Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2021 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Joe Harary - President and CEO Conference Call Participants Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Research Frontiers' Investor Conference Call to discuss the First Quarter 2021 Results of operations and recent developments. During today's presentation, all parties will be in a listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] This conference is being recorded today. A re ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) of THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 Commission File Number 000-14893 RESEARCH FRONTIERS INCORPORATED (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 11-2103466 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 240 CROSSWAYS PARK DRIVE WOODBURY, NEW YORK 11797-2033 (Address of principal executive offices ...

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Q4 2020 Earnings Conference Call March 11, 2021 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Joe Harary - President and CEO Operator Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Research Frontier's Investor Conference Call to discuss the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results and Recent Developments. [Operator Instructions] This conference is being recorded today. A replay of this conference will be available starting later today in the Investors section of R ...

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Q3 2020 Earnings Conference Call November 5, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Joe Harary - President and CEO Seth Van Voorhees - CFO Conference Call Participants Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Research Frontiers' Investor Conference Call to discuss the Third Quarter of 2020 Results and recent developments. During today's presentation all parties will be in a listen-only mode. And following the presentation the conference will b ...

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Q2 2020 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Joe Harary - President & Chief Executive Officer Seth Van Voorhees - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Research Frontiers' Investor Conference Call to discuss the Second Quarter of 2020 Results and Recent Development. During todayâs presentation, all parties will be in a listen-only mode. And following, the ...

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Q1 2020 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Joe Harary - President & Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Research Frontiers' Investor Conference Call to discuss the first quarter of 2020 results and recent development. [Operator Instructions] This conference is being recorded today. A replay of this call will be available starting later today in the Invest ...

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Q4 2019 Earnings Conference Call March 12, 2020 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Joe Harary - President and Chief Executive Officer Seth Van Voorhees - CFO Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Research FrontiersÂ' Investor Conference Call to Discuss the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results and Recent Developments. During today's presentation, all parties will be in a listen-only mode [Operator Instructions]. This conference is being ...

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Q3 2019 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2019 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Joe Harary - President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Kay - Kay Associates Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Research FrontiersÂ' Investor Conference Call to Discuss the Third Quarter of 2019 Results and Recent Developments. During today's presentation, all parties will be in a listen-only mode. [Operator Instructions] This ...

Research Frontiers Incorporated (NASDAQ:REFR) Q2 2019 Results Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2019 4:30 PM ET Company Participants Joe Harary - President, Chief Executive Officer, Counsel and Corporate Secretary Seth Van Voorhees - CFO Conference Call Participants Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Research FrontiersÂ' Investor Conference Call to discuss the Second Quarter of 2019 results and recent developments. During todayÂ's presentation, all parties will be in a listen-only mo ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Fee income increased by 13% in Q1 2019 compared to the previous quarter, although there was a slight decrease year-over-year when accounting for non-recurring items [6][8] - Expenses declined by over 20% or $247,312 in Q1 2019 compared to the same period in 2018 due to cost reduction initiatives [8][11] - The company's net loss remained approximately the same at $0.03 per common share for Q1 2019, with a potential adjusted loss of $0.02 per share when excluding non-cash accounting expenses [8][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Higher fee income was reported in the automotive, aircraft, and display market sectors, while there was a slight decrease in the architectural market [7] - Automotive royalties increased, with McLaren Automotive incorporating SPD-SmartGlass in three car models, including the 720S Spyder [16][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The automotive market is seeing a pronounced movement towards electric vehicles, with SPD-SmartGlass technology capable of increasing the driving range of electric vehicles by 5.5% [83] - The architectural smart glass market is opening up due to the introduction of wider and less expensive film, which is expected to benefit from new competition among SPD filmmakers [86][88] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to reduce the cost of SPD-SmartGlass technology, open new markets, and improve operational efficiencies [5] - Significant achievements in operational areas were noted, including the expansion of SPD-SmartGlass usage in high-profile automotive models [13][14] - The company is positioned to become a royalty-collecting and dividend-paying entity as it approaches profitability [41] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the automotive industry's growth, particularly in premium vehicles and electric vehicles, with expectations for substantial revenue increases in 2019 and 2020 [83][85] - The company is in good financial shape with a debt-free balance sheet and sufficient resources to move forward [12] Other Important Information - Gauzy, a licensee, is expanding its production capabilities with a new factory in Stuttgart, Germany, which will significantly increase the supply of SPD film [25][27] - The company has received positive attention in the automotive industry, with multiple presentations highlighting the benefits of SPD-SmartGlass technology [22][23] Q&A Session All Questions and Answers Question: Can you make some statements about Gauzy's SPD sales thus far and also about the near-term expectation for Gauzy sales? - Gauzy's second factory line is expected to come online this summer, indicating positive sales expectations [29] Question: Does the Sun Partner bankruptcy affect inertia and other self-powered applications? - No, the vision systems are not reliant on Sun Partners, so there is minimal impact [30] Question: Is the expectation that the W223 will be the first model to use SPD sunroofs? - The company expects to achieve cost reductions that will allow for higher volume cars to benefit from lower pricing [32] Question: Can you comment on the future for SPD as a glare control technology for outdoor advertising? - SPD is expected to play an important role in outdoor advertising and retail advertising markets [37] Question: Do you have architectural orders for the television production line at 1.2 meters wide? - Costs have been reduced significantly, with some cases being less than half of what they were initially [39] Question: Is Research Frontiers SPD film being used in any of the phases of the Hudson Yards projects? - The company was involved early on with SmartGlass International, and there is potential for future projects [43] Question: What is the PR firm doing to get Research Frontiers in front of true investors? - The stock price has increased significantly since the PR firm's involvement, indicating successful outreach [45] Question: When may we actually see some increase in revenues? - The company anticipates meaningful revenue increases starting in 2020 due to more cars coming online [77]