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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
August 11, 2023
Date of Report (Date of earliest event
reported)
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NETLIST, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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95-4812784 |
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
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111 Academy, Suite 100
Irvine, California 92617
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(949) 435-0025
(Registrant’s telephone number, including
area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is
intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425
under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12
under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant
to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant
to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Common stock, par value $0.001 per share |
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NLST |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth
company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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. ¨
Item 8.01 Other Events.
On August 14, 2023, Netlist, Inc. (“Netlist”)
issued a press release announcing that a final judgment was entered in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
on August 11, 2023, which upheld the jury trial verdict on April 21, 2023 that awarded Netlist $303 million in damages against
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Samsung Semiconductor, Inc., and Samsung Electronics America, Inc., for their willful infringement
of five Netlist patents.
A copy of the press release is being filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated by
reference herein.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
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 hereunto
duly authorized.
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NETLIST, INC. |
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Date: August 14, 2023 |
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/s/ Gail M. Sasaki |
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Gail M. Sasaki |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
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Netlist Secures Final Judgment against Samsung
Confirming Willful Infringement and
$303,150,000 in Damages
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, August 14, 2023 - Netlist, Inc.
(OTCQB: NLST), a pioneer in high performance memory technology, today announced the entry of a Final Judgment in the case of Netlist
v. Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. et al. (EDTX Case No. 2:21-cv-00463-JRG) in the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Texas.
The Court’s Final Judgment upheld the jury’s verdict in
the April 2023 trial and confirmed that Samsung willfully infringed Netlist’s patented technologies. Chief Judge Gilstrap
ordered Netlist receive $303,150,000 as a reasonable royalty for Samsung’s infringement of Netlist’s patents for a limited
past damages period.
Netlist was further awarded pre and post-judgment interest in addition
to costs as the prevailing party in the action. This Final Judgment encompasses both the verdict in the jury trial, and the Court’s
ruling in the May 30, 2023 bench trial which is currently sealed due to the inclusion of confidential information. As noted in the
Final Judgment, Samsung did not prevail on any of its equitable defenses in the bench trial. The Court’s Final Judgment is available
at www.netlist.com.
“Our patents in this case cover semiconductor technologies such
as HBM and DDR5 that are foundational to generative AI computing. The jury’s recognition of willful infringement and the substantial
damages awarded underscore the significance of our innovations and the importance of protecting U.S. intellectual property,” stated Chuck
Hong, CEO of Netlist. “In advance of the Final Judgment Netlist chose not to seek any enhancement as to past damages. Netlist is
confident that the Court’s ruling in this case will remain intact through any post-judgment motions and appeal.”
Netlist’s second case against Samsung in the U.S. District Court
for the Eastern District of Texas is scheduled to go to trial in April 2024 for infringement on a different set of patents.
About Netlist
Netlist is a leading innovator in memory and storage solutions, pushing
the boundaries of technology to deliver unparalleled performance and reliability. With a rich portfolio of patented technologies, Netlist
has consistently driven innovation in the field of cutting-edge enterprise memory and storage, empowering businesses and industries to
thrive in the digital age. To learn more about Netlist, please visit www.netlist.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts and often
address future events or Netlist's future performance. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release include statements about
Netlist's ability to execute on its strategic initiatives. All forward-looking statements reflect management's present expectations regarding
future events and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those expressed in or implied by any forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others:
risks that Samsung will appeal the jury verdict, which could cause a lengthy delay in Netlist’s ability to collect the damage award
or overturn the verdict or reduce the damages award; risks related to Netlist's plans for its intellectual property, including its strategies
for monetizing, licensing, expanding, and defending its patent portfolio; risks associated with patent infringement litigation initiated
by Netlist, or by others against Netlist, as well as the costs and unpredictability of any such litigation; risks associated with Netlist's
product sales, including the market and demand for products sold by Netlist and its ability to successfully develop and launch new products
that are attractive to the market; the success of product, joint development and licensing partnerships; the competitive landscape of
Netlist's industry; and general economic, political and market conditions, including quarantines, factory slowdowns and/or shutdowns.
The military conflict between Russia and Ukraine may increase the likelihood of supply interruptions. All forward-looking statements
reflect management's present assumptions, expectations and beliefs regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any forward-looking
statements. These and other risks and uncertainties are described in Netlist's annual report on Form 10-K for its most recently
completed fiscal year filed on February 28, 2023, and the other filings it makes with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
from time to time, including any subsequently filed quarterly and current reports. In light of these risks, uncertainties and other factors,
these forward-looking statements should not be relied on as predictions of future events. These forward-looking statements represent
Netlist's assumptions, expectations and beliefs only as of the date they are made, and except as required by law, Netlist undertakes
no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason.
For more information, please contact:
Investors/Media
The Plunkett Group
Mike Smargiassi
NLST@theplunkettgroup.com
(212) 739-6729
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