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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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 Form 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from              to             .
Commission file number 0-26844
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RADISYS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Oregon
 
93-0945232
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
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5435 N.E. Dawson Creek Drive, Hillsboro, OR
 
97124
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(503) 615-1100

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RADISYS CORPORATION

FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
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PART I

Item 1. Business

General

Radisys Corporation (NASDAQ: RSYS), the services acceleration company, helps communications and content providers as well as their strategic partners create new revenue streams and drive cost out of their services delivery infrastructure. Radisys’ application aware traffic distribution platforms, real-time media processing products and wireless access technologies enable service providers to maximize, virtualize and monetize their networks. These products help accelerate our customer's ability to bring high-value telecom applications to market faster and with lower investment and risk. Our products and services fall within two operating segments: Software-Systems and Embedded Products and Hardware Services.

Software-Systems products are targeted at delivering differentiated solutions for service providers in their deployment of next generation networks and technologies. Software-Systems products include the following three product families:

FlowEngine, our recently released product-line targeting the communication service provider traffic management market, is a family of products designed to rapidly classify millions of data flows and then distribute these flows to thousands of Virtualized Network Functions ("VNF"). FlowEngine offloads the processing for packet classification and distribution, improving virtualized function utilization and making the overall Network Functions Virtualization ("NFV") architecture more efficient. A FlowEngine system consists of FlowEngine software running on a Traffic Distribution Engine ("TDE") platform. FlowEngine Software enables communication service providers to efficiently transition towards NFV and software-defined networking ("SDN") architectures allowing increased service agility and quicker time to revenue for new service offerings. FlowEngine accomplishes this by integrating a targeted subset of edge routing, data center switching, and load balancing functionality, coupled with standards based SDN protocols, enabling our customers to significantly reduce the investment necessary to efficiently process data flows in virtualized communications environments.

MediaEngine products are designed into the IP Multimedia Subsystem ("IMS") core of telecom networks, providing the necessary media processing capabilities required for a broad range of applications including Voice over Long-Term Evolution ("VoLTE"), Voice over WiFi (“VoWifi”), Web Real-Time Communication ("WebRTC"), multimedia conferencing, as well as the transcoding required to achieve interoperability between legacy and new generation devices using disparate audio and video codecs. Our MediaEngine OneMRF strategy helps service providers consolidate their real-time IP media processing into a vendor and application agnostic platform, which drives cost out of their service delivery platform and enables accelerated deployment and introduction of new services. We sell a turnkey high density system, the MediaEngine MPX-12000, as well as a virtualized software-only vMRF for customers who require media processing in an NFV architecture or lower-density processing platforms. As carriers consolidate network capacity from older (3G and 2G) architectures onto new LTE architectures, they will deploy IMS and VoLTE applications. Our MediaEngine provides the essential media processing capability that enables service providers to deliver audio, video or other multimedia services over their all-IP networks.

CellEngine software, which includes our TOTALeNodeB LTE and Femtotality 3G software products, provides the communication linkage between wireless end user devices and mobile core networks through small cell base stations that mobile carriers are deploying to optimize wireless network spectrum utilization and coverage. Our focus is providing software protocol stacks and applications that enable small 3G and LTE operator-controlled, low-power wireless base stations (known as small cells, femtocells, enterprise femtocells and picocells), which enable improved cellular coverage and capacity for homes and enterprises as well as metropolitan and rural areas. CellEngine software technology is typically sold to small cell access point solution vendors requiring a common software and baseband processing platform that is already pre-integrated with leading eNodeB System on Chip ("SOC") vendors. Additionally, we leverage our CellEngine technology to enable small cell applications to capture share in adjacent markets such as aerospace and defense, public safety and test and measurement.

Also included in this segment is our Professional Services organization that is staffed with telecommunications experts who are available to assist our customers as they develop their own unique telecommunications products and applications as well as accelerating specific features developed across our

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Software-Systems product families. Our strategy is to enable the efficient and cost-effective adoption of our Software-Systems products as customers integrate them into complete systems.

Embedded Products and Hardware Services are predominantly hardware-based products that enable the control and movement of data in both 3G and LTE telecom networks as well as bring the economies of the data center and the agility of the cloud to service provider infrastructure. Our products enable network elements for applications such as Deep Packet Inspection ("DPI"), policy management and intelligent gateways (security, femto and LTE gateways) as well as accelerate the transformation to cloud based hyper scale compute, storage and network fabrics. Additionally, our products enable image processing capabilities for healthcare markets and enable cost-effective and energy-efficient computing capabilities dedicated for industrial deployments. Our professional service organization of systems architects, hardware designers, and network experts accelerates our customers' time to market on these revenue generating assets.

Unless required by context, or as otherwise indicated, “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms, as well as references to the “Company” and “Radisys” refer to Radisys Corporation and include all of our consolidated subsidiaries.

Market Drivers
Our Software-Systems products uniquely position us to capitalize on the upcoming global deployments of LTE mobile networks, monetizing the services that will be delivered on LTE networks, while also providing solutions to help communication service providers virtualize their core network infrastructures. In addition, as computer hardware continues to become more commoditized and carriers respond by moving away from purpose-built network elements to a virtualized architecture, the demand for devices that ensure the efficient and cost-effective flow of ever increasing amounts of data is expected to grow significantly; specifically, demand for data and video traffic continues to expand exponentially as a result of increasing usage of smart phones, tablets and other wireless devices. In this evolving market, success demands a deep expertise in deploying fully integrated custom wireless applications. The key market drivers that we view as fundamental to our future success include the following:

Virtualizing the Core Network. Operators are continually looking to increase average revenue per user, while reducing infrastructure costs and accelerating the deployment of new and exciting revenue-generating features. Communication service providers are turning to SDN and NFV to manage these flows, but server-based solutions require very high processing performance on the underlying Commercial off-the-shelf ("COTS") servers, which does not scale to the forecasted increase in data traffic. Our family of FlowEngine TDE Systems perform flow classification and then make intelligent flow distribution decisions, thereby leaving more processing power on the COTS servers for NFV applications. This results in a more efficient NFV architecture, which reduces both capital and operating expenditures for service providers.

Monetizing VoLTE and Video. Operators are continuing to deploy revenue-generating applications for next generation LTE networks such as VoLTE, VoWiFi, WebRTC, Multimedia Conferencing, Mobile Value Added Services, Voice over IP ("VoIP") and Video over IP Communications. This growing variety of services and access technologies also introduces new high-definition audio and video codecs into the network, driving a need for transcoding audio streams encoded using different codec standards, or trans-rating video streams to connect an HD large screen video terminal to a mobile device with a smaller screen or slower network connection. In next generation IMS architectures, it is the Media Resource Function ("MRF") that performs the intensive audio and video media packet processing, providing the underlying foundation that enables delivery of these customer applications. Our vMRF is designed to provide media processing as a virtualized network function in an NFV architecture, while the Media Engine MPX-12000 is an advanced multimedia resource function for IMS networks that provides the scalable IP media processing required for high-capacity VoLTE, HD video and multimedia transcoding.

Maximizing spectrum utilization. Wireless spectrum is a limited resource over which data is transferred. Wireless network providers require continual technology advancements to allow increasing amounts of data to be transferred over the same band of wireless spectrum. The deployment of small cells, the emergence of heterogeneous networks ("HetNets") and the leap towards LTE-Advanced promises to further enhance spectrum utilization. The ability to take advantage of the possible spectrum available, such as FDD, TDD and non-continuous bands, is increasingly important for operators as they seek to deliver increased capacity and performance to their subscribers.  These trends are making networks more efficient, increasing capacity and coverage, and enabling operators to more readily monetize mobile broadband usage. Our CellEngine products accelerate time to market by providing deployment proven standards

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compliant small cell protocol and application software for 3G HSPA+, LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD and LTE Advanced wireless and wireline networks.

In addition to these fundamental market growth drivers, we believe the traditional embedded hardware markets, specifically in telecom where our Embedded Products and Hardware Services products are targeted, has been under significant pressure over the last several years. The industry has experienced increased hardware commoditization that, along with SDN and NFV trends and the improved capability of a data center like topology, has permanently altered the landscape for embedded telecom equipment manufacturers. This has resulted in the continued contraction of the overall market for these technologies. In this environment, it is necessary to narrow our focus and investment to strategic partnerships with key customers that value the quality, technology and extended support we provide.

Our Strategy
Our strategy is to help communication services providers, and their strategic partners, create new revenue streams and drive cost out of their services delivery infrastructure. Our service-aware traffic distribution platforms, real-time media processing engines and wireless access technologies enable our customers to maximize, virtualize and monetize their networks. Our top strategic priorities across product families are:
FlowEngine: products designed to accelerate new service introduction in a scalable SDN-enabled networks while significantly reducing network complexity and required investment. The explosion of video, broadband mobile devices and the Internet of Things has led to millions of data flows traversing the packet network. Content and service providers are keen to manage and monetize these broadband data flows. The service-aware FlowEngine intelligently distributes data flows to the VNF resources applicable to each session’s processing requirements, such as ad-insertion/removal applications, parental control applications, video optimization, encryption-decryption offloading and policy enforcement applications all at line-rate speeds. Targeted specifically for communications and content providers that want more control and flexibility in their network, FlowEngine is interoperable with SDN controllers via standards based on OpenFlow and provides unmatched flexibility, control and maximum efficiency. We are working directly with a number of forward looking communication service providers and partners to accelerate service delivery, including SDN controller company Sanctum Networks and our recent inclusion within the Open Networking Lab ("On.lab") as a contributing partner to integrate the open source based ONOS ("Open Network Operating System") SDN controller and orchestration fabric with our flow engine solution.  Our relationship with Ezchip continues to drive our service scalability and performance in the data plane and stay ahead of the competition.  The recent acquisition by Mellanox of EzChip enhances and expands our joint market reach by leveraging the marketing potential within the larger Mellanox customer and partner ecosystem.

MediaEngine: the MediaEngine MPX-12000 and vMRF, that furnish the media processing capabilities necessary for our customers' VoLTE and VoWiFi deployments, transcoding needs and early WebRTC work, while at the same time maintaining our market position in legacy audio conferencing applications. This includes enabling our OneMRF strategy via the development of a rich ecosystem of independent software vendors and key channels to market via system integrators and OEM relationships with leading network equipment suppliers.

CellEngine: integrated software systems that optimize carrier utilization of wireless spectrum through the deployment of small cell based wireless access points. We also seek to maximize the market potential of this technology beyond dedicated small cell applications to adjacent markets such as defense and aerospace, manufacturing and test markets that utilize the same underlying technology.

Embedded Products and Hardware Services: focusing on only those key strategic customers' who value the quality, technology, flexibility and extended support we provide, and who have adequate scale that meets our profitability objectives. This strategy will enable us to generate steady levels of profitability and cash flow over the coming years, enabling the investment required to fuel our Software-Systems growth, while also continuing to support and win new business with our critical embedded products customer base. We will continue our focus on Perfect Fit Solution ("PFS") and computer-on-module requirements from the healthcare market and continuously extend our footprint in this market to respond to projected demand growth in the next several years.

In addition, our newly launched data center product targeted at telecom and cable operators will provide meaningful growth opportunities within this segment as we gain further traction in this market helping carriers evolve from traditional to next-generation architectures which better enable the video and differentiated services demanded by consumers. We expect to sell this product directly to operators and over time will also provide a

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pull-through opportunity for our Software-Systems segment, specifically FlowEngine products, as our products evolve to fit within the new data center architecture.

We believe we are positioned to address the needs of our customers by:
Providing the technology that our customers require to meet the needs of continually evolving LTE and cable networks and the move to software defined virtualized networks. Our FlowEngine, MediaEngine, and CellEngine product families leverage our unique technology and capabilities in traffic management, media processing, and protocol signaling that provide performance differentiation from our competition and thus enable customers to focus on their own differentiation and value-added applications.

Accelerating time-to-market for our customers. We offer standards-based, turn-key products across our Software-Systems product portfolio. We believe these products, combined with our vast telecom expertise, provide communication service providers, cable operators and Original Equipment Manufacturer ("OEM") customers with significant time-to-market advantages when compared to systems developed internally and other competing technologies.

Lowering total cost-of-ownership for our customers. We believe our products and service capabilities provide a lower total cost-of-ownership to our customers by reducing research and development and support costs when compared to utilizing their own internal development resources. By leveraging our expertise and development resources, our customers minimize integration risk and can focus their precious development resources on their own differentiating value-added applications.

Our Products

Our portfolio of products addresses a variety of customer requirements. We have differentiated our products into the following segments and product families:

Software-Systems. Software-Systems is comprised of three product families: FlowEngine, MediaEngine and CellEngine.

FlowEngine. Our recently launched FlowEngine product line consists of traffic distribution products designed for deployment in communication service provider traffic management markets. The key role of these products is to classify session data flows and intelligently distribute these flows to appropriate network processing resources. Included in the FlowEngine product family today is the Traffic Distribution Engine (TDE) network platforms, the TDE-200, TDE-500 and TDE-1000. The TDE platforms employ high performance packet classification and flow-based load balancing to offload complex data plane processing from physical and VNFs. By doing so, this appliance allows communications service providers to efficiently transition towards a NFV architecture for providing subscriber services.

Our TDE family of products, coupled with our FlowEngine software, reduces service provider network costs by integrating a targeted subset of data plane features related to edge routing, data center switching, and load balancing, along with SDN control. Key service provider use cases include traffic steering to dedicated network resource platforms such as video optimization and content caching, service function chaining to discrete pools of VNF applications, and SDN-controlled traffic load balancing in packet optical networks.

Media Engine. Our family of MediaEngine products are powerful, reusable and highly scalable multimedia processing systems that enable audio and video conferencing, VoLTE, VoWiFi and mobile video services across next generation wireless networks. We sell our Media Engine products to telecommunication service providers, telecom equipment manufacturers, wireless operators, real-time communication system developers, OEM and enterprise customers.

Our MediaEngine products also enable the convergence of fixed and mobile networks by delivering a shared media processing resource for any access network, including 4G/LTE wireless, broadband, cable, public switched telephone network ("PSTN") or satellite. The system's multi-service versatility enables service providers, as well as their application development and network infrastructure partners, to rapidly deploy innovative high-margin telecommunications services that include multimedia conferencing,

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ringback tones, unified communications and contact center applications. Our voice quality enhancement ("VQE") group of features is specifically designed to address noise, packet loss, and echo in packet voice networks, which enhances the usability and differentiation of VoIP services. We believe ongoing investments in our Video over IP capabilities and densities will help grow our business from serving VoIP/VoLTE/VoWiFi audio services into high-value video-enabled and mobile services. We also invest in IP-IP transcoding, transrating, and media conditioning features to address growing scalability requirements to achieve seamless IP media stream interworking between 3G mobile, VoLTE IMS, Over-The-Top ("OTT"), and emerging WebRTC services and networks.

Our MediaEngine product family consists of the MediaEngine MPX-12000, a hardware-based fault-resilient MRF, as well as our vMRF software, which is designed for Linux servers and virtualized cloud deployments. Radisys provides a common media processing foundation for all of our MediaEngine products, ensuring identical media processing features, control interface, and management capabilities across the Media Engine product family, providing a unique value proposition to our customers.

CellEngine. Our CellEngine software protocols and applications are the underlying signaling and data infrastructure that enables the linkage between wireless end user devices and network base station access points. Today, CellEngine software is focused primarily on enabling 3G and LTE wireless network access. In addition, CellEngine supports various types of network infrastructure from access to the core of the network and from wireless to wireline networks.

CellEngine products are the foundation for many 3G and LTE small cell products. Small cells enable mobile operators to increase network capacity, improve coverage and reduce the cost per bit of data traffic. Our products for 3G (Femtotality) and LTE (TOTALeNodeB) are complete applications that are integrated on specialized small cell silicon platforms and ultimately embedded in wireless base stations. This modular approach accelerates time-to-market and provides Radio Resource Management ("RRM"), Self-Organizing Networks ("SON"), and Operations, Administration and Maintenance ("OA&M") modules critical to customer's deployments. Our TOTALeNodeB software is the foundation for some of the world's first commercial LTE small cell deployments, including mobile operators in South Korea.

In addition, we believe our CellEngine product family allows customers to simplify their next generation networks, such as IMS and packet core networks, by addressing network providers' common interoperability, security, quality of service and legacy interworking concerns.

Embedded Products and Hardware Services. Our Embedded Products and Hardware Services segment provides customers with hardware based products targeted at the communications and healthcare markets. Our hardware design experience, coupled with our manufacturing, supply chain, integration and service capabilities allow us to provide continued differentiation from our competition. Products within this segment fall under the following primary categories:

T-Series ATCA Platforms. Our T-Series ATCA product family includes a suite of fully integrated, application ready, software-rich hardware products that are largely ATCA based and modular in nature and enable configuration for a wide variety of applications. As a common managed platform, we believe our T-Series ATCA platforms provide carriers with faster time to market, configuration flexibility, and reduced service and support costs on the network elements they deploy.

Based on the standard ATCA form factor, the T-Series ATCA platforms integrate a number of key products and applications to enable functions within the wireless network core. These products are comprised of carrier blades, chassis, disk modules, line cards, processing and switch modules and complete systems that integrate the complete functionality offered by our ATCA products.
Computer-on Module and Rack Mount Servers. These products are targeted primarily at the medical imaging, test and measurement, and aerospace and defense markets. We have two primary product families in this category:

Computer-on-Module Express. COM Express products are small form factor compute modules designed for applications that require a standard processor and memory subsystem, but also modular flexibility to retain key design-level intellectual property ("IP") on a separate carrier board. We believe our standards-based COM Express modules help equipment manufacturers

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shorten their time to market and reduce development costs. By making processor, chipset and memory independent of the rest of the system design, manufacturers can focus engineering resources on developing differentiating features and avoid the design turnover that comes with implementing new processor generations.

Rack Mount Servers. Our enabling Rackmount Servers specialize in meeting the needs of specific applications that are designed to be the central control point of a larger integrated system. Medical imaging and diagnostic systems are examples of systems that incorporate these enabling servers

Other Products. These products comprise our remaining product offerings not specifically included in the above categories. These products are primarily custom built pre-ATCA based telecommunication products based on earlier technology standards.

Next-generation data center products. This recently launched product brings the economies of the data center and the agility of the cloud to service provider infrastructure, allowing them to accelerate the transformation to cloud based hyper scale compute, storage and networking fabrics utilizing the best of COTS and open source hardware and software coupled with world class service and support.

Competition

Our primary competition is as follows:

Our target customers. As we sell certain of our products to equipment manufacturers and not direct to end customers, our primary competition is from our existing and potential future customers who choose to remain vertically integrated and internally develop their own enabling technology.

Software- Systems. The primary competitors in FlowEngine consist of traditional load balancing vendors and new entrants to the SDN market such as Corsa and Noviflow. We face competition in the MediaEngine market primarily from Dialogic, Dolby, Compunetix, HP, and Nokia Solutions and Networks. Our primary competitors in the enabling software systems market, into which our CellEngine software is sold, are Aricent Group and NodeH.

Embedded Products and Hardware Services. Our competitors in this space include Artesyn Embedded Technologies, Advantech Co, ADLink Technologies and Kontron AG.

We believe the main competitive factors are product performance, quality, service, time to market, ability to respond to technological change and/or price. Our system level architecture and design expertise coupled with our broad technology portfolio, flexibility in working intimately with system makers, and our ability to combine commercial off the shelf platforms with networking software and services to complete systems, enable product differentiation when compared to our competition. We believe our rapid design cycles and standards-based systems paired with our design and manufacturing presence in low-cost geographies will provide customers with a time to market advantage at a lower total cost.

Customers

Our customers include many leading manufacturers who sell their products into a variety of end markets. Examples of these customers include: AAI Corporation, Arrow Electronics, AT&T (fulfilled through Nokia Solutions and Networks), NetScout Systems, Lestina International, Mitel (through their recent acquisition of Mavenir), NEC, Nokia Solutions and Networks, Philips Healthcare, Reliance Jio, and West Corporation.


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Our five largest customers, accounting for approximately 49% of revenues in 2015, are listed below with an example of the type of application which incorporates our products:
Customer
 
Application / End Customer
Nokia Solutions and Networks
 
2, 2.5, and 3G wireless infrastructure equipment incorporated into Nokia Networks solutions which includes our ATCA portfolio as well as our MediaEngine portfolio which powers Nokia’s VoLTE and VoWiFi solutions globally
Philips Healthcare
 
Medical imaging equipment
NetScout Systems
 
Network performance monitoring equipment and network security
Reliance Jio Infocomm
 
Real-time media processing systems for VoLTE/VoWiFi services
Mitel
 
ATCA Products and Real-time media processing systems for VoLTE/VoWiFi services

Nokia Solutions and Networks was our largest customer in 2015, accounting for 16% of 2015 revenues and Phillips Healthcare accounted for 10% of 2015 revenues. A tier-one U.S. carrier accounted for 36% of our accounts receivable and Reliance Jio Infocomm accounted for 15% of our accounts receivable as of December 31, 2015.

Supply Chain Operations

Our manufacturing is fully outsourced to a single contract manufacturing partner in Asia as we believe utilizing a contract manufacturing partner provides product cost advantages.  We presently have offices in Shenzhen, China and Hillsboro, Oregon that oversee the supply chain management, manufacturing, integration and product testing and quality efforts conducted by our contract manufacturing partner. 

Professional Services

Our professional services organization actively partners with our customers in the development of Software-Systems technology features across our product portfolio to provide next generation architecture, product development engineering and development verification. Integration and testing services include validation, certification and network integration, support and training. Additionally, we offer deployment services such as branding, cost management and lifecycle management. Total professional services headcount located in our Bangalore, India facility was 119 as of December 31, 2015.

Research and Development

Because the industries in which we compete are characterized by rapid technological advances, our ability to compete successfully depends heavily upon our ability to ensure a continual and timely flow of competitive products, services and technologies to the marketplace. We continue to develop new technologies to enhance existing products and expand the range of our product offerings through research and development, licensing of intellectual property and acquisition of third-party businesses and technology. Our research and development ("R&D") staff consisted of 310 engineers and technicians as of December 31, 2015 located in India, China, the U.S and Canada. R&D expense in 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $25.5 million, $32.0 million and $45.0 million.

Sales, Marketing and Service

Our products are sold through a variety of channels, including direct sales, distributors, sales representatives, and system integrators. Our sales teams, in conjunction with our product marketing and product development teams, collaborate with customers to accelerate product development and achieve higher quality, lower development and product cost and faster time to market for their products. Our total direct sales and marketing headcount was 52 as of December 31, 2015.

We market and sell our products in North America, Europe, Middle East and Africa ("EMEA") and Asia Pacific. In each of these geographic markets, products are sold principally through a direct sales force located in the U.S., Canada, Europe, China, and India. In addition, our direct sales team is supplemented with indirect sales representatives, which cost-effectively broadens our addressable markets and enables access to additional customers where we do not have a direct presence. In 2015, global revenues were comprised geographically as follows: 45% from North America, 17% from EMEA and 38% from Asia Pacific. See Note 17—Segment Information of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for financial information by geographic area and financial information regarding revenues of classes of similar products.

We have a worldwide hardware services organization focused on meeting our customers' needs for hardware repair, system integration, and training. In addition, if required by our customers, we provide technical support and maintenance service for Embedded Products and Hardware Services and Software-Systems products due to the software-rich content of the

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products. Certain customers enter into technical support and maintenance service agreements that provide access to product upgrades and enhancements over the life of the contract as such releases become generally available.

Backlog

As of December 31, 2015, our backlog was approximately $23.1 million, compared to $34.5 million as of December 31, 2014. We include in our backlog only unshipped purchase orders scheduled for delivery within the next twelve months.

Intellectual Property

We hold 43 U.S. and 17 foreign utility patents, and no U.S. or foreign patent applications are pending. We also rely on copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, know-how and rapid time to market for protection and leverage of our intellectual property. We have from time to time been made aware of others in the industry who assert exclusive rights to certain technologies, usually in the form of an offer to license certain rights for fees or royalties. Our policy is to evaluate such claims on a case-by-case basis. We may seek to enter into licensing agreements with companies having or asserting rights to technologies if we conclude that such licensing arrangements are necessary or desirable in developing specific products.

Employees

As of December 31, 2015, we had 710 employees, comprised of 678 regular employees and 32 temporary employees or contractors. We are not subject to any collective bargaining agreements, have never been subject to a work stoppage, and believe we have maintained good relationships with our employees.

Corporate History

Radisys Corporation was incorporated in March 1987 under the laws of the State of Oregon. Our principal offices are located at 5435 N.E. Dawson Creek Drive, Hillsboro, OR 97124; our telephone number is (503) 615-1100. Our website address is www.radisys.com.

INTERNET INFORMATION

Copies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) are available free of charge through our website (www.radisys.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file the information with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Reports filed with the SEC may be obtained on the SEC website (http://www.sec.gov) or may be read and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. Further information about the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.

We have adopted Corporate Governance Guidelines for our Board of Directors and a Code of Conduct and Ethics (“the Code”) for our Board of Directors, our Chief Executive Officer, principal financial and accounting officers and other persons responsible for financial management and our employees generally. We also have charters for the Audit Committee, Compensation and Development Committee, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Strategic Oversight Committee of our Board of Directors. Copies of the above-referenced documents may be obtained on our website (www.radisys.com), and such information is available in print to any shareholder who requests it by contacting us at our corporate headquarters at (503) 615-1100. We intend to disclose future amendments to, or waivers from, certain provisions of the Code on our website or in a current report on Form 8-K. Information contained on the Company’s website is not included as part of, or incorporated by reference into, this report.

We also utilize a third party compliance website, EthicsPoint®, to provide our employees with a simple, risk-free way to anonymously and confidentially report actual or suspected activities that may involve financial or criminal misconduct or violations of the Code. This webpage is hosted on EthicsPoint’s secure servers and is not part of our website or intranet.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements contained in this report include:

the Company's business strategy;

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expectations and goals for revenues, gross margin, research and development ("R&D") expenses, selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses and profits;
the impact of our restructuring events on future operating results, including statements related to investments in future growth, expense savings or reduction or operational and administrative efficiencies;
timing of revenue recognition;
expected customer orders;
our projected liquidity;
future operations and market conditions;
industry trends or conditions and the business environment;
future levels of inventory and backlog and new product introductions;
financial performance, revenue growth, management changes or other attributes of Radisys following acquisition or divestiture activities;
continued implementation of the Company's next-generation datacenter product; and
other statements that are not historical facts.

These factors include, among others, the continued implementation of the Company’s next-generation datacenter product, customer implementation of traffic management solutions, the outcome of product trials, the market success of customers' products and solutions, the development and transition of new products and solutions, the enhancement of existing products and solutions to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends, the Company's dependence on certain customers and high degree of customer concentration, the Company's use of one contract manufacturer for a significant portion of the production of its products, including the success of transitioning contract manufacturing partners, matters affecting the software and embedded product industry, including changes in industry standards, changes in customer requirements and new product introductions, actions by regulatory authorities or other third parties, cash generation, changes in tariff and trade policies and other risks associated with foreign operations, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, key employee attrition, the ability of the Company to successfully complete any restructuring, acquisition or divestiture activities, risks relating to fluctuations in the Company's operating results, the uncertainty of revenues and profitability and the potential need to raise additional funding and other factors listed in Item 1A “Risk Factors” and in other reports we file with the SEC. Although forward-looking statements help provide additional information about us, investors should keep in mind that forward-looking statements are only predictions, at a point in time, and are inherently less reliable than historical information.

Forward-looking statements in this report include discussions of our goals, including those discussions set forth in Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". We cannot provide assurance that these goals will be achieved.

We do not guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and we do not assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of these statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this report are made and based on information as of the date of this report. We assume no obligation to update any of these statements based on information after the date of this report.

Item 1A.
Risk Factors

There are many factors that affect our business and the results of our operations, many of which are beyond our control. The risks described in this report are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating results.

Because of the significant percentage of our sales to certain customers, the loss of, or a substantial decline in sales to, a top customer could have a material adverse effect on our revenues and profitability.

For 2015, 2014 and 2013 we derived 49%, 51%, and 52% of our revenues from our five largest customers during these periods. These five customers in 2015 were Nokia Solutions and Networks, Philips Healthcare, NetScout Systems, Reliance Jio Infocomm and Mitel, each of which purchase a variety of products from us. During 2015, 2014 and 2013, revenues attributable to our largest customer, Nokia Solutions and Networks, were 16%, 17% and 19%. Due to our significant customer concentration, our largest customers have additional pricing power over us that can adversely affect revenues and gross margins or cause us to exit lines of business with them that do not meet profitability objectives. Further, a financial hardship experienced by, or a substantial decrease in sales to, any one of these customers could materially affect our revenues and profitability. Generally, our products are components for our customers’ products and in certain instances our customers are not the end-users of our products. If any of these customers’ efforts to market the products we design and manufacture for them or the end products into which our products are incorporated are unsuccessful in the marketplace or if these customers experience a decrease in demand for such products, our design wins, sales and/or profitability will be significantly reduced. Furthermore, if these customers experience adverse economic conditions in the end markets into which they sell our products, we would expect a significant reduction in spending by these customers in addition to increasing our exposure to credit risk, which may limit our ability to collect. Some of these end markets are characterized by intense competition, rapid technological change and economic uncertainty and as such there is no guarantee that the revenues associated with the potential loss of a key customer will be replaced by the establishment of new business relationships. Our exposure to economic cyclicality and any related fluctuation in demand from these customers could have a material adverse effect on our revenues and financial condition.


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We use one contract manufacturer to assemble certain products, and a loss or degradation in performance of our contract manufacturer could have a material adverse effect on our business or our profitability.
If our third party manufacturer fails to adequately perform, our revenues and profitability could be adversely affected. Among other things, inadequate performance by our contract manufacturer could include the production of products that do not meet our quality standards or schedule and delivery requirements and could cause us to manufacture products internally or seek additional sources of manufacturing. Additionally, our contract manufacturer may decide in the future to discontinue conducting business with us. If we are required to change contract manufacturers or assume internal manufacturing operations due to any termination of the agreements with our contract manufacturer, we may lose revenue, experience manufacturing delays, incur increased costs or otherwise damage our customer relationships. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to establish alternative manufacturing relationships on similar terms. Furthermore, our contract manufacturer could require us to move to another one of its production facilities. This could disrupt our ability to fulfill customer orders during a transition and impact our ability to utilize our current supply chain and attain raw materials.
Additionally, if our contract manufacturer is responsible for patent or copyright infringement (including through the supply of counterfeit parts), we may or may not be able to hold them responsible and we may incur costs in defending claims or providing remedies. Such infringements may also cause our customers to abruptly discontinue selling the impacted products, which would adversely affect our net sales of those products, and could affect our customer relationships more broadly.
If we experience delays in the customer implementation process of our next-generation datacenter product, it could delay our ability to recognize expected revenues, increase our anticipated costs and otherwise negatively impact our growth expectations.
Our customer relationships and overall business will suffer if we encounter significant problems implementing our next-generation datacenter product. To the extent we encounter difficulties in implementing our next-generation datacenter product, we may be required to incur additional costs, including research and development costs, to address issues identified during the process. Delays in implementation of our next-generation datacenter product could harm our reputation, cause us to lose existing customers, lead to potential customer disputes or limit the adoption rate of our solutions, and our business, operating results and financial condition could be materially and adversely affected.

Our failure to develop and introduce new products and applications or enhancements to existing products and applications on a timely basis could harm our ability to attract and retain customers.

Our industry is characterized by rapidly evolving technology, frequent product introductions and ongoing demands for greater performance and functionality. Therefore, we must continually identify, design, develop and introduce new and updated products and applications with improved features to remain competitive. To introduce these products and applications on a timely basis we must:

design innovative and performance-improving features that differentiate our products and applications from those of our competitors;
identify emerging technological trends in our target markets, including new standards for our products and applications in a timely manner;
accurately define and design new products and applications to meet market needs;
anticipate changes in end-user preferences with respect to our customers’ products;
rapidly develop and produce these products and applications at competitive prices;
anticipate and respond effectively to technological changes or product announcements by others; and
provide effective technical and post-sales support for these new products and applications as they are deployed.

The process of developing new technology products and applications and enhancing existing products and applications is complex, costly and uncertain. If we fail to anticipate our customers’ changing needs and emerging technological trends, our market share and results of operations could suffer. We must make long-term investments, develop or obtain appropriate intellectual property and commit significant resources before knowing whether our predictions will accurately reflect customer demand for our products and applications. If we are unable to extend our core technologies into new applications and new platforms and to anticipate or respond to technological changes, the market’s acceptance of our products and applications could decline and our results would suffer. Additionally, any delay in the development, production, marketing or offering of a new product or application or enhancement to an existing product or application could result in customer attrition or impede our ability to attract new customers, causing a decline in our revenues, earnings or stock price and weakening our competitive position. We maintain strategic relationships with third parties to market certain of our products and applications and support certain functionality. If we are unsuccessful in establishing or maintaining our strategic relationships with these third parties, our ability to compete in the marketplace, to reach new customers and geographies or to grow our revenues would be impaired and our operating results would suffer.

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Our future performance depends in part on the research and development efforts of third parties.
We purchase technology from a number of third parties that is used in the development of new software and hardware products. If our third party vendors fail to adequately develop new products that meet our specifications, timeliness and cost targets, our revenues and profitability could be adversely affected as we may be unable to meet our customer delivery commitments or maintain pace with the development efforts of our competitors.
Our ability, as well as our contract manufacturer's ability, to meet customer demand depends largely on our ability to obtain raw materials and a reduction or disruption in the availability of raw materials could negatively impact our business.

The recent global economic contraction has caused many of our component suppliers to reduce their manufacturing capacity. As the global economy improves, our component suppliers are experiencing and may continue to experience supply constraints until they expand capacity to meet increased levels of demand. These supply constraints may adversely affect the availability and lead times of components for our products. Increased lead times mean we may have to forsake flexibility in aligning our supply to customer demand changes and increase our exposure to excess inventory since we may have to order material earlier and in larger quantities. Further, supply constraints will likely result in increased expediting and overall procurement costs as we attempt to meet customer demand requirements. In addition, these supply constraints may affect our ability, as well as our contract manufacturer's ability, to meet customer demand and thus result in missed sales opportunities and a loss of market share, negatively impacting revenues and our overall operating results.

Because of the limited number of direct, and indirect suppliers, or in some cases, one supplier, for some of the components we and our contract manufacturer use, a loss of a supplier, a decline in the quality and/or a shortage in any of these components could have a material adverse effect on our business or our profitability.

There are only a limited number of direct and indirect suppliers, or in some cases, only one supplier, for a continuing supply of the components our contract manufacturer uses in the manufacturing of our products and any disruption in supply could adversely impact our financial performance. For example, certain silicon is solely sourced from large silicon producers. We obtain these components from resellers, integrators and component manufacturers. Alternative sources of components that are procured from one supplier or a limited number of suppliers could be difficult to locate and/or would require a significant amount of time and resources to establish. We have in the past experienced and may in the future experience difficulty obtaining adequate quantities of key components used in certain of our products, which have resulted and may result in delayed or lost sales. Delayed sales can also result from our silicon vendors' delays or cancellations of new technologies and products as these technologies and products are often designed into our new Radisys products before they are fully available from our suppliers. In addition, current economic conditions expose us to an increased risk of vendor insolvency, which, given our reliance upon a limited supply base, could result in an inability to procure adequate quantities of materials and components to meet our customers’ demand and/or ability to procure the quality of materials and components our customers require.
Political events, war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters and other circumstances could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and operating results.    
War, terrorism, geopolitical uncertainties, public health issues, and other business interruptions have caused and could cause damage or disruption to international commerce and the global economy, and thus could have a strong negative effect on our business and our suppliers, logistics providers, manufacturing vendors and customers, including channel partners. Our business operations are subject to interruption by natural disasters, fire, power shortages, nuclear power plant accidents, terrorist attacks, and other hostile acts, labor disputes, public health issues, and other events beyond our control. Such events could decrease demand for our products, make it difficult or impossible for us to make and deliver products to our customers, including channel partners, or to receive components from our suppliers, and create delays and inefficiencies in our supply chain. Should major public health issues, including pandemics, arise, our business could be negatively affected by more stringent employee travel restrictions, additional limitations in freight services, governmental actions limiting the movement of products between regions, delays in production ramps of new products, and disruptions in the operations of our manufacturing vendors and component suppliers. The majority of our research and development activities and other critical business operations, including certain component suppliers and manufacturing vendors, are in locations that could be affected by natural disasters. In the event of a natural disaster, losses, significant recovery time and substantial expenditures could be required to resume operations and our financial condition and operating results could be materially adversely affected.


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We intend to develop new products and applications and expand into new markets, which may not be successful and could harm our operating results.

We intend to expand into new markets and develop new products and applications based on our existing technologies integrated with new technologies organically developed or acquired such as our new FlowEngine product line. These efforts have required and will continue to require us to make substantial investments, including but not limited to significant research, development and engineering expenditures. We plan to devote significant resources to the development of technologies and applications in markets where our operating history is less extensive. These new offerings and markets may require a considerable investment of technical, financial, compliance and sales resources, and a scalable organization. Some of our competitors may have advantages over us due to their larger presence, larger developer network, deeper market experience and larger sales, consulting and marketing resources. If we are unable to successfully establish new offerings in light of the competitive environment, our operating results may suffer. Additionally, many of the new products and applications we are working on may take longer and more resources to develop and commercialize than originally anticipated. Specific risks in connection with expanding into new products and markets include, but are not limited to, the inability to transfer our quality standards and technology into new products, the failure of customers to accept our new products, longer product development cycles and competition and intellectual property disputes. New products and applications could subject us to increased risk of liability related to the provision of services as well as cause us to incur significant technical, legal or other costs. We may not be able to successfully manage expansion into new markets and products and these unsuccessful efforts may harm our financial condition and operating results.

The segments of the software industry in which we participate are intensely competitive, and our inability to compete effectively could harm our business.

We experience significant competition from a variety of sources with respect to the marketing and distribution of our products and applications. Many of our competitors have greater financial, marketing or technical resources than we do and may be able to adapt more quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements or to devote greater resources to the promotion and sale of their products than we can. Increased competition could make it more difficult for us to maintain our market presence or lead to downward pricing pressure. In addition, the marketplace for new products and applications is intensely competitive and characterized by low barriers to entry. As a result, new competitors possessing technological, marketing or other competitive advantages may emerge and rapidly acquire market share. In addition, current and potential competitors may make strategic acquisitions or establish cooperative relationships among themselves or with third parties, thereby increasing their ability to deliver products and applications that better address the needs of our prospective customers. Current and potential competitors may also be more successful than we are in having their products or technologies widely accepted. We may be unable to compete successfully against current and future competitors, and our failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business, prospects, financial condition and operating results.

Our projections of future purchase orders, revenues and earnings are highly subjective and may not reflect future results which could negatively affect our financial results and cause volatility in the price of our common stock.

We have several contracts with most of our major customers but these contracts do not typically commit our customers to purchase a minimum amount of our products. These contracts generally require our customers to provide us with forecasts of their anticipated purchases. However, our experience indicates that customers may change their purchasing patterns quickly in response to market demands, changes in their management or strategy, among other factors, and therefore these forecasts may not be relied upon to accurately forecast sales. From time to time we provide projections to our shareholders and the investment community of our future sales and earnings. Because we do not have long-term purchase commitments from our major customers and the customer order cycle is short, it is difficult for us to accurately predict the amount of our sales and related earnings in any given period. Our projections are based on management’s best estimate of sales using historical sales data, information from customers and other information deemed relevant. These projections are highly subjective since sales to our customers can fluctuate substantially based on the demands of their customers and the relevant markets. Our period to period revenues have varied in the past and may continue to vary in the future.

Unanticipated reductions in purchase orders from our customers may also result in us having to write off excess or obsolete inventory. Conversely, if we underestimate customer demand or if insufficient manufacturing capacity is available or if our customers experience a financial hardship or if we experience unplanned cancellations of customer contracts, the current provision for inventory reserves may be inadequate and as a result we could forego revenue opportunities and potentially lose market share and damage our customer relationships. In addition and as stated above, we have a high degree of customer concentration. Any significant change in purchases by any one of our large customers may significantly affect our sales and profitability.


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If demand for our products and applications fluctuates, our revenues, profitability and financial condition could be adversely affected. Important factors that could cause demand for our products and applications to fluctuate include:

changes in customer product needs;
changes in the level of our customers’ inventory;
changes in business and economic conditions;
changes in the mix of products and applications we sell; and
market acceptance of our products and applications.

The price of our common stock may be adversely affected by numerous factors, such as general economic and market conditions, changes in analysts’ estimates regarding earnings as well as factors relating to the commercial systems and communication networking markets in general. We cannot accurately forecast all of the above factors. As a result, we believe that period-to-period comparisons may not be indicative of future operating results. Our operating results in any future period may fall below the expectations of public market analysts or investors.

Our business depends on conditions in primary markets into which we sell our products and applications. Demand in these markets can be cyclical and volatile, and any inability to sell products to these markets or forecast customer demand due to unfavorable or volatile market conditions could have a material adverse effect on our revenues and gross margin.

Many of our products and applications are components for our customers’ products and, in certain instances, our customers are not the end-users of our products and applications. If our customers experience adverse economic conditions in the end markets into which they sell our products, we would expect a significant reduction in spending by our customers. Some of these end markets are characterized by intense competition, rapid technological change, consolidation of providers and economic uncertainty. Our exposure to economic cyclicality and any related fluctuation in customer demand in these end markets could have a material adverse effect on our revenues and financial condition. We are expanding into applications either through new product development projects with our existing customers or through new customer relationships, but no assurance can be given that this strategy will be successful.

In addition, customer demand for our products and applications is subject to significant fluctuation. A prolonged economic downturn in the business or geographic areas in which we sell our products could reduce demand for our products and applications and result in a decline in our revenue, gross margin and overall profitability. Volatility and disruption of financial and credit markets could limit our customers’ ability to obtain adequate financing to maintain operations and invest in network infrastructure and therefore could also reduce demand for our products and applications and result in a decline in our revenue, gross margin and overall profitability. If we overestimate demand, we may experience underutilized capacity and excess inventory levels. As such, if we underestimate demand, we may miss sales opportunities and incur additional costs for labor overtime, equipment overuse and logistical complexities. Additionally, we have adverse purchase commitment liabilities pursuant to which we are contractually obligated to place a deposit with our contract manufacturer for the cost of excess inventory used in the manufacture of our products and applications for which there is no forecasted or alternative use. Unexpected decreases in customer demand or our inability to accurately forecast customer demand could also result in increases in our adverse purchase commitment liability and have a material adverse effect on our gross margins and profitability.

We rely on our key management and depend on the recruitment and retention of qualified personnel, and our failure to attract and retain such personnel could adversely impact our business.

A small number of key executives manage our business. Their departure could have a material adverse effect on our operations. In addition, due to the specialized nature of our business, our future performance is highly dependent upon our ability to attract and retain qualified engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales and management personnel for our operations. Competition for personnel is intense, and we may not be successful in attracting and retaining qualified personnel. Our failure to compete for these personnel could seriously harm our business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, if incentive programs we offer are not considered desirable by current and prospective employees, we may have difficulty retaining or recruiting qualified personnel. If we are unable to recruit and retain key employees, our product development, marketing and sales may be harmed.

The success of our business is dependent upon successfully managing our international operations and attracting and retaining key international employees.

Substantially all of our product development and operations centers are located in China and India. This international presence results in risks that are inherent in doing business on an international level. These risks include:

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difficulties in managing operations due to distance, language and cultural differences;
different or conflicting laws and regulations;
accounting (including managing internal control over financial reporting in our non-U.S. subsidiaries), tax and legal complexities arising from international operations;
burdensome regulatory requirements and unexpected changes in these requirements, including data protection requirements;
political and economic instability;
fluctuations in currency exchange rates; and
different laws and regulations surrounding taxes and their potentially adverse consequences.

Our foreign currency exchange risk management program is designed to reduce, but does not eliminate, the impact of currency exchange rate movements. If we cannot manage our international operations successfully, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected.

The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) and similar anti-bribery laws and regulations in other jurisdictions generally prohibit companies and their intermediaries from making improper payments to government officials for the purpose of obtaining or retaining business or securing an improper advantage. Our policies mandate compliance with applicable anti-bribery laws worldwide. However, if we are found to be in violation of the FCPA or other similar anti-bribery laws or regulations, whether due to our or others' actions or inadvertence, we could be subject to civil and criminal penalties or other sanctions that could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, actual or alleged violations could damage our reputation or ability to do business.

Acquisition, divestitures and partnerships may be more costly or less profitable than anticipated and may adversely affect the price of our common stock.

As part of our business strategy, we routinely engage in discussions with third parties regarding, and enter into agreements relating to, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures in order to manage our product and technology portfolios as part of and to further our strategic objectives. Our strategy may include the divestiture of certain product lines as we seek to maximize shareholder value or improve our cash position. We also continually explore opportunities to increase the profitability of our operations through restructuring efforts and to consolidate operations across facilities where synergies exist. In order to pursue this strategy successfully, we must identify suitable acquisition, alliance or divestiture candidates, complete these transactions, some of which may be large and complex, and integrate acquired companies. Integration and other risks of acquisitions can be more pronounced for larger and more complicated transactions, or if multiple acquisitions are pursued simultaneously.

The integration of acquisitions may make the completion and integration of subsequent acquisitions more difficult. However, if we fail to identify and complete these transactions, we may be required to expend resources to internally develop products and technology or may be at a competitive disadvantage or may be adversely affected by negative market perceptions, which may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Acquisitions may require us to integrate different company cultures, management teams and business infrastructures and otherwise manage integration risks. Even if an acquisition is successfully integrated, we may not receive the expected benefits of the transaction.

A successful sale or divestiture depends on various factors, including our ability to effectively transfer assets and liabilities, contracts, facilities and employees to the purchaser, identify and separate the intellectual property to be divested from the intellectual property that we wish to keep and reduce fixed costs previously associated with the divested assets of the business.

Managing acquisitions and divestitures requires varying levels of management resources, which may divert management's attention from our other business operations. Acquisitions, including abandoned acquisitions, also may result in significant costs and expenses and charges to earnings.

Restructuring activities may result in business disruptions and may not produce the full efficiency and cost reduction benefits anticipated. Further, the benefits may be realized later than expected and the cost of implementing these measures may be greater than anticipated. If these measures are not successful, we may need to undertake additional cost reduction efforts, which could result in future charges. Moreover, we could experience business disruptions with customers and elsewhere if our cost reduction and restructuring efforts prove ineffective, and our ability to achieve our other strategic goals and business plans

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as well as our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected.

We operate in intensely competitive industries, and our failure to respond quickly to technological developments and incorporate new features into our products may have an adverse effect on our ability to compete.

We operate in intensely competitive industries that experience rapid technological developments, changes in industry standards, changes in customer requirements, industry migration to the private telecom cloud, and frequent new product introductions and improvements. If we are unable to respond quickly and successfully to these developments, we may lose our competitive position, and our products or technologies may become uncompetitive or obsolete. Similarly, if there are changes to technology requirements, it may render our products and technologies uncompetitive. To compete successfully, we must maintain a successful marketing and R&D effort, develop new products and production processes, and improve our existing products and processes at the same pace or ahead of our competitors. We may not be able to successfully develop and market these new products, the products we invest in and develop may not be well received by customers, and products developed and new technologies offered by others may affect the demand for our products. These types of events may have a variety of negative effects on our competitive position and our profitability and financial condition, such as reducing our revenue, increasing our costs, lowering our gross margin, reducing our profitability and/or requiring us to recognize and record impairments of our assets.

There are a number of trends and factors affecting our markets, including economic conditions in the United States, Europe and Asia, which are beyond our control. These trends and factors may result in increasing upward pressure on the costs of products and an overall reduction in demand.

There are trends and factors affecting our markets and our sources of supply that are beyond our control and may negatively affect our cost of sales. Such trends and factors include: adverse changes in the cost of raw commodities and increasing freight, energy, and labor costs in developing regions such as China and India. Our business strategy has been to provide customers with faster time-to-market and greater value solutions in order to help them compete in an industry that generally faces downward pricing pressure. In addition, our competitors have in the past lowered, and may again in the future, lower prices in order to increase their market share, which would ultimately reduce the price we may realize from our customers. If we are unable to realize prices that allow us to continue to compete on this basis of performance, our profit margin, market share, and overall financial condition and operating results may be materially and adversely affected.

Some of the products or technologies acquired, licensed or developed by us incorporate open source software, and we may incorporate open source software into other products in the future. Any failure to comply with the terms of one or more of open source licenses could negatively affect our business.
The products, services or technologies we acquire, license, provide or develop may incorporate or use open source software. We monitor our use of open source software in an effort to avoid unintended consequences, such as reciprocal license grants, patent retaliation clauses, and the requirement to license our products at no cost. Nevertheless, we may be subject to unanticipated obligations regarding our products which incorporate open source software.

Competition in the market for enabling software and systems is intense, and if we lose market share, our revenues and profitability may deteriorate.

We face competition in the design of enabling solutions from a number of sources. Our principal competition remains the internal design resources of our own customers. Many of our customers retain the ability to design enabling solutions in-house. In order to achieve design wins and receive subsequent orders from these customers, we must convince them of the benefits associated with using our design services and solutions rather than solutions designed by their in-house personnel. While we believe that many of our customers will increase the proportion of their solutions sourced from merchant suppliers, we will need to continue to demonstrate the benefits of our solutions relative to similar products that could be developed by our customers’ internal personnel in order to successfully execute our strategy. In addition, consolidation of our customers may cause material changes in their use of third parties to realize new product designs.

Because the enabling software and systems market is growing, the market is attracting new non-traditional competitors. These non-traditional competitors include contract manufacturers that provide design services and Asia-based original design manufacturers.

Some of our competitors and potential competitors have a number of significant advantages over us, including:

a longer operating history;

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greater name recognition and marketing power;
preferred vendor status with our existing and potential customers;
significantly greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources, which allow them to respond more quickly to new or changing opportunities, technologies and customer requirements;
broader product and service offerings to provide more complete and valued solutions; and
lower cost structures which, among other things, could include different accounting principles relative to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

Furthermore, existing or potential competitors may establish cooperative relationships with each other or with third parties or adopt aggressive pricing policies to gain market share.

As a result of increased competition, we may encounter significant pricing pressures and/or suffer losses in market share. These pricing pressures could result in significantly lower average selling prices for our products. We may not be able to offset the effects of any price reductions with an increase in the number of customers, cost reductions or otherwise. In addition, many of the industries we serve, such as the communications industry, are encountering market consolidation, or are likely to encounter consolidation in the near future, which could result in increased pricing pressure and additional competition thus weakening our position or causing delays in new design wins and their associated production.

We have incurred, and may incur in the future, restructuring and other charges, the amounts of which are difficult to accurately predict.

From time to time, we have sought to optimize our operational capabilities and efficiencies and focus our efforts and expertise through business restructurings. In the future we may decide to engage in discrete restructurings of our operations if business or economic conditions warrant. Possible adverse consequences related to such actions may include various charges for such items as idle capacity, disposition costs, severance costs, loss of propriety information and in-house knowledge. We may be unsuccessful in any of our current or future efforts to restructure our business, which may have a material adverse effect upon our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Our international operations expose us to additional political, economic and regulatory risks not faced by businesses that operate only in the United States.

In 2015, 2014 and 2013, as measured by delivery destination, we derived 17.0%, 22.2% and 22.1% of our revenues from EMEA and 38.3%, 38.0% and 34.3% from Asia Pacific. In 2015, all of our manufacturing was completed by our U.S. contract manufacturer's Asian supply chain and operations. As a result, we are subject to worldwide economic and market conditions risks generally associated with global trade such as fluctuating exchange rates, tariff and trade policies, increased protectionism of foreign governments, domestic and foreign tax policies, foreign governmental regulations, political unrest, wars and other acts of terrorism and changes in other economic conditions. These risks, among others, could adversely affect the results of our operations or financial position. Additionally, some of our sales to overseas customers are made under export licenses that must be obtained from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Protectionist trade legislation in either the United States or other countries, such as a change in the current tariff structures, export compliance laws, trade restrictions resulting from war or terrorism or other trade policies could adversely affect our ability to sell or to manufacture in international markets. Additionally, U.S. federal and state agency restrictions imposed by the Buy American Act or the Trade Agreement Act may apply to our products manufactured outside the United States. Furthermore, revenues from outside the United States are subject to inherent risks, including the general economic and political conditions in each country. As a result of tightening credit markets, our customers and suppliers may face issues gaining timely access to sufficient credit, which could impair our customers’ ability to make timely payments to us and could cause key suppliers to delay shipments and face serious risks of insolvency. These risks, among others, could adversely affect our results of operations or financial position.


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If we are unable to protect our intellectual property, we may lose a valuable competitive advantage or be forced to endure costly litigation.

We are a technology dependent company, and our success depends on developing and protecting our intellectual property. We rely on patents, copyrights, trademarks, trade secret laws, know-how and rapid time to market to protect our intellectual property. At the same time, our products are complex and are often not patentable in their entirety. We also license intellectual property from third parties and rely on those parties to maintain and protect their technology. We cannot be certain that our actions will protect our proprietary rights. Any patents owned by us may be invalidated, circumvented or challenged. Any of our patent applications, whether or not being currently challenged, may not be issued with the scope of the claims we seek, if at all. If we are unable to adequately protect our technology, or if we are unable to continue to obtain or maintain licenses for protected technology from third parties, it could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, some of our products are now designed, manufactured and sold outside of the United States. Despite the precautions we take to protect our intellectual property, this international exposure may reduce or limit protection of our intellectual property, which is more prone to design piracy outside of the United States.

Third parties may also assert infringement claims against us in the future; assertions by third parties may result in costly litigation and we may not prevail in such litigation or be able to license any valid and infringed patents from third parties on commercially reasonable terms. Litigation, regardless of its outcome, could result in substantial costs and diversion of our resources. Any infringement claim or other litigation against us or by us could materially adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

We may have additional tax liabilities.

Significant judgments and estimates are required in determining the provision for income taxes and other tax liabilities globally. Our tax expense may be impacted if our intercompany transactions, which are required to be computed on an arm’s-length basis, are challenged and successfully disputed by the tax authorities. Also, our tax expense may be impacted depending on the applicability of withholding taxes on software licenses and related intercompany transactions in certain jurisdictions. In addition, our ability to offset potential future profits in the U.S. with existing net operating losses may be limited by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code dependent upon future changes in the shareholders of our common stock. In determining the adequacy of income taxes, we assess the likelihood of adverse outcomes that could result if our tax positions were challenged by the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") and other tax authorities. The tax authorities in the U.S. and other countries where we do business regularly may examine our income and other tax returns. The ultimate outcome of these examinations cannot be predicted with certainty. Should the IRS or other tax authorities assess additional taxes as a result of examinations, we may be required to record charges to operations that could have a material impact on our results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

Our disclosure controls and internal control over financial reporting do not guarantee the absence of error or fraud.

We do not expect that disclosure controls or internal control over financial reporting will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system's objectives will be met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. Failure of our control systems to prevent error or fraud could materially adversely impact us.

Increased IT security requirements, vulnerabilities, threats and more sophisticated and targeted computer crime and cyber- attacks could pose a risk to our systems, networks, products, solutions, services and data.

Increased global IT security requirements, vulnerabilities, threats and more sophisticated and targeted computer crime and cyber-attacks pose a risk to the security of our systems and networks and the confidentiality, availability and integrity of our data. While we attempt to mitigate these risks by employing a number of measures, including employee training, comprehensive monitoring of our networks and systems, and maintenance of backup and protective systems, our systems, networks, products, and solutions remain potentially vulnerable to advanced persistent threats. We also may have access to sensitive, confidential or personal data or information in certain of our businesses that is subject to privacy and security laws, regulations and customer-imposed controls. Despite our efforts to protect sensitive, confidential or personal data or information, our facilities and systems and those of our third-party service providers may be vulnerable to security breaches, theft, misplaced or lost data, programming and/or human errors that could potentially lead to the compromising of sensitive, confidential or personal data or information, improper use of our systems, software solutions or networks, unauthorized access,

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use, disclosure, modification or destruction of information, defective products, production downtimes and operational disruptions, which in turn could adversely affect our reputation, competitiveness and results of operations.

Oregon corporate law, our articles of incorporation and our bylaws contain provisions that could prevent or discourage a third party from acquiring us even if the change of control would be beneficial to our shareholders.

Our articles of incorporation and our bylaws contain anti-takeover provisions that could delay or prevent a change of control of our company, even if a change of control would be beneficial to our shareholders. These provisions:

authorize our Board of Directors to issue up to 5,663,952 shares of preferred stock and to determine the price, rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting rights, of those shares without prior shareholder approval, which could adversely affect the voting power or other rights of the holders of outstanding shares of preferred stock or common stock;
establish advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our Board of Directors or for proposing matters that can be acted upon by shareholders at shareholder meetings;
prohibit cumulative voting in the election of directors, which would otherwise allow less than a majority of shareholders to elect director candidates; and
limit the ability of shareholders to take action by written consent, thereby effectively requiring all common shareholder actions to be taken at a meeting of our common shareholders.

In addition, if our common stock is acquired in specified transactions deemed to constitute “control share acquisitions,” provisions of Oregon law condition the voting rights that would otherwise be associated with those common shares upon approval by our shareholders (excluding, among other things, the acquirer in any such transaction). Provisions of Oregon law also restrict, subject to specified exceptions, the ability of a person owning 15% or more of our common stock to enter into any “business combination transaction” with us.

The foregoing provisions of Oregon law and our articles of incorporation and bylaws could limit the price that investors might be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock.

Sales of a significant number of shares of our common stock in the public markets, or the perception of such sales, could depress the market price of our common stock.

Sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock or other equity-related securities in the public markets could depress the market price of our common stock, and impair our ability to raise capital through the sale of additional equity securities. We cannot predict the effect that future sales of our common stock or other equity-related securities would have on the market price of our common stock.

We have experienced net losses in recent periods and may not achieve or maintain profitability in the future. If we cannot achieve or maintain profitability, our financial performance will be harmed and our business may suffer.

We experienced net losses of $14.7 million, $27.6 million, and $49.4 million for fiscal year 2015, 2014 and 2013. As of December 31, 2015, our accumulated deficit was $271.3 million. These losses have resulted principally from lower sales compared to costs incurred in our research and development programs and sales and marketing programs. We may incur operating losses for at least the foreseeable future as a result of the expenses associated with the continued development and expansion of our business. We may also increase our research and development expenses based on projections of revenue growth.
Our ability to attain profitability in the future will be affected by, among other things, our ability to execute on our business strategy, the continued acceptance of our products, the timing and size of customer orders, the average sales prices of our products, the costs of our products, and the extent to which we invest in our sales and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative resources. If we are unable to attain profitability, our business would be harmed and our stock price could decline.

Our sales cycles often require significant time, effort and investment and are subject to risks beyond our control. As a result, our sales and revenue are difficult to predict and may vary substantially from period to period, which may cause our operating results to fluctuate significantly.


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Our products are technologically complex and are typically intended for use in applications that may be critical to the business of our customers. Prospective customers generally must make a significant commitment of resources to test and evaluate our products and to integrate them into larger systems. As a result, our sales process is often subject to delays associated with lengthy approval processes that typically accompany the design and testing of new communications equipment. The sales cycles of our products to new customers are approximately six to twelve months after a design win, depending on the type of customer and complexity of the product. This time period may be further extended because of internal testing, field trials and requests for the addition or customization of features. This delays the time until we realize revenue and results in significant investment of resources in attempting to make sales.
Long sales cycles also subject us to risks not usually encountered in a short sales span, including customers’ budgetary constraints, internal acceptance reviews and cancellation. In addition, orders expected in one quarter could shift to another because of the timing of customers’ procurement decisions. The time required to implement our products can vary significantly with the needs of our customers and generally exceeds several months; larger implementations can take multiple calendar quarters. This complicates our planning processes and reduces the predictability of our revenues.

We have a substantial level of indebtedness and future obligations relative to our cash position.

As of December 31, 2015, we had $20.8 million of cash and cash equivalents which consisted of $14.1 million held domestically and $6.7 million held by foreign subsidiaries, and we had a $15 million outstanding balance on our line of credit. In addition, we have various other short-term obligations which will require use of our cash to satisfy. This level of debt and our ability to repay or refinance this debt prior to maturity may have negative consequences to our business, including:

increasing the difficulty of our ability to make payments on our outstanding debt;
requiring a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on our indebtedness, therefore reducing our ability to use our cash flow to fund our operations, capital expenditures, acquisitions;
limiting our ability to pursue our growth strategy;
limiting our ability to incur additional indebtedness or obtain any necessary financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, acquisitions, or general corporate purposes;
placing us at a disadvantage compared to our competitors who are less highly leveraged and may be better able to use their cash flow to fund competitive responses to changing industry, market or economic conditions; and

We may also be unable to borrow funds as a result of an inability of financial institutions to lend due to restrictive lending policies and/or institutional liquidity concerns.

If we experience a decline in revenues, we may have difficulty paying amounts due on our indebtedness. Any default under our indebtedness may have a material adverse impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

If required to fund operations, refinance debt or for other general corporate purposes, as of December 31, 2015 we had $8.3 million of total borrowing availability remaining under the 2014 agreement with Silicon Valley Bank. Under the Amended Agreement entered into on February 8, 2016, we would have had $18.3 million available for borrowing under our secured revolving line of credit agreement, which matures on February 8, 2018. The line of credit, however, is subject to certain financial covenants and may not be available, in full or in part, on dates we may attempt to draw on the line in the future.

On February 17, 2015, we paid the remaining $18 million balance of our 4.50% convertible senior notes due 2015 from a combination of cash on hand and borrowings under our Silicon Valley Bank line of credit.


Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments

None.


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Item 2. Properties

Information concerning our principal properties at December 31, 2015 is set forth below:
 
Location
 
Type
 
Principal Use
 
Square
Footage
 
Ownership
Hillsboro, OR
 
Office
 
Headquarters, manufacturing support, marketing, research and engineering
 
75,760

 
Leased
Bangalore, India
 
Office
 
Research and engineering and professional services
 
99,206

 
Leased
Shenzhen, China
 
Office
 
Manufacturing support, research and engineering
 
60,612

 
Leased

We also lease sales and support offices in Burnaby, Canada, Marlboro, Massachusetts, Gdansk, Poland, and San Diego, California.

Item 3. Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, the Company becomes involved in litigation. As of December 31, 2015, in the opinion of management, Radisys had no pending litigation that would have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.


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PART II

Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Our common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “RSYS.” The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the highest and lowest sale prices for our common stock, as reported by the NASDAQ Global Select Market.
 
 
High
 
Low
2015
 
 
 
 
Fourth Quarter
 
$
3.00

 
$
2.57

Third Quarter
 
2.98

 
2.33

Second Quarter
 
3.00

 
1.93

First Quarter
 
2.74

 
1.79

2014
 
 
 
 
Fourth Quarter
 
$
2.78

 
$
2.08

Third Quarter
 
3.67

 
2.57

Second Quarter
 
3.71

 
2.82

First Quarter
 
4.59

 
2.18


The closing price as reported on the NASDAQ Global Select Market on February 26, 2016 was $2.61 per share. As of February 26, 2016, there were approximately 432 holders of record of our common stock. We believe that the number of beneficial owners is substantially greater than the number of record holders because a large portion of our outstanding common stock is held of record in “street name” by brokers and other financial institutions for the benefit of individual investors.

Dividend Policy

We have never paid any cash dividends on our common stock and do not expect to declare cash dividends on the common stock in the foreseeable future. Our ability to pay dividends is also restricted by our policy as well as the covenants arising from our line of credit agreement with Silicon Valley Bank, which prohibits the payment of any dividends, distributions or payment in respect of our common stock. As such, we plan to retain all of our earnings to finance future growth.

Stock Price Performance Graph

The following graph sets forth our total cumulative shareholder return as compared to the return of the NASDAQ Composite Index, the S&P 500 Index, and the NASDAQ Telecommunications Index for the period of December 31, 2010 through December 31, 2015. The graph reflects the investment of $100 on December 31, 2010 in our stock, the S&P 500 Index, the NASDAQ Index, and in the published industry indexes.

Total return also assumes reinvestment of dividends. As noted above, we have never paid dividends on our common stock. Historical stock price performance should not be relied upon as indicative of future stock price performance.


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COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Radisys Corporation, the S&P 500 Index, the NASDAQ Composite Index and the NASDAQ Telecommunications Index
*
$100 invested on 12/31/2010 in the Company's common stock or the applicable index, including reinvestment of dividends.
 
Fiscal Year ending December 31.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
12/2010
 
12/2011
 
12/2012
 
12/2013
 
12/2014
 
12/2015
Radisys
 
100.00

 
56.85

 
33.48

 
25.73

 
26.29

 
31.12

NASDAQ Composite
 
100.00

 
98.20

 
113.82

 
157.44

 
178.53

 
188.75

S&P 500
 
100.00

 
100.00

 
113.40

 
146.97

 
163.71

 
162.52

NASDAQ Telecommunications
 
100.00

 
87.38

 
89.13

 
110.54

 
120.38

 
111.36



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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
 
 
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011 (A)
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
184,593

 
$
192,742

 
$
237,863

 
$
286,096

 
$
330,865

Gross margin
 
52,152

 
51,802

 
64,138

 
88,039

 
96,765

Income (loss) from operations
 
(14,065
)
 
(25,300
)
 
(34,766
)
 
(39,746
)
 
(11,403
)
Net loss
 
(14,678
)
 
(27,581
)
 
(49,404
)
 
(43,474
)
 
(1,529
)
Net loss per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(0.79
)
 
$
(1.72
)
 
$
(1.60
)
 
$
(0.06
)
Diluted
 
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(0.79
)
 
$
(1.72
)
 
$
(1.60
)
 
$
(0.06
)
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic)
 
36,789

 
34,699

 
28,805

 
27,174

 
25,413

Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted)
 
36,789

 
34,699

 
28,805

 
27,174

 
25,413

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011 (A)
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Working capital
 
$
28,562

 
$
23,018

 
$
26,920

 
$
41,887

 
$
71,208

Total assets
 
167,069

 
160,896

 
176,185

 
232,394

 
297,273

Long term obligations, excluding current portion
 
2,985

 
2,800

 
21,276

 
22,851

 
54,689

Total shareholders’ equity
 
65,917

 
77,776

 
81,136

 
125,442

 
166,733

__________________________________
(A)
 Effective July 8, 2011, we acquired Continuous Computing Corporation ("Continuous Computing"). Continuous Computing's operating results are only included for periods subsequent to the acquisition.



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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

2015 Highlights

In 2015, both segments of our business experienced strong improvements in key operating metrics year-over-year. Specifically:

Software-Systems revenue grew $14.7 million, or 36.6%, over 2014 and in excess of our long-term annual revenue growth expectations of 15.0%. The significant growth was the result of increased traction across all three of our product lines. Specifically, we shipped over $14 million of MediaEngine products to a large Asian carrier to enable media processing in support of their VoLTE rollout. We began shipping FlowEngine products for the initial commercial deployment by a tier-one U.S. carrier which resulted in revenue from this product line growing over $5.0 million from 2014. Software-Systems delivered strong margins of 58.2% and 61.9% in the years ended December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, however, continued investment in FlowEngine and MediaEngine contributed to Software-System operating losses of $1.9 million and $6.2 million over the same periods.
Embedded Products and Hardware Services operating income grew $7.3 million year-on-year to $9.7 million. While revenues from this segment contracted by 15.0% as we transitioned away from large unprofitable customers, the year-on-year operating income growth was enabled by actions targeted at right-sizing our cost structure that resulted in a year-on-year reduction to operating expenses of $14.5 million. In addition, we secured orders in excess of $19 million for a next-generation data center product that, while not recognized as revenue at December 31, 2015, is a significant new opportunity within the Embedded Products and Hardware Services segment.

Following is a summary of our consolidated results for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December 31, 2014:

Revenues decreased $8.1 million to $184.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 from $192.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. The decline was caused by a $22.9 million reduction in our Embedded Products and Hardware Services revenue that was driven by changes implemented early in 2015 to focus on key strategic customers which was offset by a $14.7 million increase in Software-Systems revenues.

Our gross profit margin as a percentage of revenue increased 140 basis points to 28.3% for the year ended December 31, 2015 from 26.9% of revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase is the result of the 36.6% growth in the Software-Systems revenue, which carries significantly higher gross margins than Embedded Products and Hardware Service products.

R&D expense decreased $6.4 million to $25.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 from $32.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. The decrease in expense is attributable to our restructuring efforts including the closure of our Penang site in the second half of 2014 and headcount reduction in our Embedded Products and Hardware Services segment, which were completed in the first half of 2015.

SG&A expense decreased $5.2 million to $30.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 from $35.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. This decrease was the result of payroll, commissions, and facility expense reductions that resulted from our restructuring activities, including the closure of our Penang development site in the second half of 2014 as well as reductions to our Asian and North American sites at the beginning of 2015 tied to reductions in our Embedded Products and Hardware Services segment.

Cash and cash equivalents decreased $10.5 million to $20.8 million at December 31, 2015 from $31.2 million at December 31, 2014. The decrease was the result of repaying $18.0 million of convertible notes and capital expenditures of $2.2 million. The decrease was partially offset by cash generation from operations of $5.1 million, net of $4.0 million in cash severance payments.


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Outlook

The Company exits 2015 strategically well positioned to capture momentum in both the telecom and cable markets as operators move towards adopting next-generation network standards and increasingly expand outside of their traditional vendor base to companies that enable the required innovation within their networks. This disruption provides Radisys an opportunity to increase our share of revenues from these markets as operators embrace our differentiated solutions that are well aligned with the standards of next-generation networks.
As a result of these broad market trends, we now expect to return to consolidated revenue growth in 2016, which will be the result of continued growth in our high gross margin Software-Systems segment coupled with a return to growth in our Embedded Products and Hardware Services segment resulting from our new data center product initiative. This expected revenue growth positions us to improve our loss per share over 2015 and increase operating cash flows from the business, while at the same time incrementally investing in key resources across our strategic product lines that will better position us to drive long-term growth while generating greater leverage from our business model.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain operating data as a percentage of revenues:
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Revenues
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
Cost of sales:
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
67.5

 
68.9

 
69.4

Amortization of purchased technology
4.2

 
4.2

 
3.6

Total cost of sales
71.7

 
73.1

 
73.0

Gross margin
28.3

 
26.9

 
27.0

Research and development
13.8

 
16.6

 
18.9

Selling, general and administrative
16.7

 
18.6

 
17.4

Intangible assets amortization
2.7

 
2.6

 
2.2

Restructuring and other charges, net
2.7

 
2.2

 
3.1

Loss from operations
(7.6
)
 
(13.1
)
 
(14.6
)
Interest expense
(0.3
)
 
(0.6
)
 
(0.5
)
Interest income
0.1

 

 

Other income, net
0.8

 
0.7

 
0.6

Loss before income tax expense
(7.0
)
 
(13.0
)
 
(14.5
)
Income tax expense
1.0

 
1.3

 
6.3

Net loss
(8.0
)%
 
(14.3
)%
 
(20.8
)%
 

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Revenues

The following table sets forth operating segment revenues (in thousands):

 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015 vs 2014
 
2014 vs 2013
   Software-Systems
$
55,006

 
$
40,281

 
$
44,934

 
36.6
 %
 
(10.4
)%
   Embedded Products and Hardware Services
129,587

 
152,461

 
192,929

 
(15.0
)
 
(21.0
)
Total Revenues
$
184,593

 
$
192,742

 
$
237,863

 
(4.2
)%
 
(19.0
)%

Software-Systems. Revenues in the Software-Systems segment increased $14.7 million to $55.0 million in 2015 from $40.3 million in 2014. Revenue growth of $8.0 million was attributable to sales to a large Asian carrier currently deploying our MediaEngine products in support of their greenfield LTE network rollout. Revenue from our FlowEngine product line increased $4.7 million in 2015 as we formally launched this product line and began shipping units in support of the initial commercial deployment by a tier-one U.S. carrier. Additionally, our CellEngine product line increased $1.3 million as the result of closing new strategic licensing deals with large Tier 1 customers.

Revenues in the Software-Systems segment decreased $4.6 million to $40.3 million in 2014 from $44.9 million in 2013. Revenue in this segment decreased primarily as a result of continued softness in the audio conferencing market and delays in LTE small cell deployments. Partially offsetting this decline was $6.4 million in MediaEngine shipments in support of a large Asian carrier's VoLTE deployment.

Embedded Products and Hardware Services. Revenues in the Embedded Products and Hardware Services segment decreased $22.9 million to $129.6 million in 2015 from $152.5 million in 2014. The decrease was driven by changes implemented early in 2015 to focus on key strategic customers who have adequate scale that meets our profitability objectives to enable us to generate steady levels of profitability and cash flow over the coming years.

Revenues in the Embedded Products and Hardware Services segment decreased $40.5 million to $152.5 million in 2014 from $192.9 million in 2013. The decrease in revenues were attributable to network deployments in North America and Japan that where completed in the first half of 2013 and were not repeated in 2014 and due to strategic decision to manage for cash certain legacy product families as these hardware-centric products trended towards end of life and our largest customer continued to transition to next-generation network elements.

Revenue by Geography

The following tables outline overall revenue dollars (in thousands) and the percentage of revenues, by geographic region:
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015 vs 2014
 
2014 vs 2013
North America
$
82,564

 
$
76,709

 
$
103,822

 
7.6
 %
 
(26.1
)%
EMEA
31,374

 
42,881

 
52,511

 
(26.8
)
 
(18.3
)
APAC
70,655

 
73,152

 
81,530

 
(3.4
)
 
(10.3
)
Total
$
184,593

 
$
192,742

 
$
237,863

 
(4.2
)%
 
(19.0
)%

 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
North America
44.7
%
 
39.8
%
 
43.6
%
EMEA
17.0

 
22.2

 
22.1

APAC
38.3

 
38.0

 
34.3

Total
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%


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North America. North American revenues increased by $5.9 million to $82.6 million in 2015 from $76.7 million in 2014. This increase was driven by $4.2 million in sales of FlowEngine products to a tier-one U.S. carrier and a $2.6 million last-time buy of legacy ATCA products to a single North American customer. These increases were partially offset by decreases in COM Express and Rackmount Server product sales to a North American customer due to last time buys in 2014 resulting from management's decisions to discontinue certain products.

North American revenues decreased by $27.1 million to $76.7 million in 2014 from $103.8 million in 2013 primarily attributable to a $20.6 million decrease in sales of our Embedded Products and Hardware segment. Within this segment, revenues from our ATCA products decreased $12.7 million due to inconsistent order patterns of a top North American customer who was acquiring hardware in 2013 to support a project to be deployed in 2014. COM Express and Rackmount Server product sales decreased $7.2 million as the result of our strategic decision to manage for cash the value-line of our COM Express modules. In addition, our Software-Systems segment sales decreased $6.5 million due primarily to the softening of audio conferencing and other non-VoLTE application market conditions.

EMEA. Revenues from the EMEA region decreased $11.5 million to $31.4 million in 2015 from $42.9 million in 2014. The decrease was attributable to the reduction in revenue from a top five customer who made last-time buys of discontinued COM Express and Rackmount Server products in 2014.

Revenues from the EMEA region decreased $9.6 million to $42.9 million in 2014 from $52.5 million in 2013 due to a $9.3 million decrease in sales of Other Products within our Embedded Products and Hardware Services segment as these hardware-centric products trended towards end of life and our largest customer at this time continued to transition to next-generation network elements.

Asia Pacific. Revenues from the Asia Pacific region decreased $2.5 million to $70.7 million in 2015 from $73.2 million in 2014. We experienced an increase of $8.0 million in sales to a large Asian carrier who is currently deploying our MediaEngine products in support of their greenfield LTE network rollout. This increase was more than offset by decreases in EPHS sales to our largest customer.

Revenues from the Asia Pacific region decreased $8.3 million to $73.2 million in 2014 from $81.5 million in 2013. These decreases primarily relate to decreases in Japanese LTE deployments as these projects were substantially completed by the end of 2013.

We currently expect continued fluctuations in the revenue contribution from each geographic region. Additionally, we expect non-U.S. revenues to remain a significant portion of our revenues.

Gross Margin

The following table sets forth operating segment gross margins (in thousands):

 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015 vs 2014
 
2014 vs 2013
Gross margin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Software-Systems
31,997

 
$
24,949

 
$
25,860

 
28.2
 %
 
(3.5
)%
   Embedded Products and Hardware Services
28,311

 
35,449

 
47,603

 
(20.1
)
 
(25.5
)
   Corporate and other
(8,156
)
 
(8,596
)
 
(9,325
)
 
5.1

 
7.8

Total gross margin
$
52,152

 
$
51,802

 
$
64,138

 
0.7
 %
 
(19.2
)%

 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015 vs 2014
 
2014 vs 2013
Gross margin
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Software-Systems
58.2
 %
 
61.9
 %
 
57.6
 %
 
(3.7
)%
 
4.3
 %
   Embedded Products and Hardware Services
21.8

 
23.3

 
24.7

 
(1.5
)
 
(1.4
)
   Corporate and other
(4.4
)
 
(4.5
)
 
(3.9
)
 
0.1

 
(0.6
)
Total gross margin
28.3
 %
 
26.9
 %
 
27.0
 %
 
1.4
 %
 
(0.1
)%

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Software-Systems. Gross margin as a percentage of revenues decreased 370 basis points to 58.2% in 2015 from 61.9% in 2014. The decrease is attributable to a credit from a vendor claim on faulty components that was realized in 2014 and not repeated in 2015.

Gross margin as a percentage of revenues increased 430 basis points to 61.9% in 2014 from 57.6% in 2013. The increase is primarily attributable to the realization of a $2.0 million credit resulting from a vendor claim on faulty components.

Embedded Products and Hardware Services. Gross margin as a percentage of revenues decreased 150 basis points to 21.8% in 2015 from 23.3% in 2014. The decrease is attributable to the $22.9 million decrease in segment revenue which absorbed a lower percentage of our fixed costs and charges taken on excess and obsolete inventory. The excess and obsolete charges were the result of rationalizing our product portfolio tied to our strategy focusing on core customers and products. This decrease was somewhat offset by the utilization of a credit from our contract manufacturer in the first quarter of 2015 that was applied to repair and service work that otherwise would be a component of cost of sales.

Gross margin as a percentage of revenues decreased 140 basis points to 23.3% in 2014 from 24.7% in 2013. Revenue decreased from 2014 to 2013 by $40.5 million adversely affecting fixed cost absorption that was modestly offset by gross margin improvements resulting from our contact manufacturing change and site consolidation in 2014.
 
Corporate and other. Gross margin increased $0.4 million to $(8.2) million in 2015 from $(8.6) million in 2014. Items included in Corporate and other cost of sales include expenses not allocated to our two operating segments. These costs include amortization of intangible assets, stock compensation and restructuring and other expenses. The increase is attributable to a $0.3 million decrease in the amortization of intangible assets and a $0.1 million decrease in stock compensation expense.

Gross margin increased $0.7 million to $(8.6) million in 2014 from $(9.3) million in 2013. The increase is attributable to a $0.3 million decrease in the amortization of intangible assets and a $0.2 million decrease in stock compensation expense.

Operating Expenses

The following table summarizes our operating expenses (in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015 vs 2014
 
2014 vs 2013
Research and development
$
25,529

 
$
31,958

 
$
45,000

 
(20.1
)%
 
(29.0
)%
Selling, general and administrative
30,628

 
35,862

 
41,210

 
(14.6
)
 
(13.0
)
Intangible assets amortization
5,040

 
5,077

 
5,215

 
(0.7
)
 
(2.6
)
Restructuring and other charges, net
5,020

 
4,205

 
7,479

 
19.4

 
(43.8
)
Total
$
66,217

 
$
77,102

 
$
98,904

 
(14.1
)%
 
(22.0
)%

Research and Development

R&D expenses consist primarily of personnel costs, product development costs, and related equipment expenses. R&D expenses decreased $6.4 million to $25.5 million in 2015 from $32.0 million in 2014. The expense reductions are due to our restructuring efforts within our Embedded Products and Hardware Services segment which included the closure of our Penang development site in the second half of 2014 and further personnel reductions in the first half of 2015 primarily in Asia and North America. This resulted in reductions to salary and temporary help expense by $5.7 million and reduced facilities related expenses of $0.7 million in 2015. R&D headcount decreased to 310 at December 31, 2015 from 418 at December 31, 2014.
 
R&D expenses decreased $13.0 million to $32.0 million in 2014 from $45.0 million in 2013. The expense decrease is attributable to our restructuring efforts in the second half of 2013, which included the consolidation of our Shanghai and Penang development sites into our Shenzhen development center and focusing engineering headcount in lower cost geographic regions. This enabled a reduction in salary related expense of $8.9 million and reduced facilities related expenses of $1.9 million in 2014. R&D headcount increased to 418 at December 31, 2014 from 410 at December 31, 2013.

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SG&A expenses consist primarily of salary, commissions, bonuses and benefits for sales, marketing and administrative personnel, as well as professional service providers and the costs of other general corporate activities. SG&A expenses decreased $5.2 million to $30.6 million in 2015 from $35.9 million in 2014. Restructuring efforts in 2014 and the first half of 2015 within our Embedded Products and Hardware Service segment drove headcount reductions and contributed to a decrease in employee salary related expenses of $3.4 million and facility related costs of $0.4 million. Further, depreciation expense decreased $0.8 million from the comparable period in 2014 as a result of more disciplined capital spending in 2014 and 2015. SG&A headcount decreased to 112 at December 31, 2015 from 157 at December 31, 2014.

SG&A expenses decreased $5.3 million to $35.9 million in 2014 from $41.2 million in 2013. The decrease is attributable to facility and headcount restructuring actions, which resulted in $3.7 million in cost savings. In addition, we recorded a $1.3 million reversal of expense in 2013 as the result of a licensing infringement settlement where the company was awarded legal fees reimbursements. SG&A headcount decreased to 157 at December 31, 2014 from 180 at December 31, 2013.

Intangible Assets Amortization

Intangible assets amortization of $5.0 million in 2015 was comparable to $5.1 million in 2014 due to routine amortization of acquired intangible assets. Intangible assets amortization decreased $0.1 million to $5.1 million in 2014 from $5.2 million for 2013. The amortization charges for each year were associated with the amortization of previously acquired intangible assets.

We perform impairment reviews of the purchased intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. There have been no impairments of intangible assets recorded to date.

Restructuring and Other Charges, Net

Restructuring and other charges, net includes expenses associated with restructuring activities and other non-recurring gains and losses which are not indicative of our ongoing business operations. We evaluate the adequacy of the accrued restructuring charges on a quarterly basis. As a result, we record reversals to the accrued restructuring in the period in which we determine that expected restructuring and other obligations are less than the amounts accrued.

Restructuring and other charges, net increased $0.8 million to $5.0 million in 2015 from $4.2 million in 2014. Restructuring and other charges for both periods were made up of the following items:

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded the following restructuring and other charges:

$3.9 million relating to the severance of 138 employees primarily within Asia and North America. These actions were in connection with the restructuring of the Company's Embedded Products and Hardware Services segment's research and development and sales and general administrative functions and are presented net of reductions resulting from changes in previously estimated amounts for employee severance and associated payroll costs;
$0.6 million integration-related net expense principally associated with asset disposals and transfer-related costs resulting from resource and site consolidation actions;
$0.4 million lease abandonment expense associated with reductions in certain of our international sites; and
$0.1 million legal expenses associated with non-operating strategic projects, which processes were concluded in the first quarter of 2015.

Restructuring and other charges, net decreased $3.3 million to $4.2 million in 2014 from $7.5 million in 2013. The decrease is due to the completion of restructuring actions primarily associated with our Shanghai and Penang development site closures.

During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded the following restructuring and other charges:

$1.5 million net expense relating to the severance of employees in connection with the previously reported Penang site closure, as well as severance for 20 additional employees, net of reductions resulting from changes in previously estimated amounts for employee severance and associated payroll costs;
$2.1 million integration-related net expense primarily associated with the Penang site closure asset write-offs and personnel transfers;
$0.8 million legal expenses associated with non-operating strategic projects; and
$0.2 million gain due to a decrease in the fair value of the Continuous Computing contingent liability.


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Stock-based Compensation Expense

Included within costs of sales, R&D and SG&A are expenses associated with stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation expense consists of amortization of stock-based compensation associated with unvested stock options, restricted stock units and the employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”).

We incurred and recognized stock-based compensation expense as follows (in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015 vs 2014
 
2014 vs 2013
Cost of sales
$
294

 
$
386

 
$
550

 
(23.8
)%
 
(29.8
)%
Research and development
867

 
818

 
1,170

 
6.0

 
(30.1
)
Selling, general and administrative
2,791

 
2,893

 
3,578

 
(3.5
)
 
(19.1
)
Total
$
3,952

 
$
4,097

 
$
5,298

 
(3.5
)%
 
(22.7
)%

Stock-based compensation expense decreased $0.1 million in 2015 to $4.0 million in 2015 compared to $4.1 million in 2014. This was due to a $0.8 million decrease in stock option, restricted stock and ESPP compensation expense as the result of fewer option or restricted stock grants in 2015 compared to prior years, offset by $0.7 million higher performance stock awards expense recognized in 2015. The 2014 performance based share awards were primarily based on management performance while the 2015 performance based share awards are based on the Company's stock price performance. These differences in achievement percentages, valuation techniques, expense valuation and amortization periods are the underlying factors in the period over period change.
Stock-based compensation expense decreased $1.2 million in 2014 to $4.1 million in 2014 compared to $5.3 million in 2013. Expense associated with restricted stock awards and stock options decreased $1.0 million due to reductions in restricted stock grants and stock option forfeitures.
Income (Loss) from Operations
       
The following table summarizes our income (loss) from operations (in thousands):

 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015 vs 2014
 
2014 vs 2013
Income (loss) from operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Software-Systems
$
(1,900
)
 
$
(6,169
)
 
$
(7,974
)
 
69.2
%
 
22.6
%
   Embedded Products and Hardware Services
9,709

 
2,457

 
(25
)
 
295.2

 
9,928.0

   Corporate and other
(21,874
)
 
(21,588
)
 
(26,767
)
 
1.3

 
19.3

Total income (loss) from operations
$
(14,065
)
 
$
(25,300
)
 
$
(34,766
)
 
44.4
%
 
27.2
%

Software-Systems. Loss from operations improved by $4.3 million in 2015 as the result of year-on-year revenue growth and offset by increased operating expenses of $2.1 million largely the result of additional investment in our FlowEngine product line.

Loss from operations improved by $1.8 million to a loss of $6.2 million in 2014 from a loss of $8.0 million in 2013 due to a $2.0 million credit in 2014 that resulted from a vendor claim on faulty components as well as increased VoLTE shipments that were offset by continued softness in the audio conferencing market and delays in LTE small cell deployments.

Embedded Products and Hardware Services. Income from operations improved by $7.3 million in 2015. The increase in income from operations was primarily the result of rationalizing our spending within this segment to drive more meaningful levels of profitability that will fund our investments in Software-Systems product lines.

Income (loss) from operations improved by $2.5 million to income of $2.5 million in 2014 from roughly break-even in 2013. The increase is related to $14.6 million in reduced research and development investment, marketing and commissions primarily due to previously disclosed restructuring actions that more than offset lower revenue levels that resulted in a $12.2 million reduction in gross margin.


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Corporate and other. Corporate and other loss from operations include amortization of intangible assets, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses. Loss from operations increased $0.3 million to $21.9 million in 2015 from $21.6 million in 2014. The increase was primarily due to a $0.8 million increase in restructuring and other expenses offset by reductions in amortization expense.

Loss from operations decreased $5.2 million to $21.6 million in 2014 from $26.8 million in 2013. The decrease is attributable to a $3.3 million decrease in restructuring and other expenses, $1.2 million decrease in stock compensation expense and a $0.5 million decrease in the amortization of intangible assets.

Non-Operating Expenses

The following table summarizes our non-operating expenses (in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
Change
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015 vs 2014
 
2014 vs 2013
Interest expense
$
(515
)
 
$
(1,242
)
 
$
(1,220
)
 
(58.5
)%
 
1.8
 %
Interest income
96

 
64

 
26

 
50.0

 
146.2

Other income, net
1,548

 
1,389

 
1,511

 
11.4

 
(8.1
)
Total
$
1,129

 
$
211

 
$
317

 
435.1
 %
 
(33.4
)%

Interest Expense

Interest expense includes interest incurred on our convertible senior notes and our revolving line of credit. We repaid the $18 million 2015 Convertible Notes on February 17, 2015 which resulted in a decrease in interest expense of $0.7 million to $0.5 million in 2015 from $1.2 million in 2014.

In 2014, $1.2 million of interest expense remained unchanged when compared to 2013. In 2014, following a first quarter $5.0 million line of credit repayment, the Company maintained a $10.0 million outstanding letter of credit balance. In the prior year, the Company repaid $16.9 million of our 2013 convertible senior notes in February 2013 and subsequently drew $15.0 million on its line of credit. Despite the decrease in debt, interest expense remained constant as the Company paid higher interest rates on 2014 outstanding debt.

Other Income (Expense), Net

Other income, net increased $0.1 million to $1.5 million in 2015 from $1.4 million in 2014 primarily due to favorable cash flow hedge exchange rates between the Indian Rupee and the US Dollar and favorable currency movements due to strengthening of the US Dollar.

Other income, net decreased $0.1 million to $1.4 million in 2014 from $1.5 million in 2013. We recorded one-time non-recurring credits in both periods as the Company realized a life insurance benefit of $0.4 million in 2014 and a $0.8 million gain from the sale of land adjacent to our Corporate Headquarters in Hillsboro, Oregon during in 2013. The remaining balance in both periods relates primarily to the amortization of forward points associated with the Company's Indian Rupee cash flow hedges.

Income Tax Provision

We recorded income tax expense of $1.7 million, $2.5 million, and $15.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013. Our current effective tax rate differs from the statutory rate in all periods due to a full valuation allowance provided against our U.S. net deferred tax assets and a partial valuation allowance against certain of our foreign deferred tax assets. In addition, our effective tax rate in 2013 was impacted by the establishment of a $12.5 million valuation allowance against certain of our foreign deferred tax assets.

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, we had net deferred tax assets of $1.2 million and $1.1 million. We had valuation allowances of $86.8 million and $84.2 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, which represents a full valuation allowance against our U.S. deferred tax assets and a partial valuation allowance against certain of our foreign deferred tax assets. In evaluating our valuation allowance, we considered all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial performance. In the event we were to determine that we would not be able to realize all or part of our foreign net deferred tax assets in the future,

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we would increase the valuation allowance, resulting in a charge to earnings in the period in which we make such determination. Likewise, if we later determine that we are more likely than not to realize all or a portion of the U.S. or foreign net deferred tax assets, we would reverse the previously provided valuation allowance. All future reversals of the valuation allowance would result in a benefit in the period recognized. Although realization is not assured, management believes that it is more likely than not that the balance of the deferred tax assets, net of the valuation allowance, as of December 31, 2015 will be realized.

We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and various foreign countries, and on occasion, we have been subject to corporate income tax audits. In determining the amount of income tax liabilities for uncertain tax positions, we have evaluated whether certain tax positions are more likely than not to be sustained by taxing authorities. We believe that we have adequately provided in our financial statements for additional taxes that may result from examination. To the extent the ultimate outcome of an examination differs from the amounts provided for as uncertain tax positions either additional expense or benefit will be recognized in the period in which the examination is effectively settled.

We are currently under tax examination in India. The periods covered under examination are the Company's financial years 2005, 2006 and 2010. The examinations are in various stages of appellate proceedings and all material uncertain tax positions associated with the examination have been taken into account in the ending balance of the unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2015.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The following table summarizes selected financial information (in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Cash and cash equivalents
$
20,764

 
$
31,242

 
$
25,482

Working capital
28,562

 
23,018

 
26,920

Accounts receivable, net
60,942

 
43,845

 
41,359

Inventories, net
16,812

 
18,475

 
24,928

Accounts payable
43,451

 
33,679

 
35,081

Line of credit
15,000

 
10,000

 
15,000

2015 convertible senior notes

 
18,000

 
18,000


Cash Flows

Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $10.5 million to $20.8 million at December 31, 2015 from $31.2 million at December 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2015, the amount of cash held by our foreign subsidiaries was $6.7 million and the remaining $14.1 million was held in the U.S. It is not our intent to permanently reinvest funds in certain of our foreign entities, and we expect to repatriate cash from these foreign entities on an ongoing basis in future periods. Repatriation of funds from these foreign entities is not expected to result in significant cash tax payments due to the utilization of previously generated operating losses of our U.S. entity.

Activities impacting cash and cash equivalents are as follows (in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Operating Activities
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(14,678
)
 
$
(27,581
)
 
$
(49,404
)
Non-cash adjustments
23,766

 
30,101

 
44,422

Changes in working capital
(4,031
)
 
(9,317
)
 
2,891

Cash provided by (used in) operating activities
5,057

 
(6,797
)
 
(2,091
)
Cash used in investing activities
(2,224
)
 
(2,196
)
 
(3,495
)
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(12,811
)
 
15,304

 
(2,034
)
Effect of exchange rate changes
(500
)
 
(551
)
 
(80
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
$
(10,478
)
 
$
5,760

 
$
(7,700
)


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Operating Activities

Cash provided by operating activities in 2015 was $5.1 million and consisted of a net loss of $14.7 million, adjustments for non-cash items of $23.8 million which primarily consisted of stock compensation, fixed asset depreciation and intangible amortization and an increase in working capital items of $4.0 million. For the year ended December 31, 2015, principal drivers to changes in our working capital consisted of the following:

Accounts receivables increased $17.1 million due to next-generation datacenter shipments to a tier-one U.S. carrier prior to year end;
Deferred revenue increased $16.7 million due to the shipments described above prior to year-end where the associated revenue was not yet recognized. Additionally, inventories and deferred cost of sales increased $13.8 million due to the same transaction;
Accounts payable increased $9.9 million due to inventory purchases made fulfilling the shipments described above.
Other receivables increased $5.0 million as the result of sales of inventory to an integration partner;
 
Cash used in operating activities in 2014 was $6.8 million and consisted of a net loss of $27.6 million, adjustments for non-cash items of $30.1 million and an increase in working capital items of $9.3 million. For the year ended December 31, 2014 principal drivers to changes in our working capital consisted of the following:

Accounts receivables increased $2.3 million due to extended payment terms for a certain aging customer;
Other receivables increased $3.7 million as the result of sales of inventory to our new contract manufacturer;
Inventory decreased by $4.4 million due to the sale of inventory to our new contract manufacturer;
Accounts payable decreased $1.5 million due to fewer purchases from our contract manufacturer resulting from fewer sales in the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.
Accrued restructuring decreased $2.0 million due primarily to payments made for employee-related restructuring activities; and
Deferred revenue decreased $2.0 million due primarily to the recognition of previously deferred MediaEngine product shipments.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities in 2015 and 2014 of $2.2 million was attributable to capital expenditures.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities in 2015 of $12.8 million was attributable to the repayment of the $18.0 million outstanding balance of the 2015 convertible notes. During 2015, we borrowed an additional $5.0 million on our Silicon Valley Bank line of credit to meet intra-period cash requirements. We may continue to borrow additional funds against our line of credit to meet short term intra-quarter needs on an ongoing basis; however, we expect to repay any such borrowings within the quarter as we navigate the timing of customer payments and payables to our contract manufacturer.

Cash provided in financing activities in 2014 of $15.3 million was attributable to $20.6 million of cash generated from the secondary offering of 6.6 million shares of our common stock, which was partially offset by the repayment of $5.0 million against our Silicon Valley Bank line of credit.

Line of Credit

Silicon Valley Bank

On March 14, 2014, we entered into an amended and restated $25.0 million revolving line of credit agreement with Silicon Valley Bank ("SVB") (the "2014 Agreement") which has a stated maturity date of July 28, 2016. On May 30, 2014, the 2014 Agreement was amended to increase the letter of credit sublimit under the secured revolving credit facility from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. On April 23, 2015, the 2014 Agreement was amended to further increase the letter of credit sublimit under the secured revolving credit facility from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. On February 8, 2016, the 2014 Agreement was amended to increase the revolving line of credit to $35.0 million as amended, (the "Amended Agreement") to extend the stated maturity date to February 8, 2018. The secured revolving credit facility under the Amended Agreement is available for cash borrowings and is subject to a borrowing formula based upon eligible accounts receivable less outstanding letters of credit (aggregate letters of credit are not to exceed $5,000,000). Eligible accounts receivable include 80% of domestic and 75% of

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foreign accounts receivable (80% in certain cases), in each case, not greater than 60 days past original invoice date. The interest rate is dependent upon our Liquidity (as defined in the Amended Agreement) when compared to a pre-determined threshold (the "Liquidity Threshold"), which is defined in the Amended Agreement as $15.0 million, with the exception of the last month end of each quarter, where it is defined as $20.0 million. Liquidity is calculated under the Amended Agreement as unrestricted cash plus unused availability on the revolving line of credit. The calculation of interest under the Amended Agreement is as follows:

When Liquidity is above the Liquidity Threshold, the interest rate is the prime rate (as published in Wall Street Journal) plus 0.75%;
When Liquidity is below the Liquidity Threshold, the interest rate is the prime rate (as published in Wall Street Journal) plus 2.25%;

Under the Amended Agreement, we are required to make interest payments monthly. We are further required to pay a loan modification fee of $35,000 and pay a facility fee of $52,500 annually. We paid a prorated facility fee equal to $48,000 in February 2016 and will pay the full facility fee of $52,500 annually thereafter. Under the Amended Agreement, we are required to pay the higher of actual monthly interest incurred or the interest equivalent of $10.0 million in average monthly borrowings. If we terminate the commitment under the Amended Agreement prior to the maturity date, we are required to pay a cancellation fee equal to 1.5% of the commitment under the Amended Agreement. As of the Amended Agreement date, and at all times thereafter, we are required to maintain all US domestic cash accounts with SVB or an SVB affiliate.

The Amended Agreement requires us to make certain representations, warranties and other agreements that are customary in credit agreements of this type. The Amended Agreement also includes financial covenants that requires us to maintain minimum Liquidity of $10.0 million, which is tested monthly. Additionally, the Amended Agreement requires us to maintain a minimum adjusted EBITDA of at least $10.0 million if the outstanding principal balance is greater than $15,000,000 or maintain a minimum adjusted EBITDA of at least $7,500,000 if the outstanding principal balance is equal to or less than $15,000,000, which is tested quarterly. The Amended Agreement defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income plus interest expense, depreciation expense, amortization expense, income tax expense, non-cash stock compensation expense and restructuring expense (limited to $1,700,000, $1,140,000, $1,000,000 at the first, second and third quarter 2016 measurement dates and $0 thereafter). The Amended Agreement removed the former requirement to maintain a deposit account balance of at least $4,000,000 with SVB or its affiliates and the requirement that we had to have at least 50% of its cash deposited with SVB or its affiliates or in an account where SVB has a control agreement

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, we had outstanding balances of $15.0 million and $10.0 million issued on its behalf under the Amended Agreement. At December 31, 2015, we had $8.3 million of total borrowing availability remaining under the 2014 Agreement. Under the Amended Agreement, we would have had $18.3 million of total borrowing availability. We were in compliance with all covenants under the Amended Agreement.

2013 Convertible Senior Notes

On February 15, 2013, we repaid at maturity the entire $16.9 million outstanding balance of the 2.75% convertible senior notes due 2013 (the "2013 convertible senior notes") in accordance with the terms thereof.

2015 Convertible Senior Notes

On February 17, 2015, we repaid at maturity the entire $18.0 million outstanding balance of the 4.50% convertible senior notes due 2015 (the "2015 convertible senior notes") in accordance with the terms thereof. No convertible senior notes were converted to common stock.

Derivatives

We enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts for the Indian Rupee to reduce the impact of foreign currency exchange risks where natural hedging strategies could not be effectively employed.

We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. The purpose of our hedging activities is to reduce the risk that the eventual cash flows of the underlying assets, liabilities and firm commitments will be adversely affected by changes in exchange rates. In general, our hedging activities do not create foreign currency exchange rate risk because fluctuations in the value of the instruments used for hedging purposes are offset by fluctuations in the value of the underlying exposures being hedged. Counterparties to derivative financial instruments expose us to credit-related losses in the event of

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non-performance. We do not believe there is a significant credit risk associated with our hedging activities because the counterparties are all large financial institutions with high credit ratings.

All derivatives, including foreign currency exchange contracts are recognized on the balance sheet at fair value. Unrealized gain positions are recorded as other current assets and unrealized loss positions are recorded as other current liabilities. Changes in the fair values of the outstanding derivatives that are highly effective are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) until net income (loss) is affected by the variability of the cash flows of the hedged transaction. Hedge ineffectiveness may result when the amount of our hedge contracts exceed our forecasted or actual transactions for which the hedge contracts were designed to hedge. Once a hedge contract matures the associated gain (loss) on the contract will remain in other comprehensive income until the underlying hedged transaction affects net income (loss), at which time the gain (loss) will be recorded to the expense line item being hedged, which is primarily Cost of Sales and R&D. One of the criteria for this accounting treatment is that the forward foreign currency exchange contract amount should not be in excess of specifically identified anticipated transactions. By their nature, estimates of anticipated transactions may fluctuate over time and may ultimately vary from actual transactions. If anticipated transaction estimates or actual transaction amounts decrease below hedged levels, or when the timing of transactions change significantly, we would reclassify a portion of the cumulative changes in fair values of the related hedge contracts from other comprehensive income (loss) to other income (expense) during the quarter in which the changes occur.
 
Contractual Obligations

The following summarizes our contractual obligations at December 31, 2015 and the effect of such on our liquidity and cash flows in future periods (in thousands):
 
Total
 
2016
 
2017-2018
 
2019-2020
 
2021 & Thereafter
Operating leases
$
5,370

 
$
2,363

 
$
2,256

 
$
751

 
$

Purchase obligations (A)
2,176

 
2,176

 

 

 

Line of credit (B)
15,000

 

 
15,000

 

 

Total
$
22,546

 
$
4,539

 
$
17,256

 
$
751

 
$

(A)
Purchase obligations include agreements or purchase orders to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding and specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased, fixed, minimum or variable price provisions and the approximate timing of the transaction. Purchase obligations exclude agreements that are cancelable without penalty. These purchase obligations are entered into in the ordinary course of business and are expected to be funded by cash flows from continuing operations.
 
 
(B)
The secured revolving line of credit agreement has a stated maturity date of February 8, 2018.
 
 

In addition to the above, we have approximately $3.7 million in liabilities associated with unrecognized tax benefits. We are not able to reasonably estimate when we would make any cash payments required to settle these liabilities, but do not believe that the ultimate settlement of our obligations will materially affect our liquidity.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not engage in any activity involving special purpose entities or off-balance sheet financing.

Shelf Registration Statement

On September 18, 2013, we filed an unallocated shelf registration statement on Form S-3 for the offering from time to time of up to $100 million in securities consisting of common stock, preferred stock, depositary shares, warrants, debt securities or units consisting of one or more of these securities. The SEC declared the shelf registration statement effective on October 16, 2013, and it will expire in October 2016. Except as may be stated in a prospectus supplement for any particular offering, we intend to use the net proceeds from the sale of any securities for general corporate purposes, which may include acquiring companies in our industry and related businesses, repaying existing debt, providing additional working capital and procuring capital assets.


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Liquidity Outlook

At December 31, 2015, our cash and cash equivalents amounted to $20.8 million. We believe our current cash and cash equivalents, cash expected to be generated from operations and borrowings under our Silicon Valley Bank line of credit will satisfy our short and long-term expected working capital needs, capital expenditures, acquisitions, stock repurchases, and other liquidity requirements associated with our present business operations. We believe our current working capital, plus availability under the line of credit, provides sufficient liquidity to operate the business at normal levels; however, if available liquidity is not sufficient to meet our operating requirements, we may, among other available options, pursue alternative financing arrangements or reduce expenditures as necessary to meet our cash requirements throughout 2016.




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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon the Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that may affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, and revenues and expenses. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed 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.

An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur periodically, could materially impact the financial statements. Management believes the following critical accounting policies reflect the more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Revenue Recognition

Multiple Element Arrangements

A significant portion of our revenue relates to product sales for which revenue is recognized upon shipment, with limited judgment required related to product returns. Title transfer for substantially all product sales occurs upon delivery of products to our customer's freight forwarders. The software elements included in certain components of Embedded Products and Hardware Service systems, FlowEngine and MediaEngine products are considered to be functioning together with the non-software elements to provide the tangible product's essential functionality and these arrangements generally include multiple elements such as hardware, technical support services as well as software upgrades or enhancements on a when and if available basis. Arrangements including multiple elements require significant management judgment to evaluate the effective terms of agreements, our performance commitments and determination of fair value of the various deliverables under the arrangement.
 
ASC 605 Revenue Recognition provides a fair value hierarchy in order to determine the appropriate relative fair value for each element of an arrangement. When available, we use vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) to determine the estimated selling price. In the absence of VSOE or third−party evidence ("TPE") for a delivered element, we then use an estimated selling price in order to determine fair value. Estimated selling prices represent our best estimate of the price at which it would transact if the deliverables were sold on a standalone basis. For technical support services, we generally determine our selling price based on VSOE as supported by substantive renewal rates in the related service agreements. In certain instances where VSOE cannot be established, we then rely upon the estimated selling price for such deliverables as TPE is generally not available due to the unique company specific terms surrounding such service agreements. In establishing an appropriate estimated selling price for these technical support agreements, we considered entity specific factors such as its historical and projected costs, historical and projected revenues, and profit objectives. We also considered market specific factors when establishing reasonable profit objectives.

Hardware

Revenue from hardware products is recognized in accordance with ASC 605 Revenue Recognition. Under our standard terms and conditions of sale, we transfer title and risk of loss to the customer at the time product is shipped to the customer and revenue is recognized accordingly, unless customer acceptance is uncertain or significant obligations remain. We reduce revenue for estimated customer returns resulting from rotation rights according to agreements with our distributors. The amount of revenues derived from these distributors as a percentage of total revenues was 15.1%, 16.3% and 14.3% for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. We accrue the estimated cost of product warranties based on historical failure rates and the cost of fixing or replacing defective units at the time we recognize revenue.

The software elements included in certain components of embedded product systems and MediaEngine products are considered to be functioning together with the non-software elements to provide the tangible product's essential functionality and our MediaEngine arrangements generally include multiple elements such as hardware and technical support services.

Software licenses and royalties

Revenue from software licenses and royalties is recognized in accordance with ASC 985 Software. We recognize software license revenue at the time of shipment or upon delivery of the software master provided that the revenue recognition

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criteria have been met and VSOE exists to allocate the total fee to all undelivered elements of the arrangement. We defer revenue on arrangements including specified software upgrades until the specified upgrade has been delivered. Revenue from customers for prepaid, non-refundable software royalties is recorded when the revenue recognition criteria have been met. Revenue for non-prepaid royalties is recognized at the time we receive reporting from our customers as we have not established an ability to reliably estimate customer royalties prior to time contractually obligated reporting is received.

Technical support services

Technical support services revenue is recognized as earned on the straight-line basis over the term of the contract in accordance with applicable GAAP for revenue recognition. The fair value of our post-contract support has been determined by renewal rates within our support agreements, the actual amounts charged to customers for renewal of their support services or based on an estimated selling price.

Professional and other services

Professional services revenue is recognized upon completion of certain contractual milestones and customer acceptance of the services rendered. Other services revenues include hardware repair services and custom software implementation projects. Hardware repair services revenues are recognized when the services are complete. Software implementation revenues are recognized upon completion of certain contractual milestones and customer acceptance of the services rendered or as services are performed under the percentage-of-completion method when we are reasonably able to estimate the total effort required to complete the contract.

Deferred revenue and deferred cost of sales

Deferred revenue and associated amounts received or billed for the following types of transactions:

Undelivered elements of an arrangement—Certain arrangements include specified software upgrades and enhancements to an existing product. Revenue for such arrangements is deferred until the future obligation is fulfilled. Additionally, certain hardware shipments that have been delivered are deferred when customer acceptance is uncertain and is recognized upon customer acceptance.

Technical support services—We have a number of technical support agreements with our customers for hardware and software maintenance. Generally, these services are billed in advance and recognized over the term of the agreement.

Cost of sales associated with deferred revenue is also deferred. These deferred costs are recognized when the associated revenue is recognized.
    
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We have a relatively small set of multinational customers that typically make up the majority of our accounts receivable balance. Our allowance for doubtful accounts is determined using a combination of factors to ensure that our trade receivables balances are not overstated. We record reserves for individual accounts when we become aware of a customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations to us, such as in the case of bankruptcy filings or deterioration in the customer’s operating results or financial position. If circumstances related to customers change, our estimates of the recoverability of receivables would be further adjusted. At December 31, 2015, 36.0% of our accounts receivable was due from a tier-one U.S carrier. If one of our large customers or a number of our smaller customers files for bankruptcy or otherwise is unable to pay the amounts due to us, the current allowance for doubtful accounts may not be adequate. During the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were no significant account balances reserved.

We maintain a non-specific bad debt reserve for all customers. This non-specific bad debt reserve is calculated based on our historical pattern of bad debt write offs as a percentage gross accounts receivable for the current rolling eight quarters.

Inventory Valuation

We record an inventory valuation allowance for estimated obsolete or unmarketable inventories as the difference between the cost of inventories and the estimated net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. Our inventory valuation allowances establish a new cost basis for inventory. Factors influencing the provision

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include: changes in demand; rapid technological changes; product life cycle and development plans; component cost trends; product pricing; regulatory requirements affecting components; and physical deterioration. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management, additional provisions for inventory reserves may be required. Our estimate for the allowance is based on the assumption that our customers comply with their current contractual obligations. We provide long-life support to our customers and therefore we have material levels of customer specific inventory. If our customers experience a financial hardship or if we experience unplanned cancellations of customer contracts, the current provision for the inventory reserves may be inadequate. Additionally, we may incur additional expenses associated with any non-cancelable purchase obligations to our suppliers if they provide customer-specific components.

Long-Lived Assets

Our long-lived assets include definite-lived intangible assets and property and equipment. The net balance of our definite-lived intangible assets and property and equipment at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 amounted to $36.5 million and $53.0 million.

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization, primarily consist of acquired patents, completed technology, technology licenses, trade names and customer lists. Intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives with remaining lives of two to six years as of December 31, 2015. Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation, primarily consists of office equipment and software, manufacturing equipment, leasehold improvements and other physical assets owned by us. Property and equipment are being depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from one to fifteen years. We assess impairment of intangible assets and property and equipment whenever conditions indicate that the carrying values of the assets may not be recoverable.

Conditions that would trigger a long-lived asset impairment assessment include, but are not limited to, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate that could affect the value of an asset or an adverse action or assessment by a regulator. If we determine that a long-lived asset impairment assessment is required, we must determine the fair value of the asset. Impairments would be recognized in operating results to the extent that the carrying value exceeds this calculated fair value of the long-lived assets. We determined triggering events occurred during the third quarters of 2014 due to lower than expected sales within our Software-Systems segment and 2013 due to a significant decrease in the Company's stock price which required analysis of the recoverability of the Company's long-lived assets. After finalizing this analysis, we concluded our long-lived assets were not impaired.

Considerable management judgment is required in determining if and when a condition would trigger an impairment assessment of our long-lived assets and once such a determination has been made, considerable management judgment is required to determine the expected future cash flows and the fair market value of the long-lived asset. If and when a condition has triggered an impairment analysis of our long-lived assets, we may incur substantial impairment losses due to the write-down or the write-off of our long-lived assets.

Accrued Restructuring

Because we have a history of paying severance benefits, expenses associated with exit or disposal activities are recognized when probable and estimable.

We have engaged, and may continue to engage, in restructuring actions, which require us to make significant estimates in several areas including: realizable values of assets made redundant or obsolete; expenses for severance and other employee separation costs; the ability and timing to generate sublease income, as well as our ability to terminate lease obligations at the amounts we have estimated; and other exit costs. Should the actual amounts differ from our estimates, the amount of the restructuring charges could be materially impacted. For a description of our restructuring actions, refer to our discussion of restructuring and other charges, net in the Results of Operations section.

Accrued Warranty

We provide for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized. Our standard product warranty terms generally include repairs or replacement of a product at no additional charge for a specified period of time, which is generally 12 or 24 months after shipment. The workmanship of our products produced by our contract manufacturer is covered under warranties provided by the contract manufacturer for 12 to 24 months. We engage in extensive product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of our component suppliers. Our estimated warranty obligation is based upon ongoing product failure rates, internal repair costs, contract manufacturing repair charges for repairs not covered by the contract manufacturer’s warranty, average cost per repair and current period product shipments. If actual

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product failure rates, repair rates, service delivery costs, or post-sales support costs differ from our estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required. Additionally, we accrue warranty costs for specific customer product repairs that are in excess of our warranty obligation calculation described above. Accrued warranty reserves are included in short-term and long-term other accrued liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Income Taxes

Income tax accounting requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of the assets and liabilities. We record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets if it is “more likely than not” that all or a portion of the asset will not be realized due to inability to generate sufficient taxable income in the relevant period to utilize the deferred tax asset. Our net deferred tax assets amounted to $1.2 million as of December 31, 2015. We have considered future market growth, forecasted earnings, future taxable income, the mix of earnings in the jurisdictions in which we operate and prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in determining the need for a valuation allowance. In the event we were to determine that we would not be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets in the future, we would increase the valuation allowance and make a corresponding charge to earnings in the period in which we make such determination. Likewise, if we later determine that we are more likely than not to realize the net deferred tax assets, we would reverse the applicable portion of the previously provided valuation allowance. All future reversals of the valuation allowance would result in a benefit in the period recognized.

We evaluate liabilities for estimated tax exposures in all of our operational jurisdictions. The calculation of our tax liabilities includes addressing uncertainties in the application of complex tax regulations. We recognize liabilities for uncertain tax positions in the U.S. and other tax jurisdictions based on recognition and measurement criteria that allow financial statement benefits to be recognized only for tax positions that are more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon tax audit, administrative appeals or final court determination. The liabilities are reviewed for their adequacy and appropriateness. Changes to our assumptions could cause a revision of past estimates. Such a change in measurement would result in the recognition of a tax benefit or an additional charge to the tax provision.

Stock-based Compensation

We measure stock-based compensation at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and recognize expense on a straight-line basis over the employee's requisite service period. For performance-based restricted stock unit awards, the requisite service period is equal to the period of time over which performance objectives underlying the award are expected to be achieved and vested. The number of shares that ultimately vest depends on the achievement of certain performance criteria over the measurement period. For non-market based performance-based restricted stock we reevaluate quarterly the period during which the performance objective will be met and the number of shares expected to vest. The amount of expense recorded each period is based on our estimate of the number of awards that will ultimately vest.

We estimate the fair value of stock options and purchase rights under our employee stock purchase plans using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model incorporates several highly subjective assumptions including expected volatility, expected term and interest rates.

In reaching our determination of expected volatility, we use the historic volatility of our shares of common stock. We base the expected term of our stock options on historic experience. The expected term for purchase rights under our employee stock plans is based on the 18 month offering period. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturities in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the option or share.

The calculation includes several assumptions that require management's judgment. The expected term of the option or share is determined based on assumptions about patterns of employee exercises and represents a probability-weighted average time-period from grant until exercise of stock options, subject to information available at time of grant. Determining expected volatility generally begins with calculating historical volatility for a similar long-term period and then considers the ways in which the future is reasonably expected to differ from the past.

The grant-date fair value of the PRSUs awarded in 2015 was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation consistent with the fair value principals of Topic 718 since these awards vest based upon market conditions. Expense is recognized over a derived service period determined by the Monte Carlo simulation. If the conditions of PRSUs are met before the derived service period ends, all remaining expense will be recognized in the period the conditions are met.



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The input factors used in the valuation models are based on subjective future expectations combined with management judgment. If there is a difference between the assumptions used in determining stock-based compensation cost and the actual factors which become known over time, we may change the input factors used in determining stock-based compensation costs. These changes may materially impact the results of operations in the event such changes are made. In addition, if we were to modify any awards, additional charges would be taken. If our actual forfeiture rate is materially different from our estimate the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the current period. See Note 16 — Employee Benefit Plans of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion on stock-based compensation.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes to simplify the presentation of deferred taxes in the statement of financial position. The updated guidance requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. The update to the standard is effective for all interim and annual period is fiscals years beginning after December 15, 2016 with early application permitted as of the beginning of any interim or annual reporting period. This guidance may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax assets and liabilities or retrospectively to all periods presented. We have early adopted the updated guidance and have applied retrospectively to all periods presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," which is the new comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The standard's core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date," which was issued in August 2015, revised the effective date for this ASU to annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted, but not earlier than the original effective date of annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016, for public entities. Entities will have the option of using either a full retrospective approach or a modified approach to adopt the guidance in ASU 2014-09. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.


Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and equity trading prices, which could affect our financial position and results of operations.

Foreign Currency Risk. We pay the expenses of our international operations in local currencies, namely, the Canadian Dollar, Euro, Chinese Yuan, Indian Rupee and British Pound Sterling. Our international operations are subject to risks typical of an international business, including, but not limited to: differing economic conditions, changes in political climate, differing tax structures, foreign exchange rate volatility and other regulations and restrictions. Accordingly, future results could be materially and adversely affected by changes in these or other factors. We are also exposed to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as the balance sheets and income statements of our foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. Dollars during the consolidation process. Because exchange rates vary, these results, when translated, may vary from expectations and adversely affect overall expected profitability.

Based on our policy, we have established a foreign currency exposure management program which uses derivative foreign exchange contracts to address nonfunctional currency exposures. In order to reduce the potentially adverse effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, we have entered into forward exchange contracts. These hedging transactions limit our exposure to changes in the U.S. Dollar to the Indian Rupee exchange rates, and as of December 31, 2015 the total notional or contractual value of the contracts we held was $14.2 million. These contracts will mature over the next 15 months.

Holding other variables constant, a 10% adverse fluctuation, in relation to our hedge positions, of the U.S. Dollar relative to the Indian Rupee would require an adjustment of $1.7 million and increase our Indian Rupee hedge liability as of December 31, 2015, to $1.4 million. A 10% favorable fluctuation, in relation to our hedge positions, of the U.S. Dollar relative to the Indian Rupee would result in an adjustment of $1.1 million, reversing our Indian Rupee hedge liability and creating a hedge asset as December 31, 2015, in the amount of $1.4 million. We do not expect a 10% fluctuation to have any impact on our operating results as the underlying hedged transactions will move in an equal and opposite direction. If there is an

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unfavorable movement in the Indian Rupee relative to our hedged positions this would be offset by reduced expenses, after conversion to the U.S. Dollar, associated with obligations paid for in the Indian Rupee.




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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
 
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2015
 
For the Year Ended December 31, 2014
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenues
$
48,687

 
$
47,049

 
$
44,780

 
$
44,077

 
$
43,799

 
$
49,964

 
$
50,805

 
$
48,174

Gross margin
12,626

 
12,601

 
13,007

 
13,918

 
11,148

 
12,007

 
14,697

 
13,950

Loss from operations
(6,993
)
 
(3,533
)
 
(2,016
)
 
(1,523
)
 
(9,464
)
 
(7,429
)
 
(4,103
)
 
(4,304
)
Net loss
(7,053
)
 
(4,119
)
 
(2,066
)
 
(1,440
)
 
(10,434
)
 
(8,211
)
 
(4,469
)
 
(4,467
)
Loss per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.19
)
 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.35
)
 
$
(0.23
)
 
$
(0.12
)
 
$
(0.12
)
Diluted
$
(0.19
)
 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.35
)
 
$
(0.23
)
 
$
(0.12
)
 
$
(0.12
)




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MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

The management of the Company is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The Company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding reliability of financial reporting and the preparation and fair presentation of published financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) in the Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013). Based on our assessment, we conclude that, as of December 31, 2015 the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is effective based on those criteria to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, has been audited by KPMG LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm who also audited the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Item 8, as stated in the report which appears on page 47 hereof.


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Radisys Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Radisys Corporation and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, changes in shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015. We also have audited Radisys Corporation's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Radisys Corporation's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Radisys Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, Radisys Corporation maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2015, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.


/s/ KPMG LLP
Portland, Oregon
March 2, 2016


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RADISYS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Revenues
$
184,593


$
192,742

 
$
237,863

Cost of sales:
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of sales
124,579


132,730

 
165,166

Amortization of purchased technology
7,862


8,210

 
8,559

Total cost of sales
132,441

 
140,940

 
173,725

Gross margin
52,152

 
51,802

 
64,138

Research and development
25,529


31,958

 
45,000

Selling, general and administrative
30,628


35,862

 
41,210

Intangible assets amortization
5,040


5,077

 
5,215

Restructuring and other charges, net
5,020


4,205

 
7,479

Loss from operations
(14,065
)
 
(25,300
)
 
(34,766
)
Interest expense
(515
)

(1,242
)
 
(1,220
)
Interest income
96

 
64

 
26

Other income
1,548

 
1,389

 
1,511

Loss before income tax expense
(12,936
)
 
(25,089
)
 
(34,449
)
Income tax expense
1,742


2,492

 
14,955

Net loss
$
(14,678
)
 
$
(27,581
)
 
$
(49,404
)
Net loss per share:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(0.79
)
 
$
(1.72
)
Diluted
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(0.79
)
 
$
(1.72
)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
36,789

 
34,699

 
28,805

Diluted
36,789

 
34,699

 
28,805


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


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RADISYS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In thousands)

 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Net loss
$
(14,678
)
 
$
(27,581
)
 
$
(49,404
)
Other comprehensive loss:
 
 
 
 
 
Translation adjustments
(1,255
)
 
(556
)
 
(438
)
Adjustment for fair value of hedge derivatives, net of tax
(67
)
 
123

 
(110
)
Other comprehensive loss
(1,322
)
 
(433
)
 
(548
)
Comprehensive loss
$
(16,000
)
 
$
(28,014
)
 
$
(49,952
)

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


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RADISYS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands except per share amounts)
 
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31, 2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
20,764


$
31,242

Accounts receivable, net
60,942


43,845

Other receivables
11,304

 
6,324

Deferred cost of sales
14,113

 
176

Inventories, net
16,812

 
18,475

Other current assets
2,794


3,276

Total current assets
126,729


103,338

Property and equipment, net
6,134


9,786

Intangible assets, net
30,322


43,224

Long-term deferred tax assets, net
1,173

 
1,080

Other assets
2,711

 
3,468

Total assets
$
167,069


$
160,896

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
43,451


$
33,679

Accrued wages and bonuses
7,250

 
5,006

Deferred revenue
23,062


6,380

Line of credit
15,000


10,000

Other accrued liabilities
9,404

 
7,255

Convertible senior notes

 
18,000

Total current liabilities
98,167


80,320

Long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
Other long-term liabilities
2,985


2,800

Total long-term liabilities
2,985

 
2,800

Total liabilities
101,152


83,120

Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)


 
 
Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock — $0.01 par value, 5,664 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014

 

Common stock — no par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 36,959 and 36,532 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014
338,165


334,024

Accumulated deficit
(271,349
)

(256,671
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
Cumulative translation adjustments
(80
)
 
1,175

Unrealized loss on hedge instruments
(819
)
 
(752
)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(899
)

423

Total shareholders’ equity
65,917


77,776

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
167,069


$
160,896


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

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RADISYS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands)
 
 
Common Stock
 
Accumulated
Deficit
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (loss)
 
Total
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Balances, December 31, 2012
28,471

 
$
303,724

 
$
(179,686
)
 
$
1,404

 
$
125,442

Shares issued pursuant to benefit plans
424

 
806

 

 

 
806

Stock based compensation associated with employee benefit plans

 
5,298

 

 

 
5,298

Vesting of restricted stock units
417

 

 

 

 

Restricted share forfeitures for tax settlements
(114
)
 
(458
)
 

 

 
(458
)
Net adjustment for fair value of hedge derivatives, net of taxes

 

 

 
(110
)
 
(110
)
Translation adjustments

 

 

 
(438
)
 
(438
)
Net loss for the period

 

 
(49,404
)
 

 
(49,404
)
Balances, December 31, 2013
29,198

 
$
309,370

 
$
(229,090
)
 
$
856

 
$
81,136

Shares issued pursuant to benefit plans
281

 
635

 

 

 
635

Stock based compensation associated with employee benefit plans

 
4,097

 

 

 
4,097

Vesting of restricted stock units
709

 

 

 

 

Restricted share forfeitures for tax settlements
(211
)
 
(629
)
 

 

 
(629
)
Net adjustment for fair value of hedge derivatives, net of taxes

 

 

 
123

 
123

Translation adjustments

 

 

 
(556
)
 
(556
)
Issuance of common stock
6,555

 
20,551

 

 

 
20,551

Net loss for the period

 

 
(27,581
)
 

 
(27,581
)
Balances, December 31, 2014
36,532

 
$
334,024

 
$
(256,671
)
 
$
423

 
$
77,776

Shares issued pursuant to benefit plans
205

 
331

 

 

 
331

Stock based compensation associated with employee benefit plans

 
3,952

 

 

 
3,952

Vesting of restricted stock units
279

 

 

 

 

Restricted share forfeitures for tax settlements
(57
)
 
(142
)
 

 

 
(142
)
Net adjustment for fair value of hedge derivatives, net of taxes

 

 

 
(67
)
 
(67
)
Translation adjustments

 

 

 
(1,255
)
 
(1,255
)
Net loss for the period

 

 
(14,678
)
 

 
(14,678
)
Balances, December 31, 2015
36,959

 
$
338,165

 
$
(271,349
)
 
$
(899
)
 
$
65,917


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


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RADISYS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(14,678
)
 
$
(27,581
)
 
$
(49,404
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
18,478


20,240

 
21,748

Inventory write downs
1,447

 
2,539

 
3,302

Deferred income taxes
106

 
3,106

 
703

Deferred tax valuation allowance provision

 

 
12,476

Write off of purchased computer software



 
2,868

Gain on sale of assets

 

 
(2,303
)
Stock-based compensation expense
3,952


4,097

 
5,298

Other
(217
)
 
119

 
330

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(17,121
)

(2,262
)
 
11,119

Other receivables
(5,040
)

(3,689
)
 
(303
)
Inventories and deferred cost of sales
(13,801
)

4,313

 
69

Accounts payable
9,853


(1,534
)
 
(6,013
)
Accrued wages and bonuses
2,043

 
(538
)
 
(1,640
)
Accrued restructuring
(89
)
 
(2,006
)
 
1,551

Deferred revenue
16,682


(1,875
)
 
(1,057
)
Other
3,442

 
(1,726
)
 
(835
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
5,057

 
(6,797
)
 
(2,091
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(2,224
)

(2,396
)
 
(6,047
)
Proceeds from sale of assets

 
200

 
2,552

Net cash used in investing activities
(2,224
)
 
(2,196
)
 
(3,495
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowings on line of credit
13,500

 

 
15,000

Payments on line of credit
(8,500
)

(5,000
)
 

Repayment of convertible senior notes
(18,000
)


 
(16,919
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
331


21,186

 
806

Other financing activities
(142
)

(882
)
 
(921
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(12,811
)

15,304

 
(2,034
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(500
)

(551
)
 
(80
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(10,478
)

5,760

 
(7,700
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
31,242


25,482

 
33,182

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
20,764


$
31,242

 
$
25,482

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during the year for:
 
 
 
 
 
     Interest
$
835

 
$
1,207

 
$
1,090

     Income taxes
$
1,289

 
$
1,532

 
$
1,415


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

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Note 1 — Nature of Operations

Radisys Corporation (NASDAQ: RSYS), the services acceleration company, provides application aware traffic distribution platforms, real-time media processing products and wireless access technologies. The Company's products and services are managed as two operating segments: Software-Systems and Embedded Products and Hardware Services.

Software-Systems. Software-Systems is comprised of three product families: FlowEngine, MediaEngine and CellEngine.

FlowEngine products target the communication and content provider traffic management market, are a family of products designed to classify and intelligently distribute session data flows to appropriate network processing resources.

MediaEngine products provide the necessary media processing capabilities required for a broad range of applications including Voice over Long-Term Evolution ("VoLTE"), Voice over WiFi (“VoWifi”), Web Real-Time Communication ("WebRTC"), multimedia conferencing, as well as the transcoding required to achieve interoperability between legacy and new generation devices using disparate audio and video codecs.

CellEngine software is the protocol foundation that enables the communication linkage between end user wireless devices and the small cell base stations mobile carriers in both the 3G and LTE networks.

Embedded Products and Hardware Services contains integrated systems and stand-alone products which control and move data in the core of telecom networks.

Note 2 — Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Consolidation and Presentation

The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been properly eliminated in consolidation.

Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation. Such reclassifications did not affect total cash flows, total net revenues, operating loss, net loss or shareholders' equity.

Management Estimates

The Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that may affect the amounts reported in its Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Revenue Recognition

Multiple Element Arrangements
 
A significant portion of the Company's revenue relates to product sales for which revenue is recognized upon shipment, with limited judgment required related to product returns. Title transfer for substantially all product sales occurs upon delivery of products to our customer's freight forwarders. The software elements included in certain components of Embedded Products and Hardware Service systems, FlowEngine and MediaEngine products are considered to be functioning together with the non-software elements to provide the tangible product's essential functionality and these arrangements generally include multiple elements such as hardware, technical support services as well as software upgrades or enhancements on a when and if available basis. Arrangements including multiple elements require significant management judgment to evaluate the effective terms of agreements, our performance commitments and determination of fair value of the various deliverables under the arrangement.

For hardware sales which may include software, ASC 605 Revenue Recognition provides a fair value hierarchy in order to determine the appropriate relative fair value for each element of an arrangement. When available, the Company uses vendor specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) to determine the estimated fair value of each element of the arrangement. In the absence of VSOE or third−party evidence ("TPE") for a delivered element, the Company then uses an estimated selling price in order to

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determine fair value. Estimated selling prices represent the Company's best estimate of the price at which it would transact if the deliverables were sold on a standalone basis. For technical support services, the Company generally determines its selling price based on VSOE as supported by substantive renewal rates in the related service agreements. In certain instances where VSOE cannot be established, the Company then relies upon its estimated selling price for such deliverables as TPE is generally not available due to the unique company-specific terms surrounding such service agreements. In establishing an appropriate estimated selling price for these technical support agreements, the Company considered entity specific factors such as its historical and projected costs, historical and projected revenues, and profit objectives. The Company also considered market specific factors when establishing reasonable profit objectives.

Hardware

Revenue from hardware products is recognized in accordance with ASC 605 Revenue Recognition. Under the Company’s standard terms and conditions of sale, the Company transfers title and risk of loss to the customer at the time product is shipped to the customer and revenue is recognized accordingly, unless customer acceptance is uncertain or significant obligations remain. The Company reduces revenue for estimated customer returns for rotation rights according to agreements with the Company's distributors. The amount of revenues derived from distributors as a percentage of revenues was 15.1%, 16.3% and 14.3% for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. Revenues associated with distributors are generally recognized upon shipment as the Company has established a sell-to model with distributors. The Company accrues the estimated cost of product warranties, based on historical experience at the time the Company recognizes revenue.

The software elements included in certain components of embedded product systems and MediaEngine products are considered to be functioning together with the non-software elements to provide the tangible product's essential functionality and the Company’s MediaEngine arrangements generally include multiple elements such as hardware and technical support services.

Software licenses and royalties

Revenue from software licenses and royalties is recognized in accordance with ASC 985 Software. The Company recognizes software license revenue at the time of shipment or upon delivery of the software master provided that the revenue recognition criteria have been met and VSOE exists to allocate the total fee to all undelivered elements of the arrangement. The Company defers revenue on arrangements, including specified software upgrades, until the specified upgrade has been delivered. Revenue from customers for prepaid, non-refundable software royalties is recorded when the revenue recognition criteria have been met. Revenue for non-prepaid royalties is recognized at the time the Company receives reporting from customers as the Company has not established an ability to reliably estimate customer royalties prior to time contractually obligated reporting is received.

Technical support services

Technical support services revenue is recognized as earned on the straight-line basis over the term of the contract. The fair value of the Company’s post-contract support has been determined by renewal rates within the Company’s support agreements, the actual amounts charged to customers for renewal of their support services or based on an estimated selling price.

Professional and other services

Professional services revenue is recognized upon completion of certain contractual milestones and customer acceptance of the services rendered. Other services revenues include hardware repair services and custom software implementation projects. Hardware repair services revenues are recognized when the services are complete. Software implementation revenues are recognized upon completion of certain contractual milestones and customer acceptance of the services rendered or as services are performed under the percentage-of-completion method when the Company is reasonably able to estimate the total effort required to complete the contract.

Deferred revenue

Deferred revenue represents amounts received or billed for the following types of transactions:

Undelivered elements of an arrangement—Certain software sales include specified upgrades and enhancements to an existing product. Revenue for such products is deferred until the future obligation is fulfilled. Additionally,

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certain hardware shipments that have been delivered are deferred when customer acceptance is uncertain and revenue is recognized upon customer acceptance.

Technical support services—The Company has a number of technical support agreements with customers for hardware and software maintenance. Generally, these services are billed in advance and recognized over the term of the agreement.

Cost of sales associated with deferred revenue is also deferred. These deferred costs are recognized when the associated revenue is recognized.

Capitalized Software Development Costs

The Company does not capitalize internal software development costs incurred in the production of computer software as the Company does not incur any material costs between the point of technological feasibility and general release of the product to customers in the future. As such software development costs are expensed as research and development (“R&D”) costs.

Shipping Costs

The Company’s shipping and handling costs for product sales are included under cost of sales for all periods presented. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 shipping and handling costs represented approximately 2% of cost of sales.

Advertising Costs

The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs consist primarily of media, display, web, and print advertising, along with trade show costs and product demos and brochures. For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 advertising costs were $0.9 million, $1.1 million and $2.0 million.

Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents.

Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are stated at invoice amount net of an allowance for doubtful accounts and do not bear interest. An allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained for estimated losses resulting from the inability of customers to make required payments. Management reviews the allowance for doubtful accounts quarterly for reasonableness and adequacy. If the financial condition of the Company’s customers were to deteriorate resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional provisions for uncollectible accounts receivable may be required. In the event the Company determined that a smaller or larger reserve was appropriate, it would record a credit or a charge in the period in which such determination is made. In addition to specific customer reserves, the Company maintains a non-specific bad debt reserve for all customers. This non-specific bad debt reserve is calculated based on the Company's historical pattern of bad debt write-offs as a percentage of gross accounts receivable for the current rolling eight quarters, which percentage is then applied to the current gross accounts receivable. The Company’s customers are concentrated in the technology industry and the collection of its accounts receivable are directly associated with the operational results of the industry.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis, or market, net of an inventory valuation allowance. The Company uses a standard cost methodology to determine the cost basis for its inventories. The Company evaluates inventory on a quarterly basis for obsolete or slow-moving items to ascertain if the recorded allowance is reasonable and adequate. Inventory is written down for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. The Company's inventory valuation allowances establish a new cost basis for inventory.

Long-Lived Assets


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Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and definite-life intangible assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company assesses the impairment of the assets based on the undiscounted future cash flow the assets are expected to generate compared to the carrying value of the assets. If the carrying amount of the assets is determined not to be recoverable, a write-down to fair value is recorded. Management estimates future cash flows using assumptions about expected future operating performance. Management’s estimates of future cash flows may differ from actual cash flow due to, among other things, technological changes, economic conditions or changes to the Company’s business operations.

Intangible assets with estimable useful lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their respective estimated life and reviewed for impairment when certain triggering events suggest impairment has occurred. The Company determined that no triggering events occurred in 2015; however, it was determined that a triggering event occurred during the third quarter of 2014 and required an analysis of the recoverability of its long-lived assets. The Company concluded its long-lived assets were not impaired.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment is recorded at historical cost and is depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis according to the table below. In certain circumstances where the Company is aware that an asset’s life differs from the general guidelines set forth in its policy, management adjusts its depreciable life accordingly, to ensure expense is being recognized over the appropriate future periods. Ordinary maintenance and repair expenses are expensed when incurred.
Machinery, equipment, furniture and fixtures
 
5 years
Software, computer hardware and manufacturing test fixtures
 
3 years
Engineering demonstration products and samples
 
1 year
Leasehold improvements
 
Lesser of the lease term or estimated useful lives

Leases

The Company leases all of its facilities, certain office equipment and vehicles under non-cancelable operating leases that expire at various dates through 2020, along with options that permit renewals for additional periods. Rent escalations are considered in the determination of straight-line rent expense for operating leases. Leasehold improvements made at the inception of or during the lease are amortized over the shorter of the asset life or the lease term.

Accrued Restructuring

Expenses associated with exit or disposal activities are recognized when probable and estimable because the Company has a history of paying severance benefits. The Company has engaged, and may continue to engage, in restructuring actions, which require the Company to make significant estimates in several areas including: realizable values of assets made redundant or obsolete; expenses for severance and other employee separation costs; the ability and timing to generate sublease income, as well as the Company's ability to terminate lease obligations at the amounts estimated; and other exit costs. Should the actual amounts differ from the estimates, the amount of the restructuring charges could be materially impacted.

Warranty

The Company provides for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time it recognizes revenue. Products are generally sold with warranty coverage for a period of 12 or 24 months after shipment. On a quarterly basis the Company assesses the reasonableness and adequacy of the warranty liability and adjusts such amounts as necessary. Warranty reserves are included in other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014.

Research and Development

Research, development and engineering ("R&D") costs are expensed as incurred. R&D expenses consist primarily of salary, bonuses and benefits for product development staff, and cost of design and development supplies and equipment, net of reimbursements for non-recurring engineering services.


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Income Taxes

Income tax accounting requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established to reduce deferred tax assets if it is “more likely than not” that all or a portion of the asset will not be realized due to inability to generate sufficient taxable income in the relevant period to utilize the deferred tax asset. Tax law and rate changes are reflected in the period such changes are enacted. The Company recognizes uncertain tax positions after evaluating whether certain tax positions are more likely than not to be sustained by taxing authorities. In addition, the Company recognizes potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The Company reports accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in its Consolidated Balance Sheets. Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income (loss), translation adjustments and unrealized gains (losses) on hedging instruments net of their tax effect. The cumulative translation adjustments consist of unrealized gains (losses) for foreign currency translation.

Stock-Based Compensation

The Company measures stock-based compensation at the grant date, based on the fair value of the award, and recognizes expense on a straight-line basis over the employee's requisite service period. For performance-based restricted stock unit awards, the requisite service period is equal to the period of time over which performance objectives underlying the award are expected to be achieved and vested. The number of shares that ultimately vest depends on the achievement of certain performance criteria over the measurement period. For non-market based performance-based restricted stock, quarterly, we reevaluate the period during which the performance objective will be met and the number of shares expected to vest. The amount of quarterly expense recorded each period is based on our estimate of the number of awards that will ultimately vest.

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options and purchase rights under our employee stock purchase plans using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model incorporates several highly subjective assumptions including expected volatility, expected term and interest rates.

In reaching our determination of expected volatility, we use the historic volatility of our shares of common stock. We base the expected term of our stock options on historic experience. The expected term for purchase rights under our employee stock plans is based on the 18 month offering period. The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturities in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the option or share.

The calculation includes several assumptions that require management's judgment. The expected term of the option or share is determined based on assumptions about patterns of employee exercises and represents a probability-weighted average time-period from grant until exercise of stock options, subject to information available at time of grant. Determining expected volatility generally begins with calculating historical volatility for a similar long-term period and then considers the ways in which the future is reasonably expected to differ from the past.

The grant-date fair value of the PRSUs awarded in 2015 was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation consistent with the fair value principals of Topic 718 since these awards vest based upon market conditions. Expense is recognized over a derived service period determined by the Monte Carlo simulation. If the conditions of PRSUs are met before the derived service period ends, all remaining expense will be recognized in the period the conditions are met.

The input factors used in the valuation model are based on subjective future expectations combined with management's judgment. If there is a difference between the assumptions used in determining stock-based compensation cost and the actual factors which become known over time, we may change the input factors used in determining stock-based compensation costs. These changes may materially impact the results of operations in the event such changes are made. In addition, if we were to modify any awards, additional charges would be taken. If our actual forfeiture rate is materially different from our estimate the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have recorded in the current period. See Note 16 — Employee Benefit Plans of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a further discussion on stock-based compensation.

Net loss per share


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Basic loss per share amounts are computed based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted net loss per share incorporates the incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options, incremental shares associated with the assumed vesting of restricted stock and the assumed conversion of the Company’s convertible notes, as if the conversion to common shares had occurred at the beginning of the fiscal year and when such conversion would have a dilutive effect. When the conversion of the Company’s convertible notes are dilutive, earnings would be adjusted for interest expense incurred on the convertible notes.

Derivatives

The Company hedges exposure to changes in exchange rates from the US Dollar to the Indian Rupee. These derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value. Unrealized gain positions are recorded as other current assets and unrealized loss positions are recorded as other accrued liabilities. Changes in the fair values of the outstanding derivatives that are highly effective are recorded in other comprehensive income until net income (loss) is affected by the variability of the cash flows of the hedged transaction. Hedge ineffectiveness could result when the amount of the Company’s hedge contracts exceed the Company’s forecasted or actual transactions for which the hedge contracts were designed to hedge. Once a hedge contract matures the associated gain (loss) on the contract will remain in other comprehensive income (loss) until the underlying hedged transaction affects net income (loss), at which time the gain (loss) will be recorded to the expense line item being hedged, which is primarily cost of sales and research and development. The Company only enters into derivative contracts in order to hedge foreign currency exposure. If the Company entered into a contract for speculative reasons or if the Company’s current hedge position becomes ineffective, changes in the fair values of the derivatives would be recognized in earnings in the current period.

Foreign currency translation

Assets and liabilities of international operations using a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. Income and expense accounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the average daily rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are recorded as a separate component in shareholders’ equity. Foreign exchange transaction gains and losses are included in other income (expense), net, in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes to simplify the presentation of deferred taxes in the statement of financial position. The updated guidance requires that deferred tax assets and liabilities be classified as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. The update to the standard is effective for all interim and annual period is fiscals years beginning after December 15, 2016 with early application permitted as of the beginning of any interim or annual reporting period. This guidance may be applied either prospectively to all deferred tax assets and liabilities or retrospectively to all periods presented. The Company has early adopted the updated guidance and have applied retrospectively to all periods presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets which resulted in the reclassification of $0.2 million short-term deferred tax assets, net to long-term deferred tax assets, net.
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)," which is the new comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The standard's core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2015-14, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date," which was issued in August 2015, revised the effective date for this ASU to annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted, but not earlier than the original effective date of annual and interim periods beginning on or after December 15, 2016, for public entities. Entities will have the option of using either a full retrospective approach or a modified approach to adopt the guidance in ASU 2014-09. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.

Note 3 — Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company measures at fair value certain financial assets and liabilities. GAAP specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Company's market assumptions. These two types of inputs have created the following fair-value hierarchy:


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Level 1— Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets;

Level 2— Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets; and

Level 3— Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or significant value drivers are unobservable.

Foreign currency forward contracts are measured at fair value using models based on observable market inputs such as foreign currency exchange rates; therefore, they are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

The following tables summarizes the fair value measurements as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 for the Company's financial instruments (in thousands):
 
Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2015
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Foreign currency forward contracts
(277
)
 

 
(277
)
 


 
Fair Value Measurements as of December 31, 2014
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Foreign currency forward contracts
(83
)
 

 
(83
)
 


Until the fourth quarter 2014, the Company had obligations ("contingent consideration"), to be paid in cash, related to the acquisition of Continuous Computing Corporation ("Continuous Computing") based on the amount of product royalty revenues to be generated by a specified set of contracts associated with certain of Continuous Computing's products over a period of 36 months after closing. The contingent consideration liability was established at the time of acquisition and was evaluated at the end of each reporting period. As the significant inputs used in determining the fair value were unobservable, this liability was classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

The fair value of the contingent consideration was determined by calculating the net present value of the expected payments using significant inputs that are not observable in the market, including revenue projections and discount rates consistent with the level of risk of achievement; therefore the Company developed its own assumptions for the expected product royalty revenues generated under the arrangement. The fair value of the contingent consideration was affected most significantly by changes in the amount and timing of the revenue projections. If the revenue projections increased or decreased the fair value of the contingent consideration would increase or decrease accordingly in amounts that will vary based on the timing of the projected revenues and the timing of the expected payments. The royalty earning period for Continuous Computing's products was completed during the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The remaining liability was paid in the fourth quarter of 2014.

The following table summarizes level 3 activity for the Company's contingent consideration liability (in thousands): 
 
Fair Value
Contingent Consideration
Balance at December 31, 2013
390

Additions

Decrease in liability due to re-measurement
(156
)
Payments
(273
)
Accretion
39

Balance at December 31, 2014
$


The Company recorded all changes in estimates and accretion on the contingent consideration liability to restructuring and other charges, net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis


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The Company assessed certain long-lived assets for impairment during the third quarter of 2014, comparing the undiscounted future cash flow the assets are expected to generate to the carrying value of the assets. The probability-weighted analysis of expected undiscounted future cash flows exceeded the book value of the long lived assets by $5.0 million, or 28%. Key assumptions used in this analysis included revenue growth for the Company's technologies as well as general economic and business conditions.


Note 4 — Accounts Receivable and Other Receivables

Accounts receivable balances consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Accounts receivable, gross
$
61,045

 
$
43,969

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
(103
)
 
(124
)
Accounts receivable, net
$
60,942

 
$
43,845


Accounts receivable at December 31, 2015 and 2014 consisted of sales to the Company’s customers which are generally based on standard terms and conditions. The Company recorded the following activity in allowance for doubtful accounts (in thousands):
 
For the Years Ended
December 31,
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts, beginning of the year
$
124

 
$
348

 
$
779

Charged to costs and expenses
(17
)
 
(75
)
 
(310
)
Less: write-offs, net of recoveries
(4
)
 
(149
)
 
(121
)
Remaining allowance, end of the year
$
103

 
$
124

 
$
348


As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, other receivables were $11.3 million and $6.3 million. Other receivables consisted primarily of non-trade receivables including inventory sold to the Company's contract manufacturing partner or other integration partners on which the Company does not recognize revenue and net receivables for value-added taxes.


Note 5 — Inventories and Deferred Cost of Sales

Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Raw materials
$
14,546

 
$
9,219

Work-in-process
98

 
1,195

Finished goods
7,485

 
10,762

 
22,129

 
21,176

Less: inventory valuation allowance
(5,317
)
 
(2,701
)
Inventories, net
$
16,812

 
$
18,475


Consigned inventory is held at third-party locations, including the Company's contract manufacturing partner and customers. The Company retains title to the inventory until purchased by the third-party. Consigned inventory, consisting of raw materials and finished goods, was $11.5 million and $2.6 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014.

The Company’s consignment inventory with its contract manufacturer consists of inventory transferred from the Company’s prior contract manufacturer as well as inventory that has been purchased by the contract manufacturer as a result of the Company's forecasted demand. The Company is contractually obligated to purchase inventory transferred from the Company's prior contract manufacturer after the inventory ages for 365 days. The Company is also contractually obligated to purchase inventory that has been purchased by the contract manufacturer as a result of the Company's forecasted demand when the inventory ages beyond 180 days and has no forecasted demand. The Company’s consignment inventory at its contract

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manufacturing partner was $8.7 million and $0.1 million as of December 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. The Company records a liability for adverse purchase commitments of inventory owned by its contract manufacturing partner. See Note 13 - Commitments and Contingencies for additional information regarding the Company's adverse purchase commitment liability.
The Company recorded the following charges associated with the valuation of inventory, inventory deposit and the adverse purchase commitment liability for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Inventory, net
$
1,476

 
$
2,412

 
$
3,302

Inventory deposit, net
(29
)
 
126

 
945

Adverse purchase commitments
1,831

 
323

 
327


The following is a summary of the change in the Company’s inventory valuation allowance for the years ended December 31 (in thousands):
 
2015
 
2014
Inventory valuation allowance, beginning of the year
$
2,701

 
$
7,037

Usage:
 
 
 
Inventory scrapped
(151
)
 
(5,768
)
Inventory utilized
(856
)
 
(1,005
)
Subtotal—usage
(1,007
)
 
(6,773
)
Write-downs of inventory valuation
2,332

 
3,417

Transfer from other liabilities (A)
1,291

 
(1,013
)
Transfer from inventory deposit valuation allowance

 
33

Inventory valuation allowance, end of the year
$
5,317

 
$
2,701


(A)
Transfer from other liabilities is related to obsolete inventory purchased from contract manufacturers during the year which was previously reserved for as an adverse purchase commitment. (Note 9—Other Accrued and Other Long-Term Liabilities and Note 13—Commitments and Contingencies.)

Deferred cost of sales are related to deferred revenue on shipments to customers and was $14.1 million and $0.2 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014.


Note 6 — Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Manufacturing equipment
 
$
22,049

 
$
24,643

Office equipment and software
 
25,087

 
30,702

Leasehold improvements
 
4,183

 
5,163

Property and equipment, gross
 
51,319

 
60,508

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
 
(45,185
)
 
(50,722
)
Property and equipment, net
 
$
6,134

 
$
9,786


Depreciation expense associated with property and equipment for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $5.6 million, $7.0 million and $8.0 million.


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Note 7 — Intangible Assets

The following tables summarize the Company’s total purchased intangible assets (in thousands):
 
Gross
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
December 31, 2015
 
 
 
 
 
Purchased technology
$
114,754

 
$
(95,260
)
 
$
19,494

Patents
6,472

 
(6,472
)
 

Customer lists
37,000

 
(30,534
)
 
6,466

Trade names
11,536

 
(7,174
)
 
4,362

Backlog
2,127

 
(2,127
)
 

Total intangible assets
$
171,889

 
$
(141,567
)
 
$
30,322

December 31, 2014
 
 
 
 
 
Purchased technology
$
114,754

 
$
(87,398
)
 
$
27,356

Patents
6,472

 
(6,472
)
 

Customer lists
37,000

 
(26,284
)
 
10,716

Trade names
11,536

 
(6,384
)
 
5,152

Backlog
2,127

 
(2,127
)
 

Total intangible assets
$
171,889

 
$
(128,665
)
 
$
43,224


Intangible assets amortization expense was $12.9 million, $13.3 million and $13.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. The Company’s purchased intangible assets have remaining useful lives of two to six years as of December 31, 2015. The Company reviews for impairment all of its purchased intangible assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.

The estimated future amortization expense of purchased intangible assets as of December 31, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):
For the Years Ending December 31,
Estimated
Intangible
Amortization
Amount
2016
$
12,747

2017
10,713

2018
4,870

2019
790

2020
790

Thereafter
412

Total estimated future amortization expense
$
30,322



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Note 8 — Restructuring and Other Charges

The following table summarizes the Company's restructuring and other gains and charges as presented in the Consolidated Statement of Operations (in thousands):
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Employee-related restructuring expenses
$
3,890

 
$
1,468

 
$
5,463

Facility reductions
392

 

 
602

Integration-related and other non-recurring expenses
629

 
2,097

 
1,039

Non-recurring legal expenses
109

 
796

 
779

Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liability

 
(156
)
 
(1,740
)
Write off of purchased computer software

 

 
2,868

Net gain from sale of OS-9 software assets

 

 
(1,532
)
Restructuring and other charges, net
$
5,020

 
$
4,205

 
$
7,479


Restructuring and other charges may include costs from non-recurring events such as costs incurred for employee severance, acquisition or divestiture activities, excess facility costs, certain legal costs, asset related charges and other expenses associated with business restructuring activities.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company recorded the following restructuring and other charges:

$3.9 million net expense relating to the severance of 130 employees primarily within Asia and North America. These actions were in connection with the restructuring of the Company's Embedded Products and Hardware Services segment's research and development and sales and general administrative functions and are presented net of reductions resulting from changes in previously estimated amounts for employee severance and associated payroll costs; and
$0.6 million integration-related net expense principally associated with asset disposals and transfer-related costs resulting from resource and site consolidation actions;
$0.4 million lease abandonment expense associated with reductions in certain of our international sites; and
$0.1 million legal expenses associated with non-operating strategic projects.

During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded the following restructuring and other charges:

$1.5 million net expense relating to the severance of employees in connection with the previously reported Penang site closure, as well as severance for 20 additional employees, net of reductions resulting from changes in previously estimated amounts for employee severance and associated payroll costs;
$2.1 million integration-related net expense principally associated with asset write-offs and personnel overlap resulting from resource consolidation primarily associated with the Penang site closure;
$0.8 million legal expenses associated with non-operating strategic projects; and
$0.2 million gain resulting from the decrease in fair value of the Continuous Computing contingent consideration liability.



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Accrued restructuring, which is included in other accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
Severance, payroll taxes and other employee benefits
 
Facility reductions
 
Total
Balance accrued as of December 31, 2014
$
166

 
$
587

 
$
753

Additions
4,436

 
392

 
4,828

Reversals
(546
)
 

 
(546
)
Expenditures
(3,974
)
 
(397
)
 
(4,371
)
Balance accrued as of December 31, 2015
$
82

 
$
582

 
$
664


Of the $0.7 million and $0.8 million accrued restructuring balance at December 31, 2015 and 2014, $0.1 million and $0.4 million is included in other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. These amounts represent the long-term portion of accrued lease abandonment charges. The remaining balances are presented in other accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company evaluates the adequacy of the accrued restructuring charges on a quarterly basis. Reversals are recorded in the period in which the Company determines that expected restructuring obligations are less than the amounts accrued.

Note 9 — Other Accrued and Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Accrued warranty reserve
$
2,036

 
$
2,018

Adverse purchase commitments
2,176

 
1,733

Accrued restructuring
575

 
332

Income tax payable, net
279

 
429

Other
4,338

 
2,743

Other accrued liabilities
$
9,404

 
$
7,255


Other long-term liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Accrued restructuring
$
89

 
$
421

Accrued warranty reserve
517

 
582

Long-term income tax payable
2,224

 
1,699

Other
155

 
98

Other long-term liabilities
$
2,985

 
$
2,800



Note 10 — Short-Term Borrowings

Silicon Valley Bank

On March 14, 2014, the Company entered into an amended and restated $25.0 million revolving line of credit agreement with Silicon Valley Bank ("SVB") (the "2014 Agreement") which has a stated maturity date of July 28, 2016. On May 30, 2014, the 2014 Agreement was amended to increase the letter of credit sublimit under the secured revolving credit facility from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000. On April 23, 2015, the 2014 Agreement was amended to further increase the letter of credit sublimit under the secured revolving credit facility from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 or the net borrowing availability. On February 8, 2016, the 2014 Agreement was amended to increase the revolving line of credit to $35.0 million (the "Amended Agreement") and to extend the stated maturity date to February 8, 2018. The secured revolving credit facility under the Amended

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Agreement is available for cash borrowings and is subject to a borrowing formula based upon eligible accounts receivable less outstanding letters of credit (aggregate letters of credit are not to exceed $5,000,000). Eligible accounts receivable include 80% of domestic and 75% of foreign accounts receivable (80% in certain cases), in each case, not greater than 60 days past original invoice date. The interest rate is dependent upon the Company's Liquidity (as defined in the Amended Agreement) when compared to a pre-determined threshold (the "Liquidity Threshold"), which is defined in the Amended Agreement as $15.0 million, with the exception of the last month end of each quarter, where it is defined as $20.0 million. Liquidity is calculated under the Amended Agreement as unrestricted cash plus unused availability on the revolving line of credit. The calculation of interest under the Amended Agreement is as follows:

When Liquidity is above the Liquidity Threshold, the interest rate is the prime rate (as published in Wall Street Journal) plus 0.75%;
When Liquidity is below the Liquidity Threshold, the interest rate is the prime rate (as published in Wall Street Journal) plus 2.25%;

Under the Amended Agreement, the Company is required to make interest payments monthly. The Company is further required to pay a loan modification fee of $35,000 and pay a facility fee of $52,500 annually. The Company paid a prorated facility fee equal to $48,000 in February 2016 and will pay the full facility fee of $52,500 annually thereafter. Under the Amended Agreement, the Company is required to pay the higher of actual monthly interest incurred or the interest equivalent of $10.0 million in average monthly borrowings. If the Company terminates the commitment under the Amended Agreement prior to the maturity date, the Company is required to pay a cancellation fee equal to 1.5% of the commitment under the Amended Agreement. As of the Amended agreement date, and at all times thereafter, the Company is required to maintain all US domestic cash accounts with SVB or an SVB affiliate.

The Amended Agreement requires the Company to make certain representations, warranties and other agreements that are customary in credit agreements of this type. The Amended Agreement also includes financial covenants that requires the Company to maintain minimum Liquidity of $10.0 million, which is tested monthly. Additionally, the Amended Agreement requires the Company to maintain a minimum adjusted EBITDA of at least $10,000,000 if the outstanding principal balance is greater than $15,000,000 or maintain a minimum adjusted EBITDA of at least $7,500,000 if the outstanding principal balance is equal to or less than $15,000,000, which is tested quarterly. The Amended Agreement defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income plus interest expense, depreciation expense, amortization expense, income tax expense, non-cash stock compensation expense and restructuring expense (limited to $1,700,000, $1,140,000, $1,000,000 at the first, second and third quarter 2016 measurement dates and $0 thereafter). The Amended Agreement removed the former requirement to maintain a deposit account balance of at least $4,000,000 with SVB or its affiliates and the requirement that the Company had to have at least 50% of its cash deposited with SVB or its affiliates or in an account where SVB has a control agreement

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had outstanding balances of $15.0 million and $10.0 million issued on its behalf under the Amended Agreement. At December 31, 2015, the Company had $8.3 million of total borrowing availability remaining under the Agreement. Under the Amended Agreement, the Company would have had $18.3 million of total borrowing availability. The Company was in compliance with all covenants under the Amended Agreement.

Note 11 — Convertible Debt

2013 Convertible Senior Notes

On February 15, 2013, the Company repaid at maturity the entire $16.9 million outstanding balance of the 2.75% convertible senior notes due 2013 (the "2013 convertible senior notes") in accordance with the terms thereof.

2015 Convertible Senior Notes

On February 17, 2015, the Company repaid at maturity the entire $18.0 million outstanding balance of the 4.5% convertible senior notes due 2015 (the "2015 convertible senior notes") in accordance with the terms thereof. No convertible senior notes were converted to common stock.


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The following table outlines the effective interest rate, contractually stated interest costs, and costs related to the amortization of issuance costs for the Company's 2013 and 2015 convertible senior notes:
 
Years Ended
 
December 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Effective interest rate of 2013 convertible senior notes
NA
 
NA
 
2.75%
Effective interest rate of 2015 convertible senior notes
4.50%
 
4.50%
 
4.50%
Contractually stated interest costs
$101
 
$810
 
$810
Amortization of interest costs
$7
 
$43
 
$43

Note 12 — Hedging

The Company’s business activities expose it to a variety of market risks, including the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company manages these risks through the use of forward exchange contracts, designated as foreign-currency cash flow hedges, in an attempt to reduce the potentially adverse effects of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations that occur in the normal course of business. As such, the Company’s hedging activities are employed solely for risk management purposes. All hedging transactions are conducted with, in the opinion of management, financially stable and reputable financial institutions. As of and for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 the only hedge instruments executed by the Company were associated with its exposure to fluctuations in the Indian Rupee which result from obligations such as payroll and rent paid in Rupees.

These derivatives are recognized on the balance sheet at their fair value. Unrealized gain positions are recorded as other current assets and unrealized loss positions are recorded as other current liabilities. Changes in the fair values of the outstanding derivatives that are highly effective are recorded in other comprehensive income until net income is affected by the variability of the cash flows of the hedged transaction. Hedge ineffectiveness could result when the amount of the Company’s hedge contracts exceed the Company’s forecasted or actual transactions for which the hedge contracts were designed to hedge. Once a hedge contract matures, the associated gain (loss) on the contract will remain in other comprehensive income until the underlying hedged transaction affects net income (loss), at which time the gain (loss) will be recorded to the expense line item being hedged, which is primarily within Cost of Sales and R&D. The Company only enters into derivative contracts in order to hedge foreign currency exposure, which contracts do not exceed two years from inception. If the Company entered into a contract for speculative reasons or if the Company’s current hedge position becomes ineffective, changes in the fair values of the derivatives would be recognized in earnings in the current period.

The Company assesses, both at the inception of the hedge and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions have been highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of hedged items and whether those derivatives are expected to remain highly effective in future periods. For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 the Company had no hedge ineffectiveness.

During the year ended December 31, 2015, the Company entered into 31 new foreign currency forward contracts, with total contractual values of $12.4 million. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company entered into 18 new foreign currency forward contracts, with total contractual values of $11.6 million.

A summary of the aggregate contractual or notional amounts, balance sheet location and estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2015 is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Contractual / Notional
Amount
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet Classification
 
Estimated Fair Value
Asset
 
(Liability)
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
 
$
14,024

 
Other accrued liabilities
 
$

 
$
(277
)

A summary of the aggregate contractual or notional amounts, balance sheet location and estimated fair values of derivative financial instruments designated as cash flow hedges at December 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Contractual / Notional
Amount
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet Classification
 
Estimated Fair Value
Asset
 
(Liability)
Foreign currency forward exchange contracts
 
$
14,193

 
Other accrued liabilities
 
$

 
$
(83
)
 

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There were no ineffective hedges for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013. The following table summarizes the effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in thousands):
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Cost of sales
$
187

 
$
178

 
$
498

Research and development
305

 
295

 
544

Selling, general and administrative
135

 
154

 
158

Total derivative instrument expense
$
627

 
$
627

 
$
1,200


The following is a summary of changes to comprehensive income (loss) associated with the Company's hedging activities (in thousands):
 
December 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Beginning balance of unrealized loss on forward exchange contracts
$
(752
)
 
$
(875
)
 
$
(765
)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(694
)
 
(504
)
 
(1,310
)
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income
627

 
627

 
1,200

Other comprehensive income (loss)
(67
)
 
123

 
(110
)
Ending balance of unrealized loss on forward exchange contracts
$
(819
)
 
$
(752
)
 
$
(875
)

Over the next twelve months, the Company expects to reclassify into earnings a loss of approximately $0.7 million currently recorded as other comprehensive income, as a result of the maturity of currently held forward exchange contracts.

The bank counterparties in these contracts expose the Company to credit-related losses in the event of their nonperformance. However, to mitigate that risk, the Company only contracts with counterparties who meet its minimum requirements regarding counterparty credit worthiness. In addition, the Company monitors credit ratings, credit spreads and potential downgrades prior to entering into any new hedging contracts.


Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases

Radisys is obligated under non-cancelable operating leases for certain facilities, office equipment, and vehicles. Future minimum lease payments with initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year, at December 31, 2015, were as follows (in thousands):
For the Years Ending December 31,
Future Minimum
Lease Payments
2016
2,363

2017
1,487

2018
769

2019
523

2020
228

2021+

Total future minimum lease commitments
$
5,370


Rent expense totaled $2.7 million, $3.6 million and $4.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013.

Adverse Purchase Commitments

The Company is contractually obligated to reimburse its contract manufacturer for the cost of excess inventory used in the manufacture of the Company's products if there is no alternative use. This liability, referred to as adverse purchase commitments, is presented in other accrued liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. Estimates for adverse purchase commitments are derived from reports received on a quarterly basis from the Company's contract manufacturer. Increases to this liability are charged to cost of sales. If and when the Company takes possession of inventory reserved for in this liability, the liability is transferred from other accrued liabilities to the excess and obsolete inventory valuation allowance

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(Note 9 — Other Accrued and Other Long-Term Liabilities) to the excess and obsolete inventory valuation allowance (Note 5 — Inventories).

The adverse purchase commitment liability is included in other accrued liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets and was $2.2 million and $1.7 million as of December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Guarantees and Indemnification Obligations

As permitted under Oregon law, the Company has agreements whereby it indemnifies its officers, directors and certain finance employees for certain events or occurrences while the officer, director or employee is or was serving in such capacity at the request of the Company. The term of the indemnification period is for the officer’s, director’s or employee’s lifetime. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited; however, the Company has a Director and Officer insurance policy that limits its exposure and enables the Company to recover a portion of any future amounts paid. To date, the Company has not incurred any costs associated with these indemnification agreements and, as a result, management believes the estimated fair value of these indemnification agreements is minimal. Accordingly, the Company has not recorded any liabilities for these agreements as of December 31, 2015.

The Company enters into standard indemnification agreements in its ordinary course of business. Pursuant to these agreements, the Company indemnifies, holds harmless, and agrees to reimburse the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party, generally the Company’s business partners or customers, in connection with patent, copyright or other intellectual property infringement claims by any third party with respect to the Company’s current products, as well as claims relating to property damage or personal injury resulting from the performance of services by us or the Company’s subcontractors. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is generally limited. Historically, the Company’s costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims relating to such indemnity agreements have been minimal and accordingly management believes the estimated fair value of these agreements is immaterial.

Accrued Warranty

The Company provides for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time it recognizes revenue. Products are generally sold with warranty coverage for a period of 12 or 24 months after shipment. Parts and labor are covered under the terms of the warranty agreement. The workmanship of the Company’s products produced by the contract manufacturer is covered under warranties provided by the contract manufacturer for 12 to 24 months. The warranty provision is based on historical experience by product family. The Company engages in product quality programs and processes, including actively monitoring and evaluating the quality of its components suppliers; however ongoing failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting product failure, as well as specific product class failures out of the Company’s baseline experience, affect the estimated warranty obligation. If actual product failure rates, material usage or service delivery costs differ from estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required.

The following is a summary of the change in the Company’s warranty accrual reserve (in thousands):
 
 
For the Years Ended
December 31,
2015
 
2014
Warranty liability balance, beginning of the year
 
$
2,600

 
$
3,328

Product warranty accruals
 
2,025

 
2,665

Adjustments for payments made
 
(2,072
)
 
(3,393
)
Warranty liability balance, end of the year
 
$
2,553

 
$
2,600


At December 31, 2015 and 2014, $2.0 million of the warranty liability balance are included in other accrued liabilities and $0.5 million and $0.6 million are included in other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.




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Note 14 — Basic and Diluted Loss per Share

A reconciliation of the numerator and the denominator used to calculate basic and diluted loss per share is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
 
For the Years Ended
December 31,
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Numerator—Basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss, basic
 
$
(14,678
)
 
$
(27,581
)
 
$
(49,404
)
Numerator—Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss, basic
 
$
(14,678
)
 
$
(27,581
)
 
$
(49,404
)
Interest on convertible senior notes, net of tax benefit (A)
 

 

 

Net loss, diluted
 
$
(14,678
)
 
$
(27,581
)
 
$
(49,404
)
Denominator—Basic
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares used to calculate net loss per share, basic
 
36,789

 
34,699

 
28,805

Denominator—Diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares used to calculate net loss per share, basic
 
36,789

 
34,699

 
28,805

Effect of convertible notes (A)
 

 

 

Effect of dilutive restricted stock (B)
 

 

 

Effect of dilutive stock options (B)
 

 

 

Weighted average shares used to calculate net loss per share, diluted
 
36,789

 
34,699

 
28,805

Net loss per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(0.79
)
 
$
(1.72
)
Diluted
 
$
(0.40
)
 
$
(0.79
)
 
$
(1.72
)

(A) The following as-if converted shares associated with the Company’s 2015 convertible senior notes were excluded from the calculation as their effect would be anti-dilutive (in thousands):
 
 
For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
2015 convertible senior notes
 

 
2,110

 
2,110


(B) The following shares, by equity award type, were excluded from the calculation, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):
 
 
For the Years Ended
December 31,
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Stock options
 
2,966

 
2,841

 
3,465

Restricted stock units
 
151

 
128

 
335

Performance based restricted stock units (C)
 
1,625

 
240

 
193

Total equity award shares excluded
 
4,742

 
3,209

 
3,993


(C) 2014 and 2013 performance based restricted stock units are presented based on attainment of 100% of the performance goals being met. The maximum multiplier for a given semi-annual performance period is 2.75x the original grant and overall achievement is limited to a maximum of 2.5x of the target award over the entire performance period (Note 16 - Employee Benefit Plans). Based on this formula, the maximum number of shares that could be earned was 0.6 million and 0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The 2015 performance based restricted stock units do not have a multiplier feature (Note 16 - Employee Benefit Plans) and are presented based on attainment of 100% of the performance goals being met.



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Note 15 — Income Taxes

The income tax provision consists of the following (in thousands):
 
 
For the Years Ended
December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Current provision:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
$

 
$

 
$

State
 
30

 
21

 
(70
)
Foreign
 
1,772

 
2,127

 
2,299

Total current provision
 
1,802

 
2,148

 
2,229

Deferred provision (benefit):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Federal
 
35

 
(73
)
 

State
 
2

 
(3
)
 

Foreign
 
(97
)
 
420

 
12,726

Total deferred provision
 
(60
)
 
344

 
12,726

Total income tax provision
 
$
1,742

 
$
2,492

 
$
14,955

The income tax provision (benefit) differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to pretax income as a result of the following differences (dollar amounts in thousands):
 
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
$
 
%
 
$
 
%
 
$
 
%
Statutory federal tax (benefit) rate
 
$
(4,526
)
 
35.0
 %
 
$
(8,781
)
 
35.0
 %
 
$
(12,057
)
 
35.0
 %
Increase (decrease) in rates resulting from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
State taxes
 
609

 
(4.7
)
 
(246
)
 
1.0

 
(356
)
 
1.0

Foreign dividends and unremitted earnings
 
1,493

 
(11.5
)
 
(586
)
 
2.3

 
1,938

 
(5.6
)
Valuation allowance
 
2,456

 
(18.6
)
 
7,367

 
(29.4
)
 
26,662

 
(77.4
)
Taxes on foreign income that differ from U.S. tax rate
 
(405
)
 
3.1

 
2,488

 
(9.9
)
 
(2,314
)
 
6.7

Tax credits
 
433

 
(3.3
)
 

 

 
(252
)
 
0.7

Non-deductible stock-based compensation expense
 
1,104

 
(8.5
)
 
1,206

 
(4.8
)
 
1,596

 
(4.6
)
Earnout liability fair value adjustment
 
(2
)
 

 
(43
)
 
0.2

 
(596
)
 
1.7

Uncertain tax positions
 
435

 
(3.4
)
 
362

 
(1.4
)
 
530

 
(1.5
)
Other
 
145

 
(1.6
)
 
725

 
(2.9
)
 
(196
)
 
0.6

Effective tax rate
 
$
1,742

 
(13.5
)%
 
$
2,492

 
(9.9
)%
 
$
14,955

 
(43.4
)%


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The components of deferred taxes consist of the following (in thousands):
 
 
December 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
Deferred tax assets:
 
 
 
 
Accrued warranty
 
$
919

 
$
937

Inventory
 
2,697

 
1,731

Restructuring accrual
 
5

 
58

Net operating loss carryforwards
 
59,784

 
61,521

Tax credit carryforwards
 
22,817

 
23,866

Stock-based compensation
 
2,142

 
2,042

Fixed assets
 
952

 
950

Goodwill
 
2,109

 
2,516

Other
 
5,693

 
4,056

Total deferred tax assets
 
97,118

 
97,677

Less: valuation allowance
 
(86,752
)
 
(84,240
)
Net deferred tax assets
 
10,366

 
13,437

Deferred tax liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Intangible assets
 
(7,582
)
 
(11,764
)
Other
 
(1,611
)
 
(593
)
Total deferred tax liabilities
 
(9,193
)
 
(12,357
)
Total net deferred tax assets
 
$
1,173

 
$
1,080


At December 31, 2015, the Company's unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions were $3.7 million, of which $3.3 million, if recognized, would favorably affect the effective tax rate.

The Company's ongoing practice is to recognize potential accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within its global operations in income tax expense. During 2015, the Company recognized a net increase of approximately $0.1 million in potential interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company had approximately $0.6 million and $0.3 million of interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2015, which are excluded from the unrecognized tax benefits table below.

The Company’s total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits at the beginning and end of the period are as follows (in thousands):
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2013
$
3,446

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
357

Additions for tax positions of prior years
76

Reductions for tax positions of prior years
(98
)
Reductions as a result of a lapse of applicable statute of limitations
(95
)
Other
2

Balance as of December 31, 2014
$
3,688

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
329

Additions for tax positions of prior years
67

Reductions for tax positions of prior years
(204
)
Reductions as a result of a lapse of applicable statute of limitations
(70
)
Reductions due to settlements
(28
)
Other
(102
)
Balance as of December 31, 2015
$
3,680


The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to federal income tax as well as income tax of multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company's statutes of limitations are closed for all federal and state income tax years before 2012 and 2011. The statutes of limitations for the Company's other foreign subsidiaries are closed for all income tax years before 2006.

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However, to the extent allowed by law, the taxing authorities may have the right to examine prior periods where net operating losses and credits were generated and carried forward, and make adjustments up to the net operating loss and credit carryforward amounts. It is reasonably possible that the Company's uncertain tax positions, including interest and penalties, could decrease by approximately $0.4 million in the next twelve months.

The Company is currently under examination in India. The periods covered by the examination are the Company's financial years 2005, 2006 and 2010. The examination is in various stages of appellate proceedings and all material uncertain tax positions associated with the examination have been taken into account in the ending balance of the unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2015.

The Company has recorded valuation allowances of $86.8 million and $84.2 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014. This represents a full valuation allowance against the Company's U.S., Korean, Malaysian and Japanese net deferred tax assets as well as a partial valuation allowance against the Company's Canadian net deferred tax assets. During 2015, the Company established a valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets of Korea, Malaysia and Japan as the Company will no longer maintain operations in those jurisdictions. During 2013, the Company recognized the partial valuation allowance against the Company's Canadian net deferred tax assets due to expected changes in the nature of the Company's operations in Canada. In evaluating its valuation allowance, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, tax planning strategies, and recent financial performance.

At December 31, 2015 the Company had total available federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $167.1 million and $79.7 million. The federal and state net operating loss carryforwards expire between 2017 and 2034. The net operating losses from acquisitions are stated net of limitations pursuant to Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company also had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $5.7 million from the United Kingdom (“U.K.”), Malaysia, Korea and China. The U.K. and Malaysian net operating losses may be carried forward indefinitely provided certain requirements are met. The Chinese and Korean tax losses may be carried forward 5 and 10 years, respectively.

The Company has federal and state research and development tax credit and other federal credit carryforwards of approximately $16.2 million at December 31, 2015, to reduce future income tax liabilities.  The federal and Oregon credits expire between 2016 and 2031.  The California research and development credits do not expire.  The credits from acquisitions are stated net of limitations pursuant to Section 383 of the Internal Revenue Code.  The Company's Canadian subsidiary also had approximately $4.6 million in investment tax credit, $16.0 million of unclaimed scientific research and experimental expenditures to be carried forward and applied against future income in Canada.

Realization of the Company's foreign deferred tax assets is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior to the expiration of the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Although realization is not assured, management believes that it is more likely than not that the results of future operations will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the balance of the deferred tax assets, net of the valuation allowance, as of December 31, 2015. The amount of the net deferred tax assets that is considered realizable, however, could be reduced if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward periods are reduced. Should management determine that the Company would not be able to realize all or part of the net deferred tax assets in the future, adjustments to the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets may be required.

The company has provided a deferred tax liability of $1.3 million related to $3.8 million of unremitted earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries. The Company plans to indefinitely reinvest the earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries. Should the Company repatriate any foreign earnings from the remaining subsidiaries in the future, it may be required to establish an income tax liability and recognize additional income tax expense related to such earnings. The Company has indefinitely reinvested approximately $10.9 million of the undistributed earnings from the foreign subsidiaries at December 31, 2015. Such earnings would be subject to U.S. taxation if repatriated to the U.S.

Pretax book loss from domestic operations for the fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $15.8 million, $29.9 million, and $47.2 million. Pretax book income from foreign operations for the fiscal years 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $2.9 million, $4.8 million, and $12.8 million.

Note 16 — Employee Benefit Plans

Stock-Based Employee Benefit Plans

Equity instruments are granted to employees, directors and consultants in certain instances, as defined in the respective plan agreements.

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Stock Options and Restricted Stock Awards

On May 15, 2007, the Company's shareholders approved the 2007 Stock Plan which provides for issuance of stock options, restricted shares, restricted stock units and performance-based awards. On September 22, 2015, the Company’s shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2007 Stock Plan (as amended, the “2007 Stock Plan”). Under the 2007 Stock Plan, 9,050,000 shares have been reserved and authorized for issuance to any non-employee directors and employees. The 2007 Stock Plan provides the Board of Directors discretion in creating employee equity incentives. Unless otherwise stipulated in the plan document, the Board of Directors determines stock option exercise prices, which may not be less than the fair value of Radisys common stock at the date of grant, vesting periods and the expiration periods which are a maximum of 10 years from the date of grant for certain awards.

On August 17, 2010, the shareholders approved the Long-Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP"). The LTIP provides for the grants of awards payable in shares of common stock upon the achievement of performance goals set by the Company’s Compensation and Development Committee (“the Committee”). The number of shares of the Company’s common stock initially reserved for issuance under the LTIP is 2,000,000 shares with a maximum of 500,000 shares in any calendar year to one participant. On September 22, 2015, the Company's shareholders approved the Amended 2007 Stock Plan, which provides that shares remaining available for grant as well as shares subject to outstanding awards under the LTIP that may be forfeited upon termination of employment will be added to the shares reserved for the Amended 2007 Stock Plan. The LTIP will expire after the existing grants under the LTIP vest, or expire, at the end of their respective terms.

On May 3, 2011 the Company registered 600,000 shares of its common stock under the Radisys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees (the "CCPU Plan"). The CCPU Plan was adopted without shareholder approval in reliance upon the exception provided under NASDAQ Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) relating to awards granted in connection with the hiring of new employees, including grants to transferred employees in connection with a merger or acquisition. Awards under the CCPU Plan are made only to employees of Continuous Computing or its subsidiaries and became effective upon the completion of the Continuous Computing acquisition. The CCPU Plan provides for the issuance of stock options, restricted shares and restricted stock units. In 2011, the Company issued 368,000 shares under the CCPU Plan and no future awards will be granted.

The Company assumed the stock plans of Continuous Computing on July 8, 2011. Under the terms of the Company's merger agreement with Continuous Computing, options outstanding under these plans were converted to options to purchase shares of the Company's common stock. Options issued under these plans vest over four years from the original grant date and have an expiration date of 10 years from the original grant date. The exercise price of each converted option is equal to the product of the original exercise price and the original number of options granted divided by the number of converted options received. These stock plans have been suspended and no future awards will be granted under these plans. A total of 319,000 shares of common stock were issued under the Continuous Computing stock plans.
In accordance with the Continuous Computing merger agreement, unvested options pursuant to the Continuous Computing plans were required to be converted into multiple awards on the acquisition date, with the resulting awards becoming non-contingent and contingent options of the Company. Both the non-contingent and contingent awards continue to vest under the original service conditions of the awards. However, the contingent awards contain post-vesting restrictions tied to payment of certain merger contingencies such as the earn-out and indemnification agreements. The assumed options were valued using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. In addition, the Company utilized the Finnerty Asian Put Option Approach to estimate the discount associated with the post-vesting restrictions for the contingent options. The resulting discount applied was 10%.
On September 4, 2012, the Committee approved 291,375 performance based restricted stock awards under the Overlay Plan based on attainment of the performance goals at maximum levels. The Overlay provides for the grants of awards payable in shares of common stock upon the achievement of performance goals set by the Committee. The awards had four separate quarterly performance achievement dates in 2013 and vest one year after they are earned. As of December 31, 2014, there were no outstanding awards under the Overlay plan.

Effective September 10, 2012, the Committee canceled all outstanding awards under the LTIP, resulting in the shares underlying such awards becoming eligible for grants of additional awards under the LTIP.

Following such cancellation of awards, on September 10, 2012, the Committee approved 799,975 performance based restricted stock awards under the LTIP based on attainment of 100% of the performance goals being met. The LTIP provides for the grants of awards payable in shares of common stock upon the achievement of performance goals set by the Committee. The

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awards have four separate semi-annual performance achievement dates in 2013 and 2014 and vest upon attainment of the performance conditions. In addition to the performance conditions, the awards contain market-based multipliers based on the average price of the Company's common stock thirty days prior to each semi-annual performance period. The maximum multiplier for a given semi-annual performance period is 2.75x the original grant and limited to a maximum of 2.5x (or 1,999,938 shares) over the entire performance period.

On March 2, 2015, the Committee approved 1,575,000 performance based restricted stock unit awards ("PRSUs") under the LTIP and 2007 Stock Plan that have performance periods starting on March 2, 2015 and ending on March 2, 2019, which provides that on the performance measurement date following the achievement of the following market condition stock price hurdles:

50% of the awards will be earned if Radisys’ average closing stock price over a 30-trading day period is equal to or greater than $3.45 during a 3-year performance period.
50% of the awards will be earned if Radisys’ average closing stock price over a 30-trading day period is equal to or greater than $4.25 during a 4-year performance period.

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had 2,554,935 common shares available for future grant under its equity plans.

The following table summarizes stock option activity for 2015 (in thousands, except average prices and weighted average remaining contractual lives):
 
Options
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
 
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (Years)
 
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Balance, December 31, 2014
2,841

 
$
4.95

 
4.40
 
$
43

Granted
761

 
2.23

 
 
 
 
Exercised
(6
)
 
0.93

 
 
 
 
Forfeited
(143
)
 
3.45

 
 
 
 
Expired
(487
)
 
7.66

 
 
 
 
Balance, December 31, 2015
2,966

 
$
3.89

 
4.35
 
$
442

Options exercisable at December 31, 2015
1,860

 
$
4.66

 
3.52
 
$
41

Options vested as of December 31, 2015 and expected to vest after December 31, 2015
2,881

 
$
3.93

 
4.30
 
$
406


The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax value, based on the Company's closing common stock price of $2.77 at December 31, 2015 that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their in-the-money options on December 31, 2015.

Total intrinsic value of options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $0.1 million, $0.1 million, and $0.2 million. The total amount of cash received from the exercise of options was $0.1 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013.

As of December 31, 2015, the Company had $0.8 million in unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.0 years.

The following table summarizes non-vested stock activity for 2015:
 
Restricted Stock Units
 
Performance Stock Units
 
Restricted Shares
 
Weighted Average Fair Value
 
Restricted Shares
 
Weighted Average Fair Value
Balance, December 31, 2014
128

 
$
3.78

 
240

 
$
3.55

Granted
212

 
2.21

 
1,625

 
2.41

Vested
(166
)
 
3.08

 
(113
)
 
3.55

Forfeited
(23
)
 
2.79

 
(127
)
 
3.55

Balance, December 31, 2015
151

 
$
2.51

 
1,625

 
$
2.41



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The total fair value of restricted stock units that vested in 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $0.5 million, $1.1 million and $1.4 million. As of December 31, 2015, the Company had $0.2 million in unrecognized compensation expense related to restricted stock units which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.5 years.
 
Expense related to PRSUs awarded in 2015 is recognized over a derived service period determined by a Monte Carlo simulation because these awards vest based upon market conditions. The derived service period represents the median point in time within the simulation model of when each tranche will vest, using the measurement time at which the target price was achieved. It was determined that the derived service periods for the two tranches in this grant were nine and fifteen months. The total fair value of PRSUs awarded in 2015 was $2.9 million. As of December 31, 2015, unrecognized compensation expense related to PRSUs was $0.6 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.5 years.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

In December 1995, the Company established an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”). All employees of Radisys and its subsidiaries who customarily work 20 or more hours per week, including all officers, are eligible to participate in the ESPP. Separate offerings of common stock to eligible employees under the ESPP (an “Offering”) commence on February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15 of each calendar year (“Enrollment Dates”) and continue for a period of 18 months. Multiple separate offerings are in operation under the ESPP at any given time. An employee may participate in only one offering at a time and may purchase shares only through payroll deductions permitted under the provisions stipulated by the ESPP. The purchase price is the lesser of 85% of the fair market value of the common stock on date of grant or that of the purchase date (“look-back feature”). Pursuant to the provisions of the ESPP, as amended, the Company is authorized to issue up to 6.7 million shares of common stock under the ESPP. At December 31, 2015, 410,646 shares were available for issuance under the ESPP.

During the second quarter of 2009, the Board of Directors approved an amendment to the Company’s ESPP to provide for a one-year holding period with respect to common stock shares purchased by participants under the ESPP. The one-year holding period took effect during the fourth quarter of 2009. Due to the holding period, the Company applies a discount to the ESPP stock compensation to reflect the decreased liquidity. The Company utilizes the Finnerty Asian Put Option Approach to estimate the discount. Inputs for the model include the length of the holding period, volatility and risk-free rate. The discount applied in the fourth quarter of 2015, 2014 and 2013 was 11.0%.

The following table summarizes shares issued under the ESPP (in thousands, except per share amounts):
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Shares issued pursuant to the ESPP
 
175

 
242

 
381

Cash received for the purchase of shares pursuant to the ESPP
 
$
322

 
$
514

 
$
767

Weighted average purchase price per share
 
$
1.84

 
$
2.12

 
$
2.01


Stock-Based Compensation Expense

The Company uses the Black-Scholes model to measure the grant-date fair value of stock options and ESPP shares. The grant-date fair value of stock options that are expected to vest is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, generally, three years. The grant date fair value of ESPP shares that are expected to vest is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, generally, 18 months, subject to modification at the date of purchase due to the ESPP look-back feature. The estimate of the number of options, ESPP shares and restricted stock units granted under the 2007 Stock Plan expected to vest is determined based on historical experience.

The Company estimates the fair value of stock options and purchase rights under the ESPP using a Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The calculation includes several assumptions that require management’s judgment. The expected term of the option or share is determined based on assumptions about patterns of employee exercises, and represents a probability-weighted average time period from grant until exercise of stock options, subject to information available at time of grant. Determining expected volatility generally begins with calculating historical volatility for a similar long-term period and then considering the ways in which the future is reasonably expected to differ from the past.

The Company uses one employee population. The expected term computation is based on historical vested option exercise and post-vest forfeiture patterns and is also factored by an estimate of the expected term for fully vested and outstanding options. The estimate of the expected term for options that were fully vested and outstanding was determined as the midpoint between the evaluation date and the contractual term date of the option.

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The risk free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury constant maturities in effect at the time of grant for the expected term of the option or share.

The fair value of unvested stock is the market value as of the grant date. The grant-date fair value of the restricted stock units that are expected to vest is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is three years.

The grant-date fair value of the LTIP and Overlay awards granted in 2012 were recognized ratably over the service period which equaled the measurement period of the award. The measurement period was the period of time over which performance objectives are expected to be achieved. Since the number of shares that could have been issued under the LTIP and Overlay and the service period are both variable, the Company evaluated the LTIP and Overlay awards on a quarterly basis to adjust the number of shares expected to be awarded based upon financial results of the Company as compared to the performance goals set for the award. Adjustments to the number of shares awarded, and to the corresponding compensation expense, were made on a cumulative basis at the date of adjustment based upon the estimated probable number of shares to be awarded. Adjustments made to compensation expense resulting from a change in the estimated probable vesting date of the awards were made on a prospective basis. Additionally, under the 2012 LTIP the Company was required to measure the fair value of the market-based condition contained in the awards. This fair value of this feature is measured at the outset of each semi-annual performance period and recognized over the service period of the respective performance period.

The grant-date fair value of the PRSUs awarded in 2015 was calculated using a Monte Carlo simulation consistent with the fair value principles of Topic 718 because these awards vest based upon market conditions. Expense is recognized over a derived service period determined by the Monte Carlo simulation. If the conditions of PRSUs are met before the derived service period ends, all remaining expense will be recognized in the period the conditions are met.

The fair value calculations for PRSUs used an assumed share price of $2.38, a 1.32% interest rate and 55% volatility for the year ended December 31, 2015.

The fair value calculations for stock options and ESPP shares used the following assumptions for the years ended December 31:
 
Stock Options
 
ESPP shares
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Share price
$2.06-2.80
 
$2.50-3.49
 
$2.98-4.89
 
$2.15-2.70
 
$2.15-3.00
 
$2.55-4.70
Expected life (in years)
4.39-4.41
 
4.40-4.47
 
4.43-4.50
 
1.5
 
1.5
 
1.5
Interest rate
1.3-1.6%
 
1.3-1.5%
 
0.7-1.3%
 
0.1-0.7%
 
0.1-0.5%
 
0.1-0.3%
Volatility
53.5-54.6%
 
51.4-52.5%
 
51.4-71.1%
 
42.6-55.6%
 
46.9-55.9%
 
47.3-55.6%
Dividend yield
 
 
 
 
 

For the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, stock-based compensation was recognized and allocated in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows (in thousands):
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Cost of sales
 
$
294

 
$
386

 
$
550

Research and development
 
867

 
818

 
1,170

Selling, general and administrative
 
2,791

 
2,893

 
3,578

Total stock-based compensation expense
 
$
3,952

 
$
4,097

 
$
5,298


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401(k) Savings Plan

The Company established a 401(k) Savings Plan (“401(k) Plan”), a defined contribution plan, as of January 1, 1989 and amended through January 1, 2007, in compliance with Section 401(k) and other related sections of the Internal Revenue Code and corresponding regulations issued by the Department of Treasury and Section 404(c) of Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”), to provide retirement benefits for its U.S employees. Under the provisions of the plan, eligible employees are allowed pre-tax contributions of up to 30% of their annual compensation or the maximum amount permitted by the applicable statutes. Additionally, eligible employees can elect to make catch-up contributions, within the limits set forth by pre-tax contributions, or to the maximum amount permitted by the applicable statutes. Pursuant to the provisions of the 401(k) Plan, the Company may contribute 50% of pre-tax contributions made by eligible employees, adjusted for loans and withdrawals, up to 6% of annual compensation for each eligible employee. The Company may elect to make supplemental contributions as periodically determined by the Board of Directors at their discretion. The contributions made by the Company on behalf of eligible employees become 100% vested after three years of service, or 33% per year after one year of service. The Company’s total contributions to the 401(k) Plan amounted to $0.7 million, $0.8 million, and $0.7 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013. In addition, some of the Company’s employees outside the U.S are covered by various defined contribution plans, in compliance with the statutes of respective countries. The participants pay for the 401(k) Plan administrative expenses.

Deferred Compensation Plan

The Company terminated its Deferred Compensation Plan during 2013. The distribution of plan assets and participant balances began during 2013 and will continue through January 2015 based on participant elections. The Deferred Compensation Plan provided its directors and certain eligible employees with opportunities to defer a portion of their compensation as defined by the provisions of the plan. The Company credited additional amounts to the Deferred Compensation Plan to make up for reductions of Company contributions under the 401(k) Plan. The deferred amounts were credited with earnings and losses under investment options chosen by the participants. The Company set aside deferred amounts, which were then invested in long-term insurance contracts. All deferred amounts and earnings are 100% vested at all times, but are subject to the claims of creditors of the Company under a bankruptcy proceeding. Benefits were payable to a participant upon retirement, death, and termination of employment and paid as elected by the participant in accordance with the terms of the plan.

Note 17 — Segment Information

The Company is made up of two operating segments: Software-Systems and Embedded Products and Hardware Services. The Company's Chief Executive Officer, or chief operating decision maker, regularly reviews discrete financial information for purposes of allocating resources and assessing the performance of each segment:

Software-Systems. Software-Systems is comprised of three product lines: FlowEngine, MediaEngine and CellEngine.

Embedded Products and Hardware Services. These hardware based products provide platforms to control and move data in the core of the telecom network.

Cost of sales, research and development and selling, general and administrative expenses are allocated to Software-Systems and Embedded Products and Hardware Services. Expenses, reversals, gains and losses not allocated to Software-Systems or Embedded Product and Hardware Services include amortization of acquired intangible assets, stock-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, and other one-time non-recurring events. These items are allocated to corporate and other.

The Company recorded the following revenues, gross margin and income (loss) from operations by operating segment for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

 
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Software-Systems
 
$
55,006

 
$
40,281

 
$
44,934

   Embedded Products and Hardware Services
 
129,587

 
152,461

 
192,929

Total revenues
 
$
184,593

 
$
192,742

 
$
237,863


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For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Gross margin
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Software-Systems
 
$
31,997

 
$
24,949

 
$
25,860

   Embedded Products and Hardware Services
 
28,311

 
35,449

 
47,603

   Corporate and other
 
(8,156
)
 
(8,596
)
 
(9,325
)
Total gross margin
 
$
52,152

 
$
51,802

 
$
64,138

 
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Loss from operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Software-Systems
 
$
(1,900
)
 
$
(6,169
)
 
$
(7,974
)
   Embedded Products and Hardware Services
 
9,709

 
2,457

 
(25
)
   Corporate and other
 
(21,874
)
 
(21,588
)
 
(26,767
)
Total loss from operations
 
$
(14,065
)
 
$
(25,300
)
 
$
(34,766
)

Assets are not allocated to segments for internal reporting presentations. A portion of depreciation is allocated to the respective segment. It is impracticable for the Company to separately identify fixed assets by segment whose depreciation is included in the measure of segment profit or loss.

Geographic Revenues
 
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
United States
 
$
81,933

 
$
74,630

 
$
100,780

Other North America
 
631

 
2,079

 
3,042

China
 
28,819

 
31,975

 
29,818

Japan
 
13,574

 
14,848

 
30,724

Other APAC
 
28,262

 
26,329

 
20,988

Total APAC
 
70,655

 
73,152

 
81,530

Netherlands
 
14,642

 
22,608

 
19,017

Other EMEA
 
16,732

 
20,273

 
33,494

Total EMEA
 
31,374

 
42,881

 
52,511

Foreign Countries
 
102,660

 
118,112

 
137,083

Total revenues
 
$
184,593

 
$
192,742

 
$
237,863



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Long-lived assets by Geographic Area
 
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
Property and equipment, net
 
 
 
 
United States
 
$
3,061

 
$
4,558

Other North America
 
257

 
672

China
 
1,231

 
2,427

Other APAC
 

 
11

Total APAC
 
1,231

 
2,438

India
 
1,584

 
2,115

Other EMEA
 
1

 
3

Total EMEA
 
1,585

 
2,118

Foreign Countries
 
3,073

 
5,228

Total property and equipment, net
 
$
6,134

 
$
9,786

 
 
 
 
 
Intangible assets, net
 
 
 
 
United States
 
$
30,322

 
$
43,224

Total intangible assets, net
 
$
30,322

 
$
43,224



The following customers accounted for more than 10% of total revenues for the years ended December 31:
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2013
Nokia Solutions and Networks
 
16.0%
 
17.0%
 
18.7%
Philips Healthcare
 
10.0%
 
14.9%
 
NA

The following customers accounted for more than 10% of accounts receivable for the years ended December 31:
 
 
2015
 
2014
Tier-one U.S. carrier
 
36.0%
 
NA
Reliance Jio Infocomm
 
14.7%
 
NA
Nokia Solutions and Networks
 
NA
 
18.5%
Philips Healthcare
 
NA
 
13.9%



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Note 18 — Legal Proceedings

In the normal course of business, the Company becomes involved in litigation. As of December 31, 2015, in the opinion of management, Radisys had no pending litigation that would have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 19 — Subsequent Events

On February 8, 2016, the Company entered into a $35.0 million secured revolving line of credit agreement with Silicon Valley Bank to replace the Company's existing line of credit agreement with Silicon Valley Bank. Refer to Note 10 - Short-Term Borrowings for a complete description of the terms and conditions of the new line of the credit.

Item 9. Changes In and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Not applicable.


Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) are effective.

During the Company’s fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2015, no change occurred in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

For Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and the Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, see Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.


Item 9B. Other Information

None





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PART III

The Company will file its definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Shareholders pursuant to Regulation 14A of the Exchange Act (the “Proxy Statement”), not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report. This Annual Report incorporates by reference specified information included in the Proxy Statement.

Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The information with respect to the Company’s directors and officers and corporate governance is included under the proposal to elect directors, "Executive Officers," "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" and "Corporate Governance" in the Company’s Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference. The information with respect to the Company’s code of ethics is included in Item 1. "Business" in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.


Item 11. Executive Compensation

Information with respect to executive compensation is included under “Director Compensation,” “Executive Officer Compensation,” “Compensation and Development Committee Report,” and “Potential Post-Employment Payments” in the Company’s Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

Information with respect to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and equity compensation plan information is included under “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” in the Company’s Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

The following table summarizes information about the Company’s equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2015. All outstanding awards relate to the Company’s common stock.
Plan category
 
Number of securities
to be issued upon
exercise of
outstanding options,
warrants and rights
 
Weighted average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants and
rights ($)
 
Number of securities
remaining available
for future issuance
under equity
compensation plans
 
Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
 
4,684,195

(1) 
$
3.85

 
2,965,581

(2) 
Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders (3)
 
57,047

(4)
5.71

 

  
Total
 
4,741,242

  
$
3.88

 
2,965,581

  
_____________________________
(1)
Includes 150,809 time-based restricted stock units. Also includes 1,625,000 performance-based restricted stock units that will only be earned upon attaining certain performance goals.
(2)
Includes 410,646 of securities authorized and available for issuance in connection with the Radisys Corporation 1996 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
(3)
Includes 37,000 shares granted under the Radisys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees. The CCPU Plan is intended to comply with the Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4) which provides an exception to the Nasdaq stockholder approval requirement for the issuance of securities with regard to grants to new Employees of the Company, including grants to transferred Employees in connection with a merger or other acquisition.
(4)
Includes 20,047 stock options assumed as part of the acquisition of Continuous Computing Corporation.

Description of Equity Compensation Plans Not Adopted by Shareholders

Additional information required by this item is included in the Company’s Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.



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Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The information with respect to certain relationships and related transactions and director independence is included under “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions”, "Related Party Transactions Policy", and "Corporate Governance" in the Company’s Proxy Statement and is incorporated herein by reference.


Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The information with respect to principal accountant fees and services is included under “Principal Accountant Fees and Services” and "Audit Committee Pre-Approval of Audit and Permissible Non-Audit Services of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" in the Company’s proxy statement and is incorporated herein by reference.



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PART IV

Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement and Schedules

(a) (1) Financial Statements
Index to Financial Statements

(a) (2) Financial Statement Schedule
None.
(a) (3) Exhibits
Exhibit No
 
Description
2.1
 
Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed on November 1, 2007 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
2.2
 
Transition Services Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation (portions of the exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment to the Commission). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007, filed on November 8, 2007 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
2.3
 
Warranty Services Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation (portions of the exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment to the Commission). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007, filed on November 8, 2007 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
2.4
 
Arrangement Agreement among the Company, Convedia Corporation and RadiSys Canada Inc., effective as of July 26, 2006. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 28, 2006 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
2.5
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 2, 2011, by and among the Company, RadiSys Holdings, Inc., Continuous Computing Corporation and Shareholder Representative Services LLC. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
2.6
 
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 22, 2011, by and among the Company, RadiSys Holdings, Inc., Continuous Computing Corporation and Shareholder Representative Services LLC. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 11, 2011 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
3.1
 
Second Restated Articles of Incorporation and amendments thereto. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060), as amended by the Articles of Amendment incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 2008 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
3.2
 
 Second Amended and Restated Bylaws and amendments thereto. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014, filed on November 7, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 

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4.1
 
Second Restated Articles of Incorporation and amendments thereto. See Exhibit 3.1.
 
 
 
4.2
 
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws and amendments thereto. See Exhibit 3.2.
 
 
 
4.3
 
Specimen Common Stock Certificate. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
4.4
 
Indenture, dated February 12, 2008, by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 12, 2008 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
4.5
 
First Supplemental Indenture, dated February 12, 2008, by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 12, 2008 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
4.6
 
Form of Global Security for the 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 (included in Exhibit 4.5).
 
 
 
4.7
 
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated June 29, 2012, by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
4.8
 
Form of Global Security for the 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2015 (included in Exhibit 4.7).
 
 
 
4.9
 
Form of Debt Securities Indenture. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed on October 26, 2010 (SEC File No. 333-170148).
 
 
 
10.1
 
Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation. See Exhibit 2.1.
 
 
 
10.2
 
Transition Services Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation. See Exhibit 2.2
 
 
 
10.3
 
Warranty Services Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation. See Exhibit 2.3
 
 
 
10.4*
 
RadiSys Corporation 1995 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit (d)(1) to the Tender Offer Statement filed by the Company on Schedule TO-I, filed July 31, 2003 (SEC File No. 005-49160).
 
 
 
10.5*
 
Form of Notice of Stock Option Grant for the 1995 Stock Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit (d)(3) to the Tender Offer Statement filed by the Company on Schedule TO-I, filed July 31, 2003 (SEC File No. 005-49160).
 
 
 
10.6*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement for the 1995 Stock Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006, filed on May 9, 2006 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.7*
 
RadiSys Corporation 1996 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended through June 26, 2012. Incorporated by reference from Appendix D to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed on May 17, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.8*
 
RadiSys Corporation 2001 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan, as amended. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit (d)(2) to the Tender Offer Statement filed by the Company on Schedule TO-I, filed July 31, 2003 (SEC File No. 005-49160).
 
 
 
10.9*
 
Form of Notice of Stock Option Grant for the 2001 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit (d)(4) to the Tender Offer Statement filed by the Company on Schedule TO-I, filed July 31, 2003 (SEC File No. 005-49160).
 
 
 
10.10*
 
Amended and Restated Radisys Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan, dated January 1, 2008. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.11*
 
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Radisys Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1 2009. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.12*
 
Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Radisys Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1 2009. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 

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10.13*
 
Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Radisys Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1 2009. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.14*
 
RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.15*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for United States employees for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.16*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for Canada employees for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.17*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for international employees for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.18*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for China employees for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.19*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.20*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.10 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.21*
 
RadiSys Corporation Amended and Restated 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Appendix B to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed on August 10, 2015 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.22*
 
Form of Overlay Plan Award Agreement for Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units under the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.23*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for United States employees for the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 15, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-142968).
 
 
 
10.24*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for Canada employees for the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 15, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-142968).
 
 
 
10.25*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for China employees for the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 15, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-142968).
 
 
 
10.26*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for international employees for the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 15, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-142968).
 
 
 
10.27*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 15, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-142968).
 
 
 
10.28*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for non-employee Board of Directors for the Radisys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014, filed on May 2, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.29*
 
Form of Notice of Stock Option Grant for non-employee directors for the Radisys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014, filed on May 2, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.30*
 
RadiSys Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated). Incorporated by reference from Appendix C to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed on July 6, 2010 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 

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10.31*
 
First Amendment to RadiSys Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.32*
 
Form of LTIP Tranche #2 Award Agreement for Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units under the RadiSys Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014, filed on May 2, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.33*
 
RadiSys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-173885).
 
 
 
10.34*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for United States employees for the RadiSys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-173885).
 
 
 
10.35*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for international employees for the RadiSys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-173885).
 
 
 
10.36*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for United States employees for the RadiSys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-173885).
 
 
 
10.37*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for international employees for the RadiSys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-173885).
 
 
 
10.38*
 
Sixth Amended and Restated Continuous Computing Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on July 13, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-175510).
 
 
 
10.39*
 
Amendment to Sixth Amended and Restated Continuous Computing Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, dated June 23, 2011. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on July 13, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-175510).
 
 
 
10.40*
 
Amendment to Sixth Amended and Restated Continuous Computing Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, dated July 6, 2011. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on July 13, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-175510).
 
 
 
10.41*
 
Notice of Option Assumption and Conversion under the Sixth Amended and Restated Continuous Computing Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan for U.S. employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on July 13, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-175510).
 
 
 
10.42*
 
Notice of Option Assumption and Conversion under the Sixth Amended and Restated Continuous Computing Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan for non-U.S. employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on July 13, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-175510).
 
 
 
10.43*
 
Amended and Restated Executive Change of Control Agreement, dated October 1, 2012, between the Company and Brian Bronson. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.44*
 
Amended and Restated Executive Severance Agreement, dated October 1, 2012, between the Company and Brian Bronson. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.45*
 
Executive Change of Control Agreement, dated February 17, 2015, between the Company and Jon Wilson. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2015 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.46*
 
Amended and Restated Executive Severance Agreement, dated February 17, 2015, between the Company and Jon Wilson. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2015 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.47*
 
Transition agreement dated January 28, 2015 between Radisys Corporation and Keate Despain. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's current report on Form 8-K filed on February 3, 2015 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 

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10.48*
 
Executive Severance Agreement, dated August 1, 2012, between the Company and Keate Despain. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012, filed on November 2, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.49*
 
Form of Indemnity Agreement for directors and officers of the Company. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007.
 
 
 
10.50*
 
Executive Change of Control Agreement, dated October 23, 2013, between the Company and Stephen T. Collins. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.53 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.51*
 
Executive Severance Agreement, dated October 23, 2013, between the Company and Stephen T. Collins. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.54 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.52*
 
Employment Agreement, dated March 9, 2010, by and between Radisys Corporation and Grant Henderson. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014, filed November 7, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.53
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement (for directors and the CEO/CFO). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2011 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.54
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement (for certain executive officers). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2011 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.55
 
Dawson Creek II Lease, dated March 21, 1997, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997, filed on August 13, 1997 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.56
 
Form of Subscription Agreement, dated June 20, 2012, by and between the Company and each participating holder. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 26, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.57
 
Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 29, 2012, by and between the Company and each participating holder. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.58
 
Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated July 29, 2013, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 30, 2013 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.59
 
Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated November 4, 2013, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2013 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.60
 
Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated February 10, 2014, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 11, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.61
 
Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated March 14, 2014, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.63 to the Company's Current Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.62
 
Amendment No. 1 to the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 30, 2014, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.63
 
Letter Agreement, dated July 9, 2014, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014, filed on August 6, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.64
 
Amendment No. 2 to the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated April 23, 2015, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's current report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2015 (SEC file No. 000-26844.)
 
 
 

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21.1**
 
List of Subsidiaries.
 
 
 
23.1**
 
Consent of KPMG LLP.
 
 
 
31.1**
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
31.2**
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.1***
 
Certification of the Chief 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 the Chief 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
 
 
 
101.CAL**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 
 
101.LAB**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
 
101.PRE**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase
 
 
 
101.DEF**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase
*
This Exhibit constitutes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
**
Filed herewith.
***
Furnished herewith.

(b) See (a) (3) above.
(c) See (a) (2) above.


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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
RADISYS CORPORATION
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Brian Bronson
 
 
Brian Bronson
 
 
Chief Executive Officer and President

Dated: March 2, 2016

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 2, 2016.
 
Signature
 
Title
 
 
/s/ Brian Bronson
 
Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director
Brian Bronson
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
/s/ Jonathan Wilson
 
Chief Financial Officer, Vice President of Finance, and Secretary
Jonathan Wilson
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
Directors:
 
 
 
 
/s/ C. Scott Gibson
 
Chairman of the Board and Director
C. Scott Gibson
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Hubert de Pesquidoux
 
Director
Hubert de Pesquidoux
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Niel Ransom
 
Director
Niel Ransom
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Michael G. Hluchyj
 
Director
Michael G. Hluchyj
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Ronald de Lange
 
Director
Ronald de Lange
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ Vincent H. Tobkin
 
Director
Vincent H. Tobkin
 
 


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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No
 
Description
2.1
 
Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A, filed on November 1, 2007 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
2.2
 
Transition Services Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation (portions of the exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment to the Commission). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007, filed on November 8, 2007 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
2.3
 
Warranty Services Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation (portions of the exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment to the Commission). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007, filed on November 8, 2007 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
2.4
 
Arrangement Agreement among the Company, Convedia Corporation and RadiSys Canada Inc., effective as of July 26, 2006. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 28, 2006 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
2.5
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 2, 2011, by and among the Company, RadiSys Holdings, Inc., Continuous Computing Corporation and Shareholder Representative Services LLC. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
2.6
 
Amendment No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated June 22, 2011, by and among the Company, RadiSys Holdings, Inc., Continuous Computing Corporation and Shareholder Representative Services LLC. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 11, 2011 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
3.1
 
Second Restated Articles of Incorporation and amendments thereto. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060), as amended by the Articles of Amendment incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 in the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 2008 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
3.2
 
 Second Amended and Restated Bylaws and amendments thereto. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014, filed on November 7, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
4.1
 
Second Restated Articles of Incorporation and amendments thereto. See Exhibit 3.1.
 
 
 
4.2
 
Second Amended and Restated Bylaws and amendments thereto. See Exhibit 3.2.
 
 
 
4.3
 
Specimen Common Stock Certificate. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.3 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
4.4
 
Indenture, dated February 12, 2008, by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 12, 2008 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
4.5
 
First Supplemental Indenture, dated February 12, 2008, by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 12, 2008 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
4.6
 
Form of Global Security for the 2.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2013 (included in Exhibit 4.5).
 
 
 
4.7
 
Second Supplemental Indenture, dated June 29, 2012, by and between the Company and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
4.8
 
Form of Global Security for the 4.50% Convertible Senior Notes due 2015 (included in Exhibit 4.7).
 
 
 
4.9
 
Form of Debt Securities Indenture. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-3, filed on October 26, 2010 (SEC File No. 333-170148).
 
 
 
10.1
 
Amended and Restated Asset Purchase Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation. See Exhibit 2.1.

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Exhibit No
 
Description
 
 
 
10.2
 
Transition Services Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation. See Exhibit 2.2
 
 
 
10.3
 
Warranty Services Agreement, dated September 12, 2007, by and between the Company and Intel Corporation. See Exhibit 2.3
 
 
 
10.4*
 
RadiSys Corporation 1995 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit (d)(1) to the Tender Offer Statement filed by the Company on Schedule TO-I, filed July 31, 2003 (SEC File No. 005-49160).
 
 
 
10.5*
 
Form of Notice of Stock Option Grant for the 1995 Stock Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit (d)(3) to the Tender Offer Statement filed by the Company on Schedule TO-I, filed July 31, 2003 (SEC File No. 005-49160).
 
 
 
10.6*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement for the 1995 Stock Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2006, filed on May 9, 2006 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.7*
 
RadiSys Corporation 1996 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended through June 26, 2012. Incorporated by reference from Appendix D to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed on May 17, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.8*
 
RadiSys Corporation 2001 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan, as amended. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit (d)(2) to the Tender Offer Statement filed by the Company on Schedule TO-I, filed July 31, 2003 (SEC File No. 005-49160).
 
 
 
10.9*
 
Form of Notice of Stock Option Grant for the 2001 Nonqualified Stock Option Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit (d)(4) to the Tender Offer Statement filed by the Company on Schedule TO-I, filed July 31, 2003 (SEC File No. 005-49160).
 
 
 
10.10*
 
Amended and Restated Radisys Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan, dated January 1, 2008. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).

 
 
 
10.11*
 
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Radisys Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1 2009. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.11 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.12*
 
Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Radisys Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1 2009. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.12 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.13*
 
Amendment No. 3 to Amended and Restated Radisys Corporation Deferred Compensation Plan, effective January 1 2009. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.14*
 
RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.15*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for United States employees for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.16*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for Canada employees for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.17*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for international employees for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.18*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for China employees for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.19*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Grant Agreement for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 

91



Exhibit No
 
Description
10.20*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for the RadiSys Corporation Stock Plan for Convedia Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.10 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on September 1, 2006 (SEC File No. 333-137060).
 
 
 
10.21*
 
RadiSys Corporation Amended and Restated 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Appendix B to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed on August 10, 2015 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.22*
 
Form of Overlay Plan Award Agreement for Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units under the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.23*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for United States employees for the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 15, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-142968).
 
 
 
10.24*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for Canada employees for the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 15, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-142968).
 
 
 
10.25*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for China employees for the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 15, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-142968).
 
 
 
10.26*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for international employees for the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 15, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-142968).
 
 
 
10.27*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for the RadiSys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.9 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 15, 2007 (SEC File No. 333-142968).
 
 
 
10.28*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for non-employee Board of Directors for the Radisys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014, filed on May 2, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.29*
 
Form of Notice of Stock Option Grant for non-employee directors for the Radisys Corporation 2007 Stock Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014, filed on May 2, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.30*
 
RadiSys Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated). Incorporated by reference from Appendix C to the Company’s Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A, filed on July 6, 2010 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.31*
 
First Amendment to RadiSys Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 10, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.32*
 
Form of LTIP Tranche #2 Award Agreement for Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units under the RadiSys Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan (as amended and restated). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014, filed on May 2, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.33*
 
RadiSys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-173885).
 
 
 
10.34*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for United States employees for the RadiSys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-173885).
 
 
 
10.35*
 
Form of Notice of Option Grant for international employees for the RadiSys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-173885).
 
 
 
10.36*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for United States employees for the RadiSys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-173885).
 
 
 

92



Exhibit No
 
Description
10.37*
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Grant Agreement for international employees for the RadiSys Corporation Inducement Stock Plan for CCPU Employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on May 3, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-173885).
 
 
 
10.38*
 
Sixth Amended and Restated Continuous Computing Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.4 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on July 13, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-175510).
 
 
 
10.39*
 
Amendment to Sixth Amended and Restated Continuous Computing Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, dated June 23, 2011. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.5 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on July 13, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-175510).
 
 
 
10.40*
 
Amendment to Sixth Amended and Restated Continuous Computing Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan, dated July 6, 2011. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on July 13, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-175510).
 
 
 
10.41*
 
Notice of Option Assumption and Conversion under the Sixth Amended and Restated Continuous Computing Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan for U.S. employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.7 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on July 13, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-175510).
 
 
 
10.42*
 
Notice of Option Assumption and Conversion under the Sixth Amended and Restated Continuous Computing Corporation 1998 Stock Incentive Plan for non-U.S. employees. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.8 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-8, filed on July 13, 2011 (SEC File No. 333-175510).
 
 
 
10.43*
 
Amended and Restated Executive Change of Control Agreement, dated October 1, 2012, between the Company and Brian Bronson. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.44*
 
Amended and Restated Executive Severance Agreement, dated October 1, 2012, between the Company and Brian Bronson. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.45*
 
Executive Change of Control Agreement, dated February 17, 2015, between the Company and Jon Wilson. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2015 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.46*
 
Amended and Restated Executive Severance Agreement, dated February 17, 2015, between the Company and Jon Wilson. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 17, 2015 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.47*
 
Transition agreement dated January 28, 2015 between Radisys Corporation and Keate Despain. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's current report on Form 8-K filed on February 3, 2015 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.48*
 
Executive Severance Agreement, dated August 1, 2012, between the Company and Keate Despain. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012, filed on November 2, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.49*
 
Form of Indemnity Agreement for directors and officers of the Company. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on March 2, 2007.
 
 
 
10.50*
 
Executive Change of Control Agreement, dated October 23, 2013, between the Company and Stephen T. Collins. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.53 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.51*
 
Executive Severance Agreement, dated October 23, 2013, between the Company and Stephen T. Collins. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.54 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.52*
 
Employment Agreement, dated March 9, 2010, by and between Radisys Corporation and Grant Henderson. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014, filed November 7, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.53
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement (for directors and the CEO/CFO). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2011 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 

93



Exhibit No
 
Description
10.54
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement (for certain executive officers). Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2011 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.55
 
Dawson Creek II Lease, dated March 21, 1997, incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997, filed on August 13, 1997 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.56
 
Form of Subscription Agreement, dated June 20, 2012, by and between the Company and each participating holder. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 26, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.57
 
Form of Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 29, 2012, by and between the Company and each participating holder. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 2, 2012 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.58
 
Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated July 29, 2013, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 30, 2013 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.59
 
Amendment No. 1 to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated November 4, 2013, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2013 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.60
 
Amendment No. 2 to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated February 10, 2014, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 11, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).

 
 
 
10.61
 
Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated March 14, 2014, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.63 to the Company's Current Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 filed on March 14, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).

 
 
 
10.62
 
Amendment No. 1 to the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 30, 2014, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 3, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.63
 
Letter Agreement, dated July 9, 2014, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014, filed on August 6, 2014 (SEC File No. 000-26844).
 
 
 
10.64
 
Amendment No. 2 to the Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated April 23, 2015, between Radisys Corporation and Silicon Valley Bank. Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's current report on Form 8-K filed on April 28, 2015 (SEC file No. 000-26844.)
 
 
 
21.1**
 
List of Subsidiaries.
 
 
 
23.1**
 
Consent of KPMG LLP.
 
 
 
31.1**
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
31.2**
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
 
32.1***
 
Certification of the Chief 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 the Chief 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
 
 
 
101.CAL**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 
 
101.LAB**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
 

94



Exhibit No
 
Description
101.PRE**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase
 
 
 
101.DEF**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase
*
This Exhibit constitutes a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
**
Filed herewith.
***
Furnished herewith.

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