RESEARCH FRONTIERS INCORPORATED: 10-K filed 2016-03-10
What RESEARCH FRONTIERS INCORPORATED reported in its annual report filed 2016-03-10 (fiscal FY 2015): 24 published measures, 76 facts as tagged in accession 0001206774-16-004855.
This filing
- Form
- 10-K (annual report)
- Filed
- 2016-03-10
- Fiscal period
- fiscal FY 2015
- Accession
- 0001206774-16-004855 on SEC EDGAR
Values are as tagged in this filing. A later filing can restate them; each measure links to its history page, which shows the latest-filed value per period. All RESEARCH FRONTIERS INCORPORATED filings.
Reported measures
Total assets
Resources recognized on the balance sheet. Book assets are not the market value of the business.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 9,544,017 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 12,564,854 | USD |
Stockholders equity
The reported residual interest after liabilities. It is an accounting amount, not market capitalization.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 9,075,805 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 12,082,170 | USD | |
| At 2013-12-31 | 11,869,937 | USD | |
| At 2012-12-31 | 14,172,675 | USD |
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and qualifying short-term liquid investments under the filer’s accounting policy. Restricted cash and longer-term investments may be reported separately.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 5,712,310 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 7,569,537 | USD | |
| At 2013-12-31 | 5,866,123 | USD | |
| At 2012-12-31 | 8,390,233 | USD |
Net income or loss
Reported profit or loss for the period. Check the filing for attribution, exceptional items and discontinued operations before comparing companies.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-01 to 2015-12-31 | -1,825,038 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | -4,279,856 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-07-01 to 2015-09-30 | -757,320 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2015-06-30 | -481,287 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-03-31 | -1,216,211 | USD | 90 |
| 2014-10-01 to 2014-12-31 | -1,462,073 | USD | 92 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | -4,413,722 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-07-01 to 2014-09-30 | -639,806 | USD | 92 |
| 2014-04-01 to 2014-06-30 | -1,141,858 | USD | 91 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-03-31 | -1,169,985 | USD | 90 |
| 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 | -6,040,611 | USD | 365 |
Capital expenditure payments
Cash payments to acquire property, plant and equipment. This taxonomy concept does not capture every form of investment or acquisition.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 316,185 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 627,660 | USD | 365 |
| 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 | 50,536 | USD | 365 |
Retained earnings or deficit
Accumulated undistributed earnings or deficit at the reporting date. This balance is not cash available for distribution.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | -102,410,558 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | -98,130,702 | USD |
Net property, plant and equipment
Carrying amount of property, plant and equipment after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization. It is not replacement cost or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 836,216 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 660,201 | USD |
Share-based compensation expense
Reported noncash expense for share-based payment arrangements. Noncash treatment does not mean the awards have no economic cost to shareholders.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 725,016 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 1,042,917 | USD | 365 |
| 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 | 2,914,904 | USD | 365 |
Operating income or loss
Operating revenue less operating expenses for the reporting period. It excludes items outside the reported operating result and is not free cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-01 to 2015-12-31 | -1,836,272 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | -4,323,175 | USD | 365 |
| 2015-07-01 to 2015-09-30 | -766,725 | USD | 92 |
| 2015-04-01 to 2015-06-30 | -492,751 | USD | 91 |
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-03-31 | -1,227,427 | USD | 90 |
| 2014-10-01 to 2014-12-31 | -1,470,360 | USD | 92 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | -4,448,883 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-07-01 to 2014-09-30 | -649,444 | USD | 92 |
| 2014-04-01 to 2014-06-30 | -1,150,453 | USD | 91 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-03-31 | -1,178,626 | USD | 90 |
| 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 | -6,078,759 | USD | 365 |
Current assets
Assets classified as current under the normal operating cycle or one-year boundary. Not all current assets can be converted immediately into cash.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 8,674,234 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 10,367,561 | USD |
Current liabilities
Obligations classified as current under the operating-cycle or one-year boundary. The balance includes more than short-term borrowing.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 468,212 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 482,684 | USD |
Current accounts payable
Current amounts owed to suppliers for goods and services received. This is one component of current liabilities, not all accrued obligations.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 46,734 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 159,312 | USD |
Net current accounts receivable
Current customer receivables after the allowance for credit loss. The balance is not cash collected or a guarantee of collection.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 1,314,675 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 1,175,218 | USD |
Operating expenses
Recurring operating costs under this accounting concept, generally excluding production costs included in cost of sales. Check filing presentation before combining expense subtotals.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 6,330,657 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 6,047,682 | USD | 365 |
| 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 | 8,240,118 | USD | 365 |
Research and development expense
Research and development costs recognized as expense. Capitalization policies and acquired projects can make this differ from total cash invested in development.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 1,588,491 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 1,621,964 | USD | 365 |
| 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 | 2,203,326 | USD | 365 |
Common shares outstanding
Common shares outstanding at the reporting date. This point-in-time count differs from the weighted-average shares used for earnings per share and can exclude other share classes.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 24,043,846 | shares | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 23,924,465 | shares |
Gross property, plant and equipment
Cost of property, plant and equipment before accumulated depreciation. Historical cost does not indicate current value or replacement cost.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 2,733,467 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 2,417,282 | USD |
Accumulated depreciation on property, plant and equipment
Cumulative depreciation, depletion and amortization recorded against property, plant and equipment. It measures cost allocation to date, not physical wear or market value.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 1,897,251 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 1,757,081 | USD |
Accrued current liabilities
Current obligations accrued for goods and services received but not yet invoiced or paid. This is one component of current liabilities, not all short-term obligations.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 421,478 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 323,372 | USD |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepayments and other current assets grouped under this concept. The balance is not cash and its composition differs by filer.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| At 2015-12-31 | 133,465 | USD | |
| At 2014-12-31 | 121,252 | USD |
General and administrative expense
General and administrative costs reported under this concept, separate from selling expense. Filers group overhead differently, so compare presentation before comparing companies.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 4,742,166 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 4,425,718 | USD | 365 |
| 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 | 6,036,792 | USD | 365 |
Depreciation, depletion and amortization
Combined depreciation, depletion and amortization for the period. A noncash allocation of asset cost, not a measure of maintenance spending.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 140,170 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 31,824 | USD | 365 |
| 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 | 45,212 | USD | 365 |
Proceeds from issuing common stock
Cash received from issuing common stock during the period. It is gross of costs only where the filer reports it so, and it does not include noncash issuances.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-05-01 to 2014-05-31 | 3,278,250 | USD | 31 |
Change in accounts receivable
The cash flow adjustment for the change in receivables during the period. A positive value under this concept means receivables grew and reduced operating cash flow.
| Period | Value | Unit | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-01 to 2015-12-31 | 463,743 | USD | 365 |
| 2014-01-01 to 2014-12-31 | 439,306 | USD | 365 |
| 2013-01-01 to 2013-12-31 | 260,042 | USD | 365 |
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