Revenue Performance - Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025, was approximately $4,000, a decrease from $18,000 in the same period of 2024[68] Operating Expenses - Operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2025, totaled approximately $5.5 million, compared to $5.0 million for the same period in 2024, representing an increase of 10%[70] - Research and development expenses increased by approximately $397,000, or 14%, to approximately $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $2.9 million in 2024[72] - General and administrative expenses rose by approximately $277,000, or 15%, to approximately $2.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, from $1.8 million in 2024[73] - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by approximately $226,000, or 65%, to approximately $124,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2025, compared to $350,000 in 2024[74] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Net cash used in operating activities was approximately $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025, primarily due to a net loss of approximately $5.2 million[78] - As of March 31, 2025, the company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $24.1 million and working capital of approximately $21.7 million[82] - The company sold approximately 164,000 shares of common stock at an average price of approximately $15.19, resulting in approximately $2.4 million of net proceeds during the three months ended March 31, 2025[83] - The company anticipates that its available working capital is sufficient to fund its forecasted working capital requirements for at least the next 12 months[84] Licensing Agreement - The license agreement with ST Microelectronics executed in April 2023 is expected to generate royalties on all MST-enabled products manufactured for commercial purposes[67]

Q1 2025 Conference Call Atomera Incorporated 2 Mears Silicon Technology (MST®) Quantum Engineered Materials Transistor enhancement technology for the $600B semiconductor market High Leverage IP Licensing Business Model May 6, 2025 Atomera Incorporated 1 Safe Harbor This presentation contains forward-looking statements concerning Atomera Incorporated (""Atomera," the "Company," "we," "us," and "our"). The words "believe," "may," "will," "potentially," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "could," ...

Atomera (ATOM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Mike Bishop - IRScott Bibaud - President, CEO & DirectorFrank Laurencio - CFO Conference Call Participants Richard Shannon - Senior Research Analyst Mike Bishop Hello, everyone, and welcome to Atomera's first quarter twenty twenty five update call. I'd like to remind everyone that this call and webinar are being recorded, and a replay will be available on Atomera's IR website for one year. I'm Mike Bishop with the company's i ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The GAAP net loss for Q1 2025 was $5.2 million or 17¢ per share, compared to a net loss of $4.8 million or 19¢ per share in Q1 2024 [21] - GAAP operating expenses in Q1 2025 were $5.5 million, an increase of $448,000 from $5 million in Q1 2024 [21] - Non-GAAP net loss in Q1 2025 was $4.4 million compared to a loss of $4 million in Q1 2024 [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The increase in operating expenses was attributed to a $397,000 rise in R&D expenses and a $277,000 increase in G&A expenses, partially offset by a $226,000 decline in sales and marketing expenses [22] - The company is actively working on multiple technology areas, including gate all around applications and memory technologies, with significant progress reported in customer engagements [10][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The EPI equipment market is expected to reach approximately $2.6 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 10% to 15% in leading-edge nodes [10] - The market for gallium nitride (GaN) applications is forecasted to exceed $2 billion at the device level by the end of the decade, growing at about a 40% CAGR [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has announced a partnership with a major capital equipment provider to enhance its technology offerings and accelerate customer engagements [4][9] - The focus on advanced node customers and the collaboration with the equipment provider aims to optimize production processes and improve customer solutions [5][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's positioning to deliver solutions for challenging electronic devices, emphasizing the importance of technology licensing within the semiconductor industry [20] - The company is actively recruiting to expand its engineering and sales teams to support growth and high-volume production [20] Other Important Information - The company raised $2.4 million under its ATM facility by selling approximately 163,000 shares at an average price of $15.19, maintaining a comfortable cash position [23] - Non-GAAP operating expenses for 2025 are expected to be in the range of $17.25 million to $17.75 million [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on the partnership with the capital equipment company - The partnership involves extensive collaboration on technology development and production, with the partner providing significant resources and capabilities [32] Question: Focus of the partnership - The work is primarily focused on gate all around technologies, applicable to both logic and memory sectors [33] Question: Updates on STMicro collaboration - The company is engaged in discussions with multiple groups within STMicro, indicating strong credibility and interest in various technology areas [36][38] Question: Progress with RF SOI customers - There is increased interest in improving low noise amplifiers (LNAs) due to changing specifications from mobile phone manufacturers [43] Question: Status of transformative customers - Discussions with transformative customers are ongoing, with positive momentum and interest in expanding collaboration [49] Question: Financial outlook and operating expenses - Non-GAAP operating expenses for 2025 are projected to be around $17.25 million to $17.75 million, with a gradual ramp-up expected [54]

Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of $5.2 million, or $0.17 per share, for Q1 2025, compared to a net loss of $4.8 million, or $0.19 per share, in Q1 2024[4] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was a loss of $4.4 million, compared to a loss of $4.0 million in Q1 2024[4] - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $4,000, compared to $18,000 in Q1 2024, reflecting a significant decrease[16] - Operating expenses increased to $5.5 million in Q1 2025 from $5.0 million in Q1 2024, primarily driven by R&D and administrative costs[16] - The accumulated deficit as of March 31, 2025, was $226.7 million, up from $221.5 million at the end of 2024[14] Cash Position - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $24.1 million as of March 31, 2025, down from $26.8 million as of December 31, 2024[5] - The total number of shares outstanding was 30.7 million as of March 31, 2025[6] Strategic Initiatives - The company signed a strategic marketing agreement with a leading chip fabrication equipment vendor to enhance deal execution and drive license revenues[3] - The company expanded engagements with STMicroelectronics and RF SOI customers to new applications, indicating growth opportunities[8] - The company built its first MST-enabled GaN devices at Sandia and began electrical testing, showcasing advancements in technology[8]

Revenue and Financial Performance - Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 was approximately $135,000, a decrease from $550,000 in 2023, primarily due to limited customer engagements [132]. - The company incurred a net loss of approximately $18.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024 [142]. - Interest income increased to approximately $779,000 in 2024 from $723,000 in 2023, attributed to higher interest rates and cash balances [139]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of approximately $26.8 million [142]. - The company sold approximately 4.1 million shares at an average price of approximately $5.38, resulting in approximately $21.3 million of net proceeds in 2024 [143]. Expenses - Cost of revenue increased to approximately $123,000 in 2024 from $28,000 in 2023, reflecting the costs associated with integration engineering services [133]. - Operating expenses totaled approximately $19.3 million in 2024, a decrease from $21.2 million in 2023 [134]. - Research and development expenses decreased by approximately $1.5 million, or 12%, to $11.0 million in 2024 from $12.5 million in 2023 [136]. - General and administrative expenses increased by approximately $191,000, or 3%, to $7.3 million in 2024 from $7.1 million in 2023 [137]. - Selling and marketing expenses decreased by approximately $546,000, or 34%, to $1.1 million in 2024 from $1.6 million in 2023 [138]. Accounting and Financial Reporting - Financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, requiring significant estimates and assumptions that could lead to actual results differing from reported amounts [151]. - Leases greater than 12 months result in the recognition of a right-of-use (ROU) asset and a liability at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments [152]. Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-based compensation programs include restricted stock awards (RSAs) and stock options, with expenses based on the fair values of the equity instruments issued [153]. - The fair value of RSAs is measured at the market price of common stock on the measurement date and amortized over the vesting period [153]. - The expected term for employee stock awards is derived from historical information regarding future exercise patterns and behavior after employment termination [155]. - Expected volatility for stock options is estimated using the company's historical volatility for similar terms [155]. - The company has not declared or paid dividends and assumes an expected dividend yield of 0% [155]. - The risk-free interest rate for stock options is based on U.S. Treasury securities yields with maturities similar to the expected terms of the associated awards [155].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for 2024 was $135,000, consisting of MST CAD licensing and NRE fees, compared to $550,000 in Q4 2023 [39] - GAAP net loss for 2024 was $18.4 million or $0.68 per share, an improvement from a net loss of $19.8 million or $0.80 per share in 2023 [39] - GAAP operating expenses decreased to $19.3 million in 2024 from $21.2 million in 2023, primarily due to a $1.5 million reduction in R&D expenses [39][40] - Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments increased to $26.8 million at the end of 2024 from $19.5 million at the end of 2023 [41] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a decline in sales and marketing expenses by $546,000 due to lower headcount costs, while G&A expenses increased by $191,000 due to higher payroll and legal costs [39] - Non-GAAP net loss for 2024 was $15.4 million, down from $16.6 million in 2023, reflecting a decrease in non-GAAP operating expenses [41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The market for gate-all-around architecture is valued at approximately $150 billion in 2023, with significant opportunities in advanced logic IDMs and foundries [15] - The memory segment is projected to be worth over $125 billion in 2024, with a focus on low production costs [19] - The power semiconductor market is expected to exceed $52 billion in 2024, driven by AI and vehicle electrification [23] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to solidify its value proposition in four major high-growth semiconductor markets while exploring new opportunities for faster revenue generation [33] - The focus on gate-all-around and memory technologies aligns with the industry's push towards AI infrastructure [36] - The company is enhancing its R&D pipeline, with over 30 granted and pending patents in 2024 [34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the potential for MST technology to drive performance improvements in semiconductors, particularly in AI applications [15][36] - The company is hopeful for the resumption of discussions with a transformative customer, emphasizing the value of their technology [12][14] - Management acknowledged the challenges in negotiations but remains confident in the long-term adoption of their technology [52][54] Other Important Information - The company plans to announce when it enters process qualification with STMicro, which will lead to recognizing license revenue [26] - The company raised approximately $21.3 million through the sale of shares under its ATM facility in 2024 [42] Q&A Session Summary Question: Dynamics of the transformative opportunity - Management confirmed that the sticking points in negotiations are not solely pricing but involve multiple decision-makers within the customer organization [50][52] Question: Progress with leading-edge logic and memory - Management noted increased engagement with advanced node and memory customers, highlighting the industry's shift towards gate-all-around technology [58][60] Question: Update on GaN progress - Management indicated that GaN is a new area with significant interest, and they expect to have electrical results soon that could lead to customer engagements [66][70] Question: STMicro process qualification timeline - Management explained that there has been a delay in the process due to logistics issues, but they are optimistic about moving forward soon [76][78] Question: Current stage of collaboration with DRAM customers - Management confirmed ongoing engagement with multiple memory customers, emphasizing the importance of high bandwidth memory for AI infrastructures [111][112]

February 11, 2025 Atomera Incorporated 1 Q4 2024 Conference Call Atomera Incorporated 2 Mears Silicon Technology (MST®) Quantum Engineered Materials Transistor enhancement technology for the $600B semiconductor market High Leverage IP Licensing Business Model Top Tier Management Team Safe Harbor This presentation contains forward-looking statements concerning Atomera Incorporated (""Atomera," the "Company," "we," "us," and "our"). The words "believe," "may," "will," "potentially," "estimate," "continue," "a ...

Financial Performance - The company reported a net loss of $4.7 million, or $0.16 per share, in Q4 2024, compared to a net loss of $4.6 million, or $0.17 per share, in Q3 2024[4]. - For fiscal year 2024, revenue was $135,000, a significant decrease from $550,000 in fiscal 2023, while the net loss was $18.4 million, or $0.68 per share, compared to a net loss of $19.8 million, or $0.80 per share, in fiscal 2023[5]. - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was a loss of $3.9 million, consistent with the loss in Q3 2024, and compared to a loss of $3.7 million in Q4 2023[4]. - The company reported total operating expenses of $19.3 million for fiscal 2024, down from $21.2 million in fiscal 2023[15]. - The accumulated deficit increased to $221.5 million as of December 31, 2024, from $203.1 million in the previous year[14]. Cash and Investments - The company had $26.8 million in cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of December 31, 2024, an increase from $19.5 million as of December 31, 2023[6]. - The total number of shares outstanding was 30.1 million as of December 31, 2024[7]. Business Development - The company is making progress toward commercialization at ST Microelectronics and has expanded offerings for gate-all-around products, which are crucial for advanced AI devices[8]. - Development efforts have been initiated with two large customers, indicating potential future revenue growth[8]. - The semiconductor industry is viewed as being in an ideal state for adopting new technologies, which may benefit the company's MST technology[3].

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