Restricted Stock Awards (“RSAs”)

The following table sets forth the activity for all RSAs:

Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units        
  Number of
Shares
  Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
 
Outstanding (nonvested), December 31, 2021  351,831  $9.63 
Vested  (345,471)  9.75 
Cancelled  (6,360)  9.63 
Outstanding (nonvested), September 30, 2022  -  $- 

As of September 30, 2022, there was no unrecognized compensation expense related to RSAs to be recognized.

Restricted Stock Units

 

As part of the consideration in the Business Combination, RSUs with respect to 1,750,000 shares of Common Stock were granted to the participants in Legacy Airspan’s MIP. For the RSUs granted to MIP Participants, the weighted average grant date fair value was $9.75 per RSU.share. The RSUs granted in connection with the MIP vested one year after the date of the grant.grant, however, most RSU’s vest over three years.

The following table sets forth the activity for all RSUs:

 

Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units        
  Number of
RSUs
  Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair Value
 
Outstanding (nonvested), December 31, 2021  2,962,884  $8.60 
Granted  3,552,935   2.93 
Vested  (1,137,063)  9.75 
Forfeited  (181,222)  6.63 
Outstanding (nonvested), September 30, 2022  5,197,534  $4.54 
Schedule of Unvested Restricted Stock Units        
  Number of
RSUs
  Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
 
Outstanding (nonvested), December 31, 2022  4,267,746  $3.58 
Released  (387,204)  5.44 
Forfeited  (49,610)  3.07 
Outstanding (nonvested), March 31, 2023  3,830,932  $3.41 

 

Because the Company maintained a full valuation allowance on its U.S. deferred tax assets, it did not recognize any tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and 2021.2022. As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, there was $15.610.0 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to RSUs to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.161.98 years.

 

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16.15.NET LOSS PER SHARE

 

Net lossLoss per share is computed using the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding less the number of shares subject to repurchase.

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share for the periods indicated (in thousands, except share data):

Schedule of basic and diluted net loss per share                        
 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

  

Three Months Ended

March 31,

 
 2022  2021  2022  2021  2023  2022 
Numerator:              
Net loss $(23,314) $(26,953) $(74,069) $(50,920) $(20,889)  (29,738)
                        
Denominator - basic and diluted:                        
Weighted average common shares outstanding  72,572,138   66,276,223   72,415,546   61,923,661   74,473,741   72,335,952 
                        
Net loss per share - basic and diluted $(0.32) $(0.41) $(1.02) $(0.82)
Loss per share - basic and diluted $(0.28)  (0.41)

 

The following table sets forth the amounts excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as of September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021 because their effect was anti-dilutive.

 

Schedule of anti-dilutive net loss per share                
 September 30,  March 31, 
 2022  2021  2023  2022 
Stock options outstanding  7,931,652   5,773,428   7,766,234   6,144,473 
Non-vested shares of restricted stock  6,360   345,471   3,830,932   3,970,385 
Warrants(a)  -   -   21,145,000   21,145,000 
Convertible notes(a)  -   -   9,729,163   9,729,163 

 
(a)The Convertible Notes and warrants referred to in Notes 1110 and 1413 were also excluded on an as converted basis because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.


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17.16.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

 

As disclosed in Note 9,8, as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, Legacy Airspan had a subordinated term loanSubordinated Term Loan with a related party.party, who is a shareholder of the Company. This same related party also has an indirect, non-controlling beneficial interest in Fortress, which is the agent and principal lender under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the collateral agent and trustee under the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement and the Convertible Notes. This related party also has an indirect, non-controlling beneficial interest in each holder of Convertible Notes. The Company derived approximately $410.4 thousandmillion and $0.1 million in revenue from sales of products and services to this related party for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and $0.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022. The Company had outstandingrespectively. There were no receivables amounting to $0.4 million from this related party as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021. There were no amounts receivable from this related party as of September 30, 2022.

 

The Company has an outstanding receivable from and payable to a related party, a stockholder, amounting to $0.40.5 million and $5.8 3.8million, respectively, as of September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. The Company hadhas an outstanding receivable from and payable to the samea related party, a stockholder, amounting to $0.4 million and $12.15.5 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2021.2022.

 

In addition, the Company has an outstanding accounts receivable from a separate related party, also a stockholder, amounting to $10.7 8.5million and $11.54.5 million as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The Company derived approximately $9.68.7 million and $22.2 7.3million in revenue from sales of products and services to this related party for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively. A senior executive at this customer is also a member of the Board.Company’s Board of Directors.

 

The Company derived revenues from sales of products and services to Dense Air Ltd. (“Dense Air”) amounting to approximately $52 thousand for the period from January 1, 2022 through March 7, 2022 and $0.1 million for the three months and $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, respectively.2022. As of March 7, 2022, Dense Air ceased to be a related party.

 

18.17.EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENT

 

ThePrior to March 7, 2022, the Company previously accounted for its investment in Dense Air, which prior to March 7, 2022, was a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, as an equity method investment. Dense Air has been funded by its sole lender through convertible debt with various restrictions and requirements including a conversion option on substantially all of the ownership interest in Dense Air. On March 22, 2021, an investor acquired the sole lender to Dense Air’s rights and obligations under a convertible loan agreement and on March 7, 2022 converted the outstanding amount of Dense Air’sthe loan was converted into shares equating to 95% of the share capitalshares. The Company retained an approximate 4% holding of Dense Air.Air Networks L.P. This conversion did not have a significant effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets, statements of operations or cash flows.

 

There have been no dividends received from Dense Air or Dense Air Networks L.P. for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. The investmentinvestments had no carrying value as of September 30, 2022at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021.2022.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

References to “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company” after the Closing of the Business Combination are to Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, and prior to the Closing of the Business Combination are to Legacy Airspan and its consolidated subsidiaries, in each case, except where the context requires otherwise. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (this “Quarterly Report”).

 

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report includes “forward-looking statements” withinSee the meaningdiscussion of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are not historical facts and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected and projected. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in this Quarterly Report including, without limitation, statements in this “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” regarding our financial position, business strategy, and the plans and objectives of management for future operations, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate,” “seek” and variations and similar words and expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance, but reflect management’s current beliefs, based on information currently available. A number ofand risk factors could cause actual events, performance or results to differ materially from the events, performancein Part I Item 1 and results discussed in the forward-looking statements, which may include, among other things: the risk of downturns and the possibility of rapid change in the highly competitive industry in which we operate; changes in laws and regulations affecting our business; the risk that we and our current and future collaborators are unable to successfully develop and commercialize our products or services, or experience significant delays in doing so; the risk that we do not achieve or sustain profitability; the risk that we will need to raise additional capital to execute our business plan, which may not be available on acceptable terms or at all; our ability to remain in compliance with the financial and other covenants under our debt agreements; our ability to continue as a going concern; the risk that we experience difficulties in managing our growth and expanding operations; the risk that third-party suppliers and manufacturers are not able to fully and timely meet their obligations; the risk of product liability or regulatory lawsuits or proceedings relating to our products and services; and the risk that we are unable to secure our intellectual property. For further information identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please refer to the Risk Factors sectionItem 1A of this Quarterly Report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on April 8, 2022. Our securities filings can be accessed on the EDGAR section of the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Except as expressly required by applicable law or regulation, we disclaim any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. report.

 

Overview

 

We offerare a complete range ofU.S. headquartered, award-winning technical leader, in the 4G and 5G network buildRadio Access Network (“RAN”) and broadband access solutions market. We offer a broad range of software defined radios, broadband access products and network densification products with an expansive portfoliomanagement software to enable cost-effective deployment and efficient management of softwaremobile, fixed and hardware tools for indoor and outdoor, compact femto, pico, micro and macro base stations, as well as an industry-leading 802.11ac and 802.11ax fixedhybrid wireless access and backhaul solution portfolio for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint applications.networks. Our solutions help network operators monetize the potential of 4G and 5G technologies and use cases and, in addition, allow enterprises to establish their own private networks especially in 5G, where dedicated spectrum has been allocated. We have developed differentiated RAN software and hardware products to help operators get the maximum capacity and coverage in the following ways:

Very high-performance wireless network technology for both access and backhaul components of the network.

Energy efficient and integrated form factors, enabling cost effective deployment of RAN technology that are able to avoid zoning and site acquisition constraints, which translate into a quicker time-to-market for our customers.

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Easy to use, affordable and comprehensive core network elements to support 4G, 5G and fixed wireless services.

Sophisticated provisioning and orchestration software for both backhaul and RAN for 4G and 5G access and the core network that can also integrate a wide range of access.
Fully virtualized cloud native modular software and hardware solutions that adhere to open standards allowing our operator customers to fundamentally shift the dynamics of the value and supply chains of the wireless industry. This decreases vendor lock-in and as a result lowers total cost of ownership typical of traditional incumbent competitors.

The market for our wireless systems includescustomers include leading mobile communications service providers (“CSPs”), large enterprises, military communications integrators and internet service providers.providers (“ISPs”) working to deliver high-capability broadband access to numerous markets. Our mission is to disrupt and modernize network total cost of ownership (“TCO”) models. We aim to lower costs for customers throughout the product lifecycle, from procurement through commissioning and ongoing operating costs. We have been pioneering wireless technology for over 20 years and are distinguished by our deep customer relationships, innovative product design capabilities and expertise in solving technical challenges at the network edge, where a device or local network interfaces with the Internet or other networks.

In 4G mobile networks, we established ourselves as an expert in network densification by focusing on solving the problems associated with physically locating, installing and commissioning networks consisting of hundreds of thousands of small cells as an alternative and supplement to macro cell-based networks. Software-defined and cost-optimized radio platforms, self-organizing/optimization algorithms and minimum power consumption have been critical to our 4G business and are expected to be even more critical to the deployment and expansion of new 5G networks. As an early leader in 5G OPEN-RAN standards, we have worked to unbundle the monolithic network architectures previously dominated by large incumbent suppliers such as Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (“Ericsson”), Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (“Huawei”), and Nokia Corporation (“Nokia”). As a foundational member of the 5G ecosystem, we work closely with wireless operators, chipset suppliers and infrastructure vendors around the world on 5G developments, trials, pilots and initial 5G deployments.

We started our business in digital wireless access, primarily voice services, rapidly becoming a leader in high performance wireless data networks. Our acquisition of Mimosa Networks, Inc. (“Mimosa”) in 2018 strengthened our position in the wireless broadband access market. Mimosa’s capabilities and innovation in wireless broadband point-to-point and point-to-multipoint networks strengthened our disruptive position in the mobile 4G/5G network densification space and expanded our existing North American presence with an engineering center in Silicon Valley. Mimosa’s channel-led sales strategy appliesenhances the same network technology across all addressable sectors.distribution of our existing products for specific vertical markets, such as private 4G and 5G and applications in citizens broadband radio service (“CBRS”). On March 8, 2023, we entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement to sell the Mimosa business to one of Airspan’s major customers while retaining a reseller arrangement to continue to market and sell the Mimosa products. See Recent Developments section below.

 

Our main operations are in: Slough, United Kingdom; Mumbai and Bangalore, India; Tokyo, Japan; Airport City, Israel; and Santa Clara, California, and our corporate headquarters is in Boca Raton, Florida.

 

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Recent Developments

 

Restructuring ActivitiesMimosa Sale

 

In June 2022,On March 8, 2023 (the “Closing Date”), the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Mimosa Purchase Agreement”) with Airspan Networks Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company (“Seller”), Mimosa Networks, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of Seller (“Mimosa”), and Radisys Corporation, an Oregon corporation (“Buyer”), pursuant to which Seller will sell all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Mimosa to Buyer for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $60.0 million in cash (subject to customary adjustments as part of a strategic review of our operations, we announced a cost reductionset forth in the Mimosa Purchase Agreement) on the terms and restructuring program. This program was primarily comprised of entering into severance and termination agreements with employees. Formal announcementssubject to the relevant employees were madeconditions set forth in June and July 2022 and activities were ongoing throughout the three months ended September 30, 2022 and are expected to be complete by December 31, 2022.Mimosa Purchase Agreement (the “Mimosa Sale”).

Global Economic Conditions

 

We incurred $0.9 million of restructuring costs during both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, which are presented separately on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. During both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022, we paid $0.8 million of restructuring costs and have recorded a liability amounting to $0.1 million as of September 30, 2022 which is presented within accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

COVID-19 Update

The COVID-19 pandemic, that started in 2020, has and continues to alter the behavior of business and people in a manner that is having negative effects on local, regional and global economies. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact with disruptions on ourexperienced supply chains, as governments take robust actions to minimize the spread of localized COVID-19 outbreaks. The continued impact on our supply chains has caused delayed production and fulfilment of customer orders,chain disruptions and delays of logistics and increased logistic costs. As a further consequenceinflationary impacts across our businesses, driven by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, component lead times have extended as demand outstrips supply on certain components, including semiconductors,the war in Ukraine and have caused the costs of components to increase.resulting economic sanctions, and general macroeconomic factors. These extended lead times have caused us to extend our forecast horizon with our contract manufacturing partners andfactors have increased the risk of supply delays. We cannot at this time accurately predict what effects, or their extent, the coronavirus outbreak will have on the remainder of our 2022 operating results, duecosts. While we are taking actions to uncertainties relatingrespond to the geographic spread ofsupply chain disruptions, inflationary environment, and global demand dynamics, we may not be able to enact these measures in a timely manner, or the virus,measures may not be sufficient to offset the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, component shortages and increased componentincrease in costs, the length of voluntary business closures, and governmental actions taken in response to the outbreak. More generally, the widespread health crisis has and may continue to adversely affect the global economy, resulting in an economic downturn thatwhich could affect demand for our products and thereforehave a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition.operations.

Further quantification of these pandemic effects, to the extent relevant and material, are included in the discussion of results of operations below.

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How We Assess the Performance of Our Business

 

In assessing the performance of our business, we consider a variety of performance and financial measures. The key indicators of the financial condition and operating performance of our business are revenue, cost of revenue, research and development, sales and marketing, general and administrative, interest expense, income taxes and net income. To further help us assess our performance with these key indicators, we use Adjusted EBITDA as a non-GAAP financial measure. We believe Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and expanded insight to measure our revenue and cost performance as a supplement to our GAAP consolidated financial statements. See the “—Results of Operations—Three Months Ended September 30, 2022 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021—Adjusted EBITDA” and “—Results of Operations—Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021—Adjusted EBITDA” sections“Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section below for reconciliationsa reconciliation to net loss,income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure.

 

Revenues

 

We derive the majority of our revenues from sales of our networking products, with the remaining revenue generated from software licenses and service fees relating to non-recurring engineering, product maintenance contracts and professional services for our products. We sell our products and services to end customers, distributors and resellers. Products and services may be sold separately or in bundled packages.

 

Our top three customers accounted for 50.8%70.5% and 60.4%73.1% of revenue for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively. For both the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, the Company had two customers and three customers, respectively, whose revenue was greater than 10% of the period’squarter’s total revenue.

 

Our sales outside the U.S. and North America accounted for 54.7%82% and 73.2%66% of our total revenue in the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, respectively, and 55.4% and 70.3% of our total revenue in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The following table identifies the percentage of our revenue by customer geographic region in the periods identified.

 

 Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
Geographic Area 2022  2021  2022  2021  2023  2022 
United States  42.7%  26.2%  42.3%  29.2%  16%  33%
Other North America  2.6%  0.6%  2.3%  0.5%  2%  1%
North America  45.3%  26.8%  44.6%  29.7%  18%  34%
India  23.8%  32.4%  18.0%  20.4%  35%  22%
Japan  11.2%  22.0%  26.5%  34.0%  34%  35%
Other Asia  1.1%  2.7%  0.9%  2.4%  6%  1%
Asia  36.1%  57.1%  45.4%  56.8%  75%  58%
Europe  8.3%  1.2%  4.7%  3.8%  5%  2%
Africa and the Middle East  5.8%  11.6%  3.3%  5.8%  1%  3%
Latin America and the Caribbean  4.5%  3.3%  2.0%  3.9%  1%  3%
Total revenue  100%  100%  100%  100%  100%  100%

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Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of revenues consists of component and material costs, direct labor costs, warranty costs, royalties, overhead related to manufacture of our products and customer support costs. Our gross margin is affected by changes in our product mix both because our gross margin on software and services is higher than the gross margin on base station related equipment, and because our different product lines generate different margins. In addition, our gross margin is affected by changes in the average selling price of our systems and volume discounts granted to significant customers. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an impact with disruptions to our supply chains, which have caused extended component lead times, increased component costs, as well as disruption and increased expenses in logistics. We expect the average selling prices of our existing products to continue to decline and we intend to continue to implement product cost reductions and develop and introduce new products or product enhancements in an effort to maintain or increase our gross margins. Further, we may derive an increasing proportion of our revenue from the sale of our integrated systems through distribution channels. Revenue derived from these sales channels typically carries a lower gross margin than direct sales.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Research and Development

 

Research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries and related costs for personnel and expenses for design, development, testing facilities and equipment depreciation. These expenses also include costs associated with product development efforts, including consulting fees and prototyping costs from initial product concept to manufacture and production as well as sub-contracted development work. We expect to continue to make substantial investments in research and development.

 

Sales and Marketing

 

Sales and marketing expenses consist of salaries and related costs for personnel, sales commissions, consulting and agent’s fees and expenses for advertising, travel, technical assistance, trade shows, and promotional and demonstration materials. We expect to continue to incur substantial expenditures related to sales and marketing activities.

 

General and Administrative

 

General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries and related expenses for our personnel, audit, professional and consulting fees and facilities costs.

 

Restructuring costs

 

Restructuring costs consist primarily of employee termination benefits.

 

Non-Operating Expenses

 

Interest Expense, Net

 

Interest expense, net consists primarily of interest associated with the Convertible Notes, two subordinated loan facilities and our senior secured credit facility, which consists of a term loan and delayed draw commitment. Interest on the term loan was determined based on the highest of a LIBOR rate, the commercial lending rate of the collateral agent and the federal funds rate, plus an applicable margin. Interest on the delayed draw commitment is based on the LIBOR rateRate plus an applicable margin.

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Income Tax (Expense) Benefit Net

 

Our provision for income tax (expense) benefit net includes the expected benefit of all deferred tax assets, including our net operating loss carryforwards. Some of ourOur net operating loss carryforwards will begin to expire in 20222025 and continue to expire through 2037, while others will be carried forward indefinitely until fully utilized.2037. Our tax (expense) benefit has been impacted by non-deductible expenses, including equity compensation research and development amortization, and research and development benefits.amortization.

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Net Loss

 

Net loss is determined by subtracting operating and non-operating expenses from revenues.

 

Adjusted EBITDANon-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before depreciation and amortization, interest expense and income taxes, and also adjusted to add back share-based compensation costs, changes in the fair value of the warrant liability and embedded derivatives and one-time costs related to the Business Combination, as these costs are not considered a part of our core business operations and are not an indicator of ongoing, future company performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate our performance, both internally and as compared to our peers, because these measures exclude certain items that may not be indicative of our core operating results, as well as items that can vary widely among companies within our industry. For example, share-based compensation costs can be subject to volatility from changes in the market price per share of our Common Stock or variations in the value and number of shares granted.

 

Adjusted EBITDA is one of the primary metrics used by management to evaluate the financial performance of our business because it excludes, among other things, the effects of certain transactions that are outside the control of management, while other measures can differ significantly depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the jurisdictions in which we operate and capital investments.

 

We present this non-GAAP financial measure because we believe it is frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry. Further, we believe it is helpful in highlighting trends in our operating results by focusing on our core operating results and is useful to evaluate our performance in conjunction with our GAAP financial measures. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure and should not be considered as an alternative to operating income, net income or earnings per share, as a measure of operating performance, cash flows or as a measure of liquidity. Non-GAAP financial measures are not necessarily calculated the same way by different companies and should not be considered a substitute for or superior to GAAP measures.

 

In particular, Adjusted EBITDA is subject to certain limitations, including the following:

 

 Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect interest expense, or the amounts necessary to service interest or principal payments under the Fortress Credit Agreement;

 Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect income tax provision (benefit), and because the payment of taxes is part of our operations, tax provision is a necessary element of our costs and ability to operate;

 Although depreciation and amortization are eliminated in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any costs of such replacements;

 Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the non-cash component of share-based compensation;

 Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the impact of earnings or charges resulting from matters we consider not to be reflective, on a recurring basis, of our ongoing operations; and

 Other companies in our industry may calculate Adjusted EBITDA or similarly titled measures differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.

We adjust for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using Adjusted EBITDA only as supplemental information.

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Segments

 

Our business is organized around one reportable segment, the development and supply of broadband wireless products and technologies. This is based on the objectives of the business and how our chief operating decision maker, the Chief Executive Officer, monitors operating performance and allocates resources.

 

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Results of Operations

 

The following table summarizes key components of our results of operations for the periods indicated:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
(in thousands) 2022  2021  2022  2021 
Revenues $41,094  $38,923  $125,603  $126,906 
Cost of revenues  24,758   21,815   78,370   69,626 
Gross profit  16,336   17,108   47,233   57,280 
                 
Operating expenses:                
Research and development  15,003   17,529   48,244   47,427 
Sales and marketing  7,219   10,315   25,559   25,157 
General and administrative  9,644   19,347   31,891   28,247 
Amortization of intangibles  284   299   852   897 
Restructuring costs  944   -   944   - 
Total operating expenses  33,094   47,490   107,490   101,728 
                 
Loss from operations  (16,758)  (30,382)  (60,257)  (44,448)
                 
Interest expense, net  (4,296)  (3,630)  (13,071)  (8,580)
Gain on extinguishment of debt  -   -   -   2,096 
Other (expense) income, net  (2,097)  7,516   (793)  636 
                 
Loss before income taxes  (23,151)  (26,496)  (74,121)  (50,296)
                 
Income tax (expense) benefit, net  (163)  (457)  52   (624)
                 
Net loss $(23,314) $(26,953) $(74,069) $(50,920)

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  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
  2023  2022 
Revenues:      
Products and software licenses $21,210  $33,576 
Maintenance, warranty and services  3,563   3,988 
Total revenues  24,773   37,564 
         
Cost of revenues:        
Products and software licenses  13,295   24,473 
Maintenance, warranty and services  1,131   1,022 
Total cost of revenues  14,426   25,495 
Gross profit  10,347   12,069 
         
Operating expenses:        
Research and development  14,191   16,521 
Sales and marketing  5,682   9,330 
General and administrative  7,665   11,158 
Amortization of intangibles  189   284 
Restructuring costs  260   - 
Total operating expenses  27,987   37,293 
         
Loss from operations  (17,640)  (25,224)
         
Interest expense, net  (4,534)  (4,568)
Change in fair value of warrant liability and derivatives, net  642   457 
Other income (expense), net  561   (506)
         
Loss before income taxes  (20,971)  (29,841)
         
Income tax benefit  82   103 
         
Net loss $(20,889) $(29,738)

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022

 

Revenues

 

Revenues for the above periods are presented below:

 

 Three Months Ended September 30,  Three Months Ended March 31, 
($ in thousands) 2022  % of Revenue  2021  % of Revenue  2023  % of
Revenue
  2022  % of
Revenue
 
Revenues:                         
Products and software licenses $36,521   88.9% $32,101   82.5% $21,210   86% $33,576   89%
Maintenance, warranty and services  4,573   11.1%  6,822   17.5%  3,563   14%  3,988   11%
Total revenues $41,094   100.0% $38,923   100.0% $24,773   100% $37,564   100%

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Revenue from products and software licenses of $36.5$21.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 increasedMarch 31, 2023 decreased by $4.4$12.4 million from $32.1$33.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. This increaseMarch 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to increaseslower demand for products and software licenses from customers in salesthe US of $8.2 million, continued component constraints curtailing production for sale of products to four customers in the U.S. of $9.9 million, offset by reductions in Asia Pacific of $5.4$3.0 million and other regionslower sales in both Latin America and the Middle East and Africa of $0.4$0.6 million. Two customers in North America continued the rollout of their infrastructure, which commenced in the three months ended December 31, 2021.

 

Revenue from maintenance, warranty and services of $4.6$3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 decreased by $2.2$0.4 million from $6.8$4.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. This decrease was primarily due to a high levellower sales in Asia Pacific of NRE with a North American customer$0.2 million, lower sales in Middle East and Africa of $0.2 million and lower sales in the three months ended September 30, 2021, which was not replicatedU.S. of $0.2 million, offset by increased sales in the three months ended September 30, 2022.Europe of $0.2 million.

 

Cost of Revenues

 

Cost of revenues for the above periods are presented below:

 

 Three Months Ended September 30,  Three Months Ended March 31, 
($ in thousands) 2022  % of Revenue  2021  % of Revenue  2023  % of
Revenue
  2022  % of
Revenue
 
Cost of revenues:                
Cost of Revenues:         
Products and software licenses $23,462   57.1% $20,652   53.1% $13,295   54% $24,473   65%
Maintenance, warranty and services  1,296   3.2%  1,163   3.0%  1,131   5%  1,022   3%
Total cost of revenues $24,758   60.3% $21,815   56.1% $14,426   58% $25,495   68%

Cost of revenues from products and software licenses of $23.5$13.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 increasedMarch 31, 2023, decreased by $2.8$11.2 million from $20.7$24.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. This increasedecrease was primarily due to the reduction of revenue. The percentage of revenue growthdecreased as a result of reduced volume of lower margin products together with a reduction of transportation and an increaselogistics costs in indirect costs caused by the worldwide shortage of electronics, component costs and expediting fees and limited availability of cargo space.three months ended March 31, 2023.

 

Cost of revenues from maintenance, warranty and services of $1.3$1.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 increased by $0.1 millionslightly from $1.2$1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022.

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Operating Expenses

 

Operating expenses for the above periods are presented below:

 

 Three Months Ended September 30,  Three Months Ended March 31, 
($ in thousands) 2022  % of Revenue  2021  % of Revenue  2023  % of
Revenue
  2022  % of
Revenue
 
Operating expenses:                                
Research and development $15,003   36.5% $17,529   45.0% $14,191   57% $16,521   44%
Sales and marketing  7,219   17.6%  10,315   26.5%  5,682   23%  9,330   25%
General and administrative  9,644   23.5%  19,347   49.7%  7,665   31%  11,158   29%
Amortization of intangibles  284   0.7%  299   0.8%  189   1%  284   1%
Restructuring costs  944   2.3%  -   -%  260   1%  -   0%
Total operating expenses $33,094   80.6% $47,490   122.0% $27,987   113% $37,293   99%

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Research and development—Research and development expenses were $15.0$14.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, a decrease of $2.5$2.3 million from $17.5$16.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to decreased MIP-relateda reduction of $2.3 million of headcount-related expenses of $1.5 million and decreased professional fees of $1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023.

 

Sales and marketing—Sales and marketing expenses were $7.2$5.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, a decrease of $3.1$3.6 million from $10.3$9.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, primarily due to decreased MIP-relatedreductions in headcount-related expenses of $3.4$2.5 million, offset by increased travel costslower outside services of $0.2$0.5 million and increased bad debt$0.6 million of lower share-based compensation expense of $0.1 million.for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

 

General and administrative—General and administrative expenses of $9.6$7.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 decreased by $9.7$3.5 million from $19.3$11.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to decreased MIP-related expenses$3.6 million of $11.0 million and decreased professional fees of $2.2 million,reduced share-based compensation expense, offset by increased share-based compensation$0.1 million of $3.5 million.other additional expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2023.

 

Amortization of intangibles—Amortization of intangibles of $0.3$0.2 million remained consistent for the three months ended September 30, 2022 in comparison toMarch 31, 2023 decreased slightly from $0.3 million from the three months ended September 30, 2021 due to the amortization of trademarks completing.March 31, 2022.

 

Restructuring cost costs - Restructuring costs related to employee termination costs of $0.9$0.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 is a non-recurring expense relatedMarch 31, 2023 increased as there were no restructuring costs for the three months ended March 31, 2022. We expect to headcount reduction costs.incur further restructuring costs in 2023.

 

Non-Operating Expenses

 

Interest expense, net—Interest expense, net was $4.3$4.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, an increaseMarch 31, 2023, a decrease of $0.7$0.1 million from $3.6$4.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The increasedecrease was primarily due to a higher average debt outstanding and higher interest ratesloan amendment fees charged in the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2022 compared tothat were not charged in the same period in 2021.2023.

Change in fair value of warrant liability and derivatives — Change in fair value of warrant liability and derivatives was a gain of $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023, a change of $0.1 million from a gain of $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

 

Other (expense) income (expense), net—Other income (expense) income,, net was an expenseincome of $2.1$0.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, a decreasedifference of $9.6$1.1 million from income of $7.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021. The difference was primarily due to $8.7 million in losses on changes to the fair value of the warrant liability and derivative fair values and $0.9 million in foreign currency losses for the three months ended September 30, 2022.

Income tax (expense) benefit, net — Income tax (expense) benefit, net was an expense of $0.2 million and an expense of $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.March 31, 2022. The difference was primarily due to $1.1 million in foreign currency gains.

 

41Income tax benefit—Income tax benefit was $0.1 million of a benefit for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022.

 

Net Loss

 

We had a net loss of $23.3$20.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 compared to a net loss of $27.0$29.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021,March 31, 2022, a changedecrease of $3.7$8.8 million due to the same factors described above.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted EBITDA

 

Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 was a loss of $10.0$13.8 million, representing a change of $0.4$4.2 million from a loss of $10.4$18.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The improvementincrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to the improvementdecrease in the net loss discussed above and certain higher adjusting items detailed in the table below.

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The following table presents the reconciliation of net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:

 

  Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
($ in thousands) 2022  2021 
Net loss $(23,314) $(26,953)
         
Adjusted for:        
Interest expense, net  4,296   3,630 
Income tax (benefit) expense, net  163   457 
Depreciation and amortization  1,173   988 
EBITDA  (17,682)  (21,878)
Share-based compensation expense  5,863   661 
Change in fair value of warrant liability and derivatives  920   (11,562)
Restructuring costs  944   - 
Transaction costs allocated to the warrants  -   3,824 
Management Incentive Plan expense related to Business Combination  -   18,513 
Adjusted EBITDA $(9,955) $(10,442)

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  Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
($ in thousands) 2023  2022 
Net Loss $(20,889) $(29,738)
         
Adjusted for:        
Interest expense, net  4,534   4,568 
Income tax benefit  (82)  (103)
Depreciation and amortization  1,052   1,121 
EBITDA  (15,385)  (24,152)
Share-based compensation expense  1,939   6,564 
Change in fair value of warrant liability and derivatives  (642)  (457)
Restructuring costs  260   - 
Adjusted EBITDA $(13,828) $(18,045)

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021

Revenues

Revenues for the above periods are presented below:

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
($ in thousands) 2022  % of Revenue  2021  % of Revenue 
Revenues:                
Products and software licenses $114,128   90.9% $105,637   83.2%
Maintenance, warranty and services  11,475   9.1%  21,269   16.8%
Total revenues $125,603   100.0% $126,906   100.0%

Revenue from products and software licenses of $114.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 increased by $7.5 million from $106.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This increase was primarily due to growth in sales for four customers in the North American market of $24.4 million, offset by decreases in sales of products in Asia Pacific of $12.2 million, while Latin America and other accounted for $3.7 million, and $0.3 million, respectively.

Revenue from maintenance, warranty and services of $11.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 decreased by $9.8 million from $21.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This decrease was primarily due to the high NRE revenue during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and the termination of a maintenance and features agreement with two North American customers at the end of the first quarter of 2021, which resulted in revenue of $8.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 that did not recur in the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues for the above periods are presented below:

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
($ in thousands) 2022  % of Revenue  2021  % of Revenue 
Cost of revenues:                
Products and software licenses $74,747   59.5% $66,272   52.2%
Maintenance, warranty and services  3,623   2.9%  3,354   2.6%
Total cost of revenues $78,370   62.4% $69,626   54.8%

Cost of revenues from products and software licenses of $74.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 increased by $8.4 million from $66.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. This increase was primarily due to revenue growth and an increase in indirect costs caused by the worldwide shortage of electronics, component costs and expediting fees and limited availability of cargo space.

Cost of revenues from maintenance, warranty and services of $3.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 decreased by $0.2 million from $3.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

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Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the above periods are presented below:

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 
($ in thousands) 2022  % of Revenue  2021  % of Revenue 
Operating expenses:                
Research and development $48,244   38.4% $47,427   37.4%
Sales and marketing  25,559   20.3%  25,157   19.8%
General and administrative  31,891   25.4%  28,247   22.3%
Amortization of intangibles  852   0.7%  897   0.7%
Restructuring costs  944   0.7%  -   -%
Total operating expenses $107,490   85.5% $101,728   80.2%

Research and development — Research and development expenses were $48.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $0.8 million from $47.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase was primarily due to increased share-based compensation of $2.5 million, offset by a decrease in MIP-related expenses of $1.7 million.

Sales and marketing — Sales and marketing expenses were $25.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $0.4 million from $25.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase was the result of increased share-based compensation of $2.9 million, increased headcount related expenses of $1.1 million, and increased contractor expenses of $0.4 million, offset by decreased MIP-related expenses of $3.5 million and decreased professional fees of $1.3 million.

General and administrative — General and administrative expenses were $31.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $3.7 million from $28.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase was primarily due to $11.9 million of additional share-based compensation, and increased director and officer insurance and other public company expenses of $2.0 million, offset by decreased MIP-related expenses of $11.0 million and decreased professional fees of $1.7 million.

Amortization of intangibles — Amortization of intangibles of $0.9 million remained consistent for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 in comparison to the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Restructuring costs — Restructuring costs of $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 is a non-recurring expense related to headcount reduction costs.

Non-Operating Expenses

Interest expense, net— Interest expense, net was $13.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, an increase of $4.5 million from $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase was primarily due to a higher average debt outstanding and interest rates in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 than the same period in 2021.

Gain on extinguishment of debt— For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we recorded a gain on extinguishment of debt for a loan received under the Paycheck Protection Program of $2.1 million, inclusive of the accrued interest. There was no gain on extinguishment of debt for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.

Other (expense) income, net — Other (expense) income, net was an expense of $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, a difference of $1.4 million from income of $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The difference was primarily due to $0.3 million in losses on changes to the fair value of the warrant liability and derivative fair values and $1.1 million in foreign currency losses.

Income tax (expense) benefit, net — Income tax (expense) benefit, net was a benefit of $0.1 million and an expense of $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.

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Net Loss

We had a net loss of $74.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to a net loss of $50.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, an increase of $23.2 million due to the same factors described above.

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was a loss of $40.3 million, representing a change of $19.1 million from a loss of $21.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The decrease in Adjusted EBITDA was primarily due to the increase in net loss discussed above and certain higher adjusting items detailed in the table below.

The following table presents the reconciliation of net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to Adjusted EBITDA:

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
($ in thousands) 2022  2021 
Net loss $(74,069) $(50,920)
         
Adjusted for:        
Interest expense, net  13,071   8,580 
Income tax (benefit) expense, net  (52)  624 
Depreciation and amortization  3,448   3,117 
EBITDA  (57,602)  (38,599)
Share-based compensation expense  19,399   2,150 
Change in fair value of warrant liability and derivatives  (3,016)  (7,045)
Restructuring costs  944   - 
Transaction costs allocated to the warrants  -   3,824 
Management Incentive Plan expense related to Business Combination  -   18,513 
Adjusted EBITDA $(40,275) $(21,157)

Liquidity and Capital Resources

In March 2023, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank were closed and taken over by the FDIC, which created significant market disruption and uncertainty for those who bank with those institutions, and which raised significant concern regarding the stability of the banking system in the United States. We do not hold our cash at either of those banks. If the banks and financial institutions at which we hold our cash enter receivership or become insolvent in the future in response to financial conditions affecting the banking system and financial markets, our ability to access our cash and cash equivalents may be threatened and such events could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.

 

To date, our principal sources of liquidity have been our cash and cash equivalents and cash generated from operations, proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt, preferred and common stock, and the sale of certain receivables. Our capital requirements depend on a number of factors, including sales, the extent of our spending on research and development, expansion of sales and marketing activities and market adoption of our products and services.

 

We had $102.4$74.4 million of current assets and $199.7$201.7 million of current liabilities as of September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. During the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we used $29.6$2.4 million in cash flows from operating activities, primarily from the net loss offset by non-cash adjustments.activities. We are investing heavily in 5G research and development and expect to use cash from operations during the remainder of 2022 and through 2023 to fund research and development activities. Cash on hand and the available borrowing capacity under the Fortress Credit Agreement may not allow us to meet our forecasted cash requirements.

 

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In order to address the need to satisfy ourthe Company’s continuing obligations and realize ourits long-term strategy, management has taken several steps and is considering additional actions to improve ourits operating and financial results, including the following:

 

 focusing ourthe Company’s efforts to increase sales in additional geographic markets;

 continuing to develop 5G product offerings that will expand the market for ourthe Company’s products;

 focusing ourthe Company’s efforts to improve days sales outstanding (“DSO”) to provide additional liquidity; and
selling the Mimosa business for approximately $60.0 million; and

 continuing to implement cost reduction initiatives to reduce non-strategic costs in operations and expand ourthe Company’s labor force in lower cost geographies, with headcount reductions in higher cost geographies.

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There can be no assurance that the above actions will be successful. Without additional financing or capital, the Company’s current cash balance would be insufficient to satisfy repayment demands from its lenders if the lenders elect to declare the senior term loan and the senior secured convertible notes due prior to the maturity date. There is no assurance that the new or renegotiated financing will be available, or that if available, will have satisfactory terms. These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that these financial statements are issued. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to the recoverability and classification of asset carrying amounts or the amount and classification of liabilities that might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.

 

DSODays sales outstanding (“DSO”) is a measurement of the time it takes to collect receivables. DSO is calculated by dividing accounts receivable, net as of the end of the quarter by the average daily revenue for the quarter. Average daily revenue for the quarter is calculated by dividing the quarterly revenue by ninety days. All customer accounts are actively managed, and no losses in excess of amounts reserved are currently expected. We also actively evaluate the potential negative impact of COVID-19 on our customers’ ability to pay our accounts receivable. DSO can fluctuate due to the timing and nature of contracts, as well as the payment terms of individual customers. DSO was 9290 days and 103101 days as of September 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2021,2022, respectively. The decrease in DSO as of March 31, 2023 is due to higher relative collections in the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the three months ended December 31, 2022.

 

On August 6, 2015, we issued Golden Wayford Limited a $10.0 million subordinated Convertible Note Promissory Note (the “Golden Wayford Note”) pursuant to a subordinated convertible note purchase agreement, also dated August 6, 2015. The Golden Wayford Note, in the amount of $9.0 million plus interest, matured on June 30, 2020. We were not able to agree to an extended maturity date and the Golden Wayford Note remained outstanding as of June 30, 2022March 31, 2023 and in default under the terms of the arrangement. We were granted a limited waiver under the Fortress Credit Agreement which waives each actual and prospective default and event of default existing under the Fortress Credit Agreement directly as a result of the non-payment of the Golden Wayford Note for so long as the Golden Wayford Note remains in effect. The waiver is limited to the actual and prospective defaults under the Fortress Credit Agreement as they existed on December 30, 2020 and not to any other change in facts or circumstances occurring after December 30, 2020. The waiver does not restrict Fortress from exercising any rights or remedies they may have with respect to any other default or event of default under the Fortress Credit Agreement or the related loan documents.

 

On December 30, 2020, we and eachcertain of our subsidiaries (other than Dense Air or any of its subsidiaries) as guarantors, entered into the Fortress Credit Agreement with Fortress. At Closing, onOn August 13, 2021, the Company, Legacy Airspan and certain of our subsidiaries who are party to the Fortress Credit Agreement entered into the August 2021 Fortress Amendment to, among other things, add the Company as a guarantor, recognize and account for the Business Combination, recognize and account for the Convertible Notes and provide updated procedures for replacement of LIBOR. On March 29, 2022, the Company, Legacy Airspan and certain of our subsidiaries who are party to the Fortress Credit Agreement entered into the March 2022 Fortress Credit Amendment to, among other things, amend the financial covenants included in the Fortress Credit Agreement. As further discussed below, as of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we were not in compliance with all applicable covenants under the Fortress Credit Agreement and a payment default occurred under the Fortress Credit Agreement. See Note 9 of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for further discussion on this agreement.

On August 13, 2021, we closed the business combination transaction (the “Business Combination”) pursuant to the business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”), dated March 8, 2021, by and among the Company, Artemis Merger Sub Corp., a Delaware corporation and wholly-owned direct subsidiary of the Company, and Airspan Networks Inc. (prior to the Business Combination, “Legacy Airspan”). In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, we issued 7,500,000 shares of Common Stock to certain investors that entered into subscription agreements concurrent with the Business Combination, at a price of $10.00 per share, for aggregate consideration of $75.0 million, and $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes.

As of March 31, 2023, we were not in compliance with all applicable covenants under the Fortress Convertible Note Purchase Agreement and a payment default occurred under the Fortress Convertible Notes. See Note 10 of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for further discussion on this agreement.

 

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On August 13, 2021, we closed the Business Combination. In connection with the Closing, we issued 7,500,000 shares of Common Stock to the PIPE Investors, at a price of $10.00 per share, for aggregate consideration of $75.0 million, and $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes.

As further discussed below, as of September 30, 2022, we were not in compliance with all applicable covenants under the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement. See Note 11 of the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for further discussion on this agreement.

Under the terms of the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, as of the last day of any fiscal quarter, our Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”) for the preceding twelve months may not be less than the applicable minimum established in the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement. As referenced above, we were not in compliance with the minimum last twelve-month EBITDA covenant under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement as of the September 30, 2022 quarterly measurement date, which is an event of default under those agreements. For the last day of the next four fiscal quarters, commencing with the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2022, the applicable minimum twelve-month EBITDA under the Fortress Credit Agreement or the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement ranges from a loss of $21.0 million to a loss of $39.0 million.

In addition, under the terms of the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, we are required at all times to maintain minimum liquidity of between $15.0 million and $20.0 million, depending on EBITDA performance levels and whether a default or event of default exists under the Fortress Credit Agreement or the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, as applicable. During certain periods subsequent to September 30, 2022, we have not been in compliance with the minimum liquidity covenant under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, which is also an event of default under those agreements.

We are seeking a waiver with respect to the applicable breached covenants referenced above. However, there can be no assurance that such lenders will agree to waive such existing covenant breaches. Even if we receive a waiver with respect to such breaches, based on management’s current forecast, absent of additional financing or capital raising, we have concluded it is probable that we will not be in compliance with certain of the prospective financial covenants under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement during certain periods of the next twelve months. Accordingly, while we intend to seek waivers from compliance with the applicable covenants in connection with such anticipated breaches, or amendments of existing financial covenants included in the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, we are also pursuing alternative sources of capital so that we will be able to satisfy our prospective minimum liquidity obligations under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement. There can be no assurance that the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement will agree to waive any breaches thereunder that may arise in the future or that we will otherwise be able to remedy such breaches. In the absence of waivers or remedies of existing covenant breaches or any additional breaches that may arise in the future, the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement could elect to declare all the funds borrowed under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement to be due and payable, together with accrued and unpaid interest, and institute foreclosure proceedings against our assets, such lenders could elect to apply the default interest rate under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement could elect to terminate their delayed draw commitments thereunder and cease making further loans, and we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation. In addition, our subordinated term loan and subordinated debt could be accelerated or required to be paid due to provisions contained within those instruments. Accordingly, we have classified our senior term loan, convertible debt, subordinated term loan and subordinated debt as current liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2022.

As of September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, we had commitments with our main subcontract manufacturers under various purchase orders and forecast arrangements of $55.5$77.3 million, the majority of which have expected delivery dates during the remainder of 2022.2023.

As of the date of this Quarterly Report, we do not believe our existing cash resources are sufficient to fund the cash needs of our business for at least the next 12 months. However, please see the discussion of actual and prospective financial covenant breaches under the Fortress Credit Agreement and Fortress Convertible Note Agreement above and in Notes 2 and 10 of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report.

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Cash Flows

 

The following table summarizes the changes to our cash flows for the periods presented:

 

 For the
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
  For the
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
(in thousands) 2022  2021  2023  2022 
Statement of Cash Flows Data:             
Net cash used in operating activities $(29,625) $(45,313) $(2,362) $(14,880)
Net cash used in investing activities  (2,156)  (4,287)  (568)  (807)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities  (4,033)  116,226 
Net cash used in financing activities  (1,041)  (1,320)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  (35,814)  66,626)  (3,971)  (17,007)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period  63,122   18,618   7,287   63,122 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period $27,308  $85,244  $3,316  $46,115 

Operating Activities

 

Net cash used in operating activities was $29.6$2.4 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, a decrease of $15.7$ 12.5 million from net cash used in operating activities of $45.3$14.9 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021.March 31, 2022. The decrease is a result of $23.1 million less from results of our operations, offset by $14.7$9.9 million more generated from working capital and $8.8 million more from results of our operations and offset by a $24.1$6.2 million increasedecrease in non-cash adjustments.

 

Investing Activities

 

Net cash used in investing activities was $2.2$0.6 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, a decrease of $2.1$0.2 million from $4.3$0.8 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021March 31, 2022 due to fewerlower purchases of property and equipment.

 

Financing Activities

 

Net cash used in financing activities was $4.0$1.0 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022 and was primarily related to theMarch 31, 2023, which consisted of a repayment of borrowings under the senior term loan.loan of $0.9 million and payment for taxes withheld on stock awards of $0.1 million.

 

Net cash provided byused in financing activities was $116.2$1.3 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2021. This included $115.5March 31, 2022, which consisted entirely of net proceeds froma repayment of the Business Combination, $0.5 million of net proceeds from the sale of Legacy Airspan Series H senior preferred stock, $0.1 million of proceeds from the issuance of Legacy Airspan Series H warrants and $78 thousand of proceeds from the exercise of stock options.term loan.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, we evaluate the effectiveness of our estimates and judgments, including those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, intangible assets, net, impairment of long-lived assets, preferred stock warrants, share-based compensation and income taxes.

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We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions and may change as future events occur.

 

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Critical accounting policies are those policies that management believes are very important to the portrayal of our financial position and results of operations, and that require management to make estimates that are difficult, subjective or otherwise complex. Our critical accounting policies and estimates disclosed in “Management’sManagement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Estimates”Estimates in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021,2022, for which there were no material changes during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, included the following:

 

 Goodwill;
   
 Share-based compensation;
   
 Common Stock WarrantsRevenue recognition; and Post-Combination Warrants;
   
 Convertible Notes; and
Income taxes.Notes.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

Refer to Note 2 of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report for further information on recent accounting pronouncements.

 

JOBS Act

 

The Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”) contains provisions that, among other things, relax certain reporting requirements for qualifying public companies. We qualify as an “emerging growth company” and under the JOBS Act are allowed to comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements based on the effective date for private (not publicly traded) companies. We are electing to delay the adoption of new or revised accounting standards, and as a result, we may not comply with new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for non-emerging growth companies. As a result, the financial statements may not be comparable to companies that comply with new or revised accounting pronouncements as of public company effective dates.

 

Additionally, we have chosen to rely on certain reduced reporting requirements applicable to emerging growth companies, including, among other things, that we are not required to (i) provide an auditor’s attestation report on our system of internal controls over financial reporting pursuant to Section 404(b)404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, (ii) provide all of the compensation disclosure that may be required of non-emerging growth public companies under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, (iii) comply with any requirement that may be adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding mandatory audit firm rotation or a supplement to the auditor’s report providing additional information about the audit and the financial statements (auditor discussion and analysis) and (iv) disclose certain executive compensation related items such as the correlation between executive compensation and performance and comparisons of the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation to median employee compensation. These exemptions will apply for a period of five years following the completion of NBA’s initial public offering or until we are no longer an “emerging growth company,” whichever is earlier.

 

We will remain an “emerging growth company” under the JOBS Act until the earliest of: (i) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the closing of NBA’s initial public offering, (b) in which we have total annual gross revenue of at least $1.235 billion, or (c) when we are deemed to be a “large accelerated filer” under the Exchange Act, which would occur if the market value of our common equity held by non-affiliates exceeds $700.0 million as of the last business day of our most recently completed second fiscal quarter; or (ii) the date on which we have issued more than $1.0 billion in non-convertible debt securities during the prior three-year period.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

We are a smaller reporting company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act and are not required to provide the information under this item.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Previously-Reported Material Weakness

In connection with the audit of our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021, we identified a material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting. A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. The material weakness that we identified occurred because we did not design and maintain effective controls related to the cutoff of revenue recognition on products shipped to customers.

Management, with oversight from the Board and the Audit Committee of the Board have implemented a remediation plan for this material weakness, including, among other things, implementing process level and management review controls to ensure the cutoff of revenue recognition is accurate.

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act), as of September 30, 2022.March 31, 2023. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of that date, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as a result of the material weakness in our internal control over financial reporting discussed above.effective.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Other than our remediation efforts described above, thereThere was no change in our internal controlcontrols over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2022,March 31, 2023, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II—II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

Reference is made to Note 1312 – Commitments and Contingencies in the notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained elsewhere in this Quarterly Report for information regarding certain litigation to which we are a party.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2021, except for the risk factor set forth below, which updates the risk factor with the same title included in such Annual Report on Form 10-K.2022.

We may not secure additional liquidity required to meet our obligations on a timely basis, to satisfy our debt covenants or to attain profitable operations.

We may need to secure additional liquidity in order to meet our obligations on a timely basis, to satisfy our debt covenants and, ultimately, to attain profitable operations. Any additional liquidity we may need in order to meet our obligations on a timely basis, to satisfy our debt covenants or to attain profitable operations may not be available on terms that are acceptable to us, or at all.

We were not in compliance with the minimum last twelve-month EBITDA covenant under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement as of the September 30, 2022 quarterly measurement date, which is an event of default under those agreements. In addition, during certain periods subsequent to September 30, 2022, we have not been in compliance with the minimum liquidity covenant under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, which is also an event of default under those agreements. We are seeking a waiver with respect to such breaches. However, there can be no assurance that the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement will agree to waive the existing covenant breaches. Even if the Company receives a waiver with respect to such breaches, based on management’s current forecast, absent of additional financing or capital raising, we have concluded it is probable that we will not be in compliance with certain of the financial covenants under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement during certain periods of the next twelve months. There can be no assurance that the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement will agree to waive any breaches thereunder that may arise in the future or that we will otherwise be able to remedy such breaches. In the absence of waivers or remedies of existing covenant breaches or any additional breaches that may arise in the future, the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement could elect to declare all the funds borrowed thereunder to be due and payable, together with accrued and unpaid interest, and institute foreclosure proceedings against our assets, such lenders could elect to apply the default interest rate under the Fortress Credit Agreement and the Fortress Convertible Note Agreement, the lenders under the Fortress Credit Agreement could elect to terminate their delayed draw commitments thereunder and cease making further loans, and we could be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation. In addition, our subordinated term loan and subordinated debt could be accelerated or required to be paid due to provisions contained within those instruments.

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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

The following table presents the share-repurchase activity for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.Not applicable.

Period Total
number of
shares purchased(a)
  Average price paid
per share
  Total number of shares purchased as part of the publicly announced plans or programs  Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan or program 
July 1, 2022 through July 31, 2022  -  $-   -  $- 
August 1, 2022 through August 31, 2022  33,170  $2.54   -  $- 
September 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022  -  $-   -  $- 
Total  33,170  $2.54   -  $- 

(a)Total number of shares purchased represents shares withheld from vested restricted stock awards in order to satisfy the required tax withholding obligations for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

The description of our non-compliance with certain financial covenants under the Fortress Credit Agreement and Fortress Convertible Note Agreement included in “Part I—Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity and Capital Resources” is incorporated herein by reference.Not applicable.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresDisclosure

 

Not applicable.

 

Item 5. Other InformationInformation.

 

Not applicable.

NYSE American MIMO WS Notification

On May 4, 2023, NYSE American LLC (the “NYSE American”) provided a written notice to the Company that the Company’s warrants, each exercisable for one share of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share, with a ticker symbol MIMO WS (the “Warrants”), had traded at sub-penny levels and, as a result, could be subject to suspension or delisting pursuant to Section 1001 of the NYSE American Company Guide. NYSE American will continue to monitor the trading price of the Warrants. The notification has no immediate effect on the listing or trading of the Warrants on the NYSE American.

 

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Item 6. ExhibitsExhibits.

 

The following exhibits are filed as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.Report.

 

Exhibit
Number
 Description
2.1Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 8, 2023, by and among Airspan Networks Holdings Inc, Airspan Networks Inc., Mimosa Networks, Inc., and Radisys Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 9, 2023)
31.1 Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
31.2 Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
32.1* Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
32.2* Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  
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 Extension Label Linkbase Document
  
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
   
104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (Formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

 

 
*These certifications are furnished to the SEC pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and are not deemed to be filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor shall they be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements 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 on November 9, 2022.May 10, 2023.

 

 AIRSPAN NETWORKS HOLDINGS INC.
   
 By:/s/ Eric Stonestrom
 Name:Eric Stonestrom
 Title:

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

   
 By:/s/ David Brant
 Name:David Brant
 Title:

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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