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Tony Polak

Research Analyst at Aegis Capital

Tony Polak is the Managing Director of Wealth Management at Aegis Capital Corporation, specializing in advising high-net-worth clients on tailored investment strategies. He provides research and guidance for individual and institutional investors, focusing on portfolio construction and risk management across sectors such as equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. Polak holds an MBA from American University and has a longstanding career in financial services, with prior roles in investment advisory and a commitment to community involvement, including board service and philanthropy. He maintains professional credentials as a registered investment advisor and is actively engaged in industry and nonprofit leadership.

Tony Polak's questions to CLEARONE (CLRO) leadership

Question · Q2 2017

Tony Polak of Aegis Capital asked for clarity on the increase in R&D and G&A expenses and inquired about the objectives of the company's patent infringement lawsuits.

Answer

VP of Finance Narsi Narayanan explained the R&D increase was due to engineering hires and project costs, while the GAAP G&A increase was driven by litigation expenses. CEO Zee Hakimoglu clarified that the lawsuits are not currently seeking damages but aim to stop competitors from selling infringing products and to defend the validity of ClearOne's patents.

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