Revenue and Market Growth - Ceva expects overall revenue growth of 4% to 8% for 2023, with most growth concentrated in the second half of the year [199]. - In 2023, Ceva signed 37 deals for its Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, and cellular IoT IPs, reinforcing its market-leading position [190]. - The addressable market size for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, and cellular IoT is projected to exceed 15 billion devices annually by 2027 [190]. - The company completed 17 IP licensing deals in Q4 2023, indicating strong interest across its IP portfolio [189]. - Ceva's royalty rates from smart edge products are expected to show strength, particularly in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular IoT business lines [199]. - The company has a dominant market position in licensing Wi-Fi 6 with over 40 customers and leadership in Wi-Fi 7 IP [190]. - Cellular IoT royalty revenues reached an all-time high, up 47% year-over-year, while Audio AI DSP royalty revenues increased by 111% year-over-year [246]. - The company expects to continue generating significant revenue from its technology portfolio, particularly in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth markets [240]. Financial Performance - Total revenue for 2023 was $97.4 million, a decrease of 19% compared to 2022, primarily due to a return to a normal licensing environment after a surge in demand during the pandemic [235]. - Licensing and related revenue was $57.6 million in 2023, down 23% year-over-year, with 53 licensing agreements signed, a decrease from 60 in the previous year [241]. - Royalty revenues totaled $39.9 million in 2023, down 12% year-over-year, with a significant decline in mobile and 5G RAN related royalties, which were down 22% year-over-year [243][244]. - The company shipped 1.6 billion units in 2023, a slight decrease from 1.7 billion in 2022, equating to approximately 50 Ceva-powered devices sold every second [245]. - Operating income for 2023 was 6.2%, an increase from 3.3% in 2022, indicating improved operational efficiency [233]. - Total operating expenses for 2023 were $99.2 million, a decrease of 2.3% from 2022, primarily due to a $3.6 million impairment charge recorded in 2022 [254]. - Research and development expenses for 2023 were $72.7 million, representing a 3.4% increase year-on-year, with R&D expenses accounting for 74.6% of total revenues [257]. - Sales and marketing expenses decreased to $11.0 million in 2023, down 3.8% from 2022, with sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenues at 11.3% [260]. - General and administrative expenses increased to $14.9 million in 2023, a 5.1% increase from 2022, with these expenses representing 15.3% of total revenues [263]. Cash Flow and Investments - In 2023, the company had approximately $166.5 million in cash and cash equivalents, an increase from $146.5 million in 2022, primarily due to $30.0 million received from the sale of Intrinsix [282]. - Cash used in operating activities in 2023 was $6.3 million, consisting of a net loss of $11.9 million and adjustments for non-cash items of $8.8 million [287]. - The company invested $42.0 million in bank deposits and marketable securities in 2023, compared to $63.9 million in 2022 [285]. - Net cash provided by investing activities in 2023 was $10.8 million, a significant improvement from net cash used in investing activities of $15.1 million in 2022 [292]. - The company had a cash outflow of $3.6 million in 2023 for the acquisition of VisiSonics [292]. Tax and Accounting - The provision for income taxes includes reserves for uncertain tax positions, which may be adjusted based on audits and changes in tax laws [218]. - The effective tax rate for the French subsidiary was reduced to 10% under the French IP Box regime, compared to a corporate tax rate of 26.5% in 2021 [277]. - The company recorded tax expenses of $10.2 million in 2023, a decrease from $18.1 million in 2022, primarily due to a valuation allowance recorded in 2022 [271]. - The company is currently evaluating the impact of new accounting standards issued by the FASB, including ASU 2023-07 and ASU 2023-09 [230][231]. Impairment and Asset Management - In 2022, an impairment charge of $3,556,000 was recorded for Immervision technology, ceasing its development [216]. - The company evaluates the recoverability of intangible assets and recorded impairment charges totaling $1,958,000 in 2022 related to certain technologies [216]. - No impairment of goodwill has been identified for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021 [215]. Shareholder Activities - In 2023, the company repurchased 278,799 shares at an average price of $22.11 per share, totaling $6.2 million [294]. - The company has 700,000 shares available for repurchase as of December 31, 2023 [294]. Miscellaneous - The company recorded a foreign exchange gain of $0.69 million in 2023, compared to a loss of $1.27 million in 2021 [301]. - The company expects to continue experiencing fluctuations in operating results due to currency exchange rate volatility [302]. - The company has no long-term debt or capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2023 [299].

Core Insights - Ceva, Inc. has joined Arm Total Design to accelerate the development of end-to-end 5G custom SoCs using Arm Neoverse Compute Subsystems and Ceva PentaG-RAN platform, targeting wireless infrastructure including 5G base stations and NTN satellites [1][3] - The integration of Neoverse CSS with Ceva PentaG-RAN aims to lower costs and reduce time-to-market for companies developing chips for 5G applications, enhancing compute performance for processor-intensive tasks [2][3] - Ceva's PentaG-RAN platform offers a complete L1 PHY solution with significant power and area savings, providing up to 10X efficiency compared to FPGA and COTS CPU alternatives, and is adaptable for various 5G network types [2][3] Company Overview - Ceva, Inc. specializes in silicon and software IP for Smart Edge devices, focusing on wireless communications, sensing, and Edge AI technologies, powering over 17 billion smart edge products globally [4][5] - The company aims to deliver innovative solutions that combine high performance with low power consumption, facilitating the development of advanced smart edge products across various sectors [4][5]

RivieraWaves® UWB IP for FiRa 2.0, with cutting-edge interference cancelation, extends Ceva's market reach beyond automotive and mobile into high-volume UWB navigation, detection and remote control use cases in the smart home, smart factory and beyondBARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MWC Barcelona 2024 -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, announced today the ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2023, total revenue was $24.2 million, down from $30.3 million in Q4 2022, with licensing and related revenues at $11.8 million and royalty revenue at $12.3 million, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 13% in royalties [23][24] - Full year 2023 total revenue was $97.4 million, a decrease of 19% compared to 2022, primarily due to a return to a more normal licensing environment [15][16] - GAAP net loss for Q4 2023 was $8.1 million, compared to a net income of $4.5 million in Q4 2022, with diluted loss per share at $0.34 [24][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Licensing revenue for the full year was $57.6 million, down 23%, with 53 licensing agreements signed, including 10 with OEMs integrating IP into their products [15][16] - Royalties for the full year reached $39.8 million, down 12% year-over-year, with mobile and 5G RAN-related royalties down 22% [16][17] - Notable growth in royalties from Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular IoT business lines, with cellular IoT royalties reaching an all-time high, up 47% year-over-year [27] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consumer IoT accounted for 41% of royalties, mobile for 36%, and industrial IoT for 23% [17] - In Q4 2023, shipped units by CEVA licensees were 453 million, up 21% from Q4 2022, with significant growth in cellular IoT shipments, which were up 82% year-over-year [26] Company Strategy and Development Direction - CEVA has realigned its business to focus on three fundamental use cases for smart edge devices: connect, sense, and infer, targeting mega end markets such as consumer, automotive, industrial, and infrastructure [7][8] - The company aims to achieve a long-term revenue growth of 8% to 12% CAGR over the next four years, focusing on expanding into new markets and use cases [29][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the semiconductor industry's recovery in 2024, despite short-term challenges in industrial and automotive markets [21][22] - The company anticipates meaningful royalty revenues from automotive SoCs starting in 2024, driven by new licensing agreements [13][17] Other Important Information - CEVA's cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2023, were $166 million, with a share repurchase program in place [28] - The company has implemented cost control measures to maintain overall expense levels flattish in 2024 [30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for the first quarter and full year - Management expects a revenue decline of 2% to 6% sequentially in Q1 2024, with licensing expected to be higher than Q4 2023 [34][35] Question: Automotive ADAS win details - The deal involved an existing customer who integrated CEVA's AI software compiler into their ADAS chips, enhancing flexibility for their customers [39][40] Question: Trends in licensing and customer programs - Management noted that while 2023 saw inventory corrections causing delays, Q4 2023 showed strong engagement with 17 deals signed across various product categories [44][45] Question: Revenue outlook for consumer IoT and industrial IoT - Management indicated that both segments are expected to contribute positively to revenue growth in 2024, with industrial IoT showing significant potential [49][53] Question: Long-term outlook for mobile market - The mobile market has consolidated, and while growth is uncertain, there are opportunities in low-cost feature phones and other segments [55][57]

Ceva (CEVA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.10 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.23 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 66.67%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this chip designer would post earnings of $0.03 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.02, delivering a surprise of -33.33%.Over the last four quarters, the company has ...

IC combines RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.4 IP with SKAIChips inhouse RF/Power/Analog/AI expertise to achieve lowest power draw, critical for ESL tags and related industrial applicationsROCKVILLE, Md., Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, announced today that SKAIChips Co. Ltd., a leading innovator in low power wireless technologies for the Fourth Indu ...

ROCKVILLE, Md., Jan. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, will announce results for the fourth quarter and full year 2023 on February 14, 2024 before the NASDAQ market opens. Following the release, Ceva management will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the operating performance for the quarter. The conference call will be ...

Companies' long-term collaboration for wireless, audio and voice technologies sees world's leading OEMs adopt Actions Technology's high-quality, low-latency wireless audio SoCs for consumer devices, including speakers, soundbars, earbuds and smartwatches LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CES 2024 -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, and Actions Technology Co, Ltd. ( ...

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, and Sunplus Technology Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 2401), a leading chip provider for multimedia and automotive applications, today announced the companies have expanded their collaboration to integrate Ceva's latest generation RivieraWaves Bluetooth audio solution into the Sunplus airlyra family of HD audio p ...

Core Viewpoint - Ceva, Inc. and THX Ltd. have announced the launch of RealSpace® Tuned by THX™, a premium software solution designed to enhance spatial audio experiences across various consumer audio devices, including TWS earbuds, wireless headphones, smartphones, speakers, and soundbars [1][2][3] Company Overview - Ceva, Inc. is a leading licensor of silicon and software IP, focusing on enabling Smart Edge devices to connect, sense, and infer data efficiently [1][8] - THX Ltd., founded by George Lucas, is recognized for its high-fidelity audio and video standards, originally established for cinemas and now expanded to home theater, gaming, and mobile sectors [3][7] Product Features - RealSpace® Tuned by THX™ incorporates Ceva's spatial audio rendering and head tracking technology, providing an optimized audio experience tailored for each OEM device [2][4] - The software includes curated spatial audio presets for various content types such as gaming, movies, music, and speech, enhancing the overall user experience [2][4] Market Impact - The collaboration aims to help OEMs deliver higher fidelity immersive audio experiences, appealing to both existing and new audiences who demand superior audio reproduction [3][4] - Ceva plans to showcase RealSpace® Tuned by THX™ at CES 2024, demonstrating its capabilities in delivering immersive multichannel spatial audio [6] Software Versions - Ceva offers three versions of RealSpace® software for OEMs, all featuring the "Tuned by THX™" option: - RealSpace Personal for TWS earbuds and wireless headphones - RealSpace Mobile for smartphone systems delivering multi-channel sound - RealSpace Ambient for Bluetooth and USB speakers and soundbars [5]