From 10Q taking control of PDS
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Oct 15, 2013 05:05PM
1.On March 20, 2013, TPL filed a petition under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. We have been appointed to the creditors’ committee and will be closely monitoring the progress in this matter as it relates to our interest in PDS. In the event that we provide funding to PDS that is not reciprocated by TPL, which would result in our having a larger ownership percentage in PDS, we will have a controlling financial interest in PDS, in which case, we will consolidate PDS in our consolidated financial statements. If we determine that it is appropriate to consolidate PDS, we would measure the assets, liabilities and noncontrolling interests of PDS at their fair values at the date that we have the controlling financial interest. P.27
Our Joint Venture Is At Risk For Going Concern And An Inability To Meet Certain Obligations.
2.PDS, our joint venture with TPL, which received a going concern opinion in its May 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 financial statements, has experienced significant declines in revenues while at the same time incurring significant legal costs associated with pending litigation with companies which we allege have infringed on our patent portfolio. Terms of the July 2012 licensing agreement with Alliacense will require TPL and us to fund PDS in the event PDS does not generate enough licensing revenue to cover the licensing and litigation support fees of Alliacense.
3.PDS’ licensing revenues have declined over recent years to a point where PDS’ ability to make future payments is in substantial doubt unless licensing revenues substantially increase in the near term. In the event that PDS does not have the funds to pay one or more of the aforementioned costs we and TPL must decide whether to contribute additional capital to PDS to fund such payments and due to TPL’s bankruptcy filing, we may be required to pay these expenses.
So, due to TPL’s BK, we may be required to pay the expenses of PDS. If that happens , will this trigger the event in #1 whereby we obtain controlling interest of PDS? Or does it mean that pursuant to the 2012 licensing agreement, we are required to cover these expenses without taking control.