Company also launches its second generation UFS3.1 controller supporting the latest high speed 3D TLC and QLC NANDTAIPEI and MILPITAS, Calif., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NasdaqGS: SIMO) ("Silicon Motion"), a global leader in designing and marketing NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices, today introduced its UFS (Universal Flash Storage) 4.0 controller, the SM2756, as the flagship of the industry's broadest merchant portfolio of UFS controller solut ...

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (SIMO) reported healthy fourth-quarter 2023 results, with the bottom and the top line beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The leading developer of microcontroller ICs for NAND flash storage devices witnessed top-line growth driven by healthy demand trends. In addition, the company has executed some management changes to better navigate the volatile market conditions.Net IncomeOn a GAAP basis, net income in the reported quarter was $21.1 million or 63 cents per America ...

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ:SIMO) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 7, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Jason Tsai - VP, IR & Finance Wallace C. Kou - President & Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Mehdi Hosseini - Susquehanna Financial Quinn Bolton - Needham & Company Gokul Hariharan - J.P. Morgan Anthony Stoss - Craig-Hallum Capital Craig Ellis - B. Riley Securities Suji Desilva - ROTH MKM Partners Operator Good day and thank you for standing by. Welcome to ...

Business Highlights Fourth quarter sales increased 17% Q/Q and increased 1% Y/Y SSD controller sales: 4Q increased 15% to 20% Q/Q and increased 0% to 5% Y/YeMMC+UFS controller sales: 4Q increased 25% to 30% Q/Q and increased 20% to 25% Y/YSSD solutions sales: 4Q decreased 5% to 10% Q/Q and decreased 45% to 50% Y/Y Announced annual cash dividend of $2.00 per ADS Financial Highlights  4Q 2023 GAAP4Q 2023 Non-GAAP•   Net sales$202.4 million (+17% Q/Q, +1% Y/Y)$202.4 million (+17% Q/Q, +1% Y/Y)•   Gross margin4 ...

Exhibit 99.1 Silicon Motion Announces Results for the Period Ended December 31, 2023 NEWS RELEASE Business Highlights • Fourth quarter sales increased 17% Q/Q and increased 1% Y/Y • SSD controller sales: 4Q increased 15% to 20% Q/Q and increased 0% to 5% Y/Y • eMMC+UFS controller sales: 4Q increased 25% to 30% Q/Q and increased 20% to 25% Y/Y • SSD solutions sales: 4Q decreased 5% to 10% Q/Q and decreased 45% to 50% Y/Y • Announced annual cash dividend of $2.00 per ADS Financial Highlights | --- | --- | --- ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue grew 23% sequentially to $172 million in Q3 2023, with earnings per ADS increasing 67% sequentially to $0.63 [10][21] - Gross margins remained stable at 42.5%, while operating margin increased to 13.8% from 8.3% in the previous quarter [21][24] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $350.3 million from $305 million at the end of the previous quarter [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - SSD controller sales grew 5% to 10% sequentially, while eMMC and UFS controller sales more than doubled due to holiday season demand and normalizing inventory levels [20][21] - SSD solutions sales decreased by 5% to 10% sequentially [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Inventory levels across end markets are normalizing, with improved OEM order activity leading to strong revenue growth [10][12] - The PC and smartphone markets are expected to see a rebound, with inventory levels normalizing after a year of excess [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to maintain technology leadership and expand into additional markets such as enterprise, automotive, and IoT [9][11] - Focus on introducing next-generation solutions for SSD and embedded markets to drive long-term growth [11][12] - The company is committed to investing in R&D to support technology leadership, with elevated operating expenses expected in the near term [21][25] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about returning to growth in 2024 as end market demand stabilizes and inventory levels normalize [19][22] - The company anticipates a gradual recovery in gross margins as NAND makers' financial health improves [24][25] Other Important Information - The company filed a Notice of Arbitration against MaxLinear for breaches of the merger agreement, seeking a termination fee of $160 million [7] - A new annual dividend of $2 per ADS was declared, with the first installment to be paid in November [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: How is the increased adoption of QLC helping the company? - Management noted that all NAND makers are expected to adopt QLC NAND by late 2024, which will initially transition to client SSDs and is projected to significantly impact the market by 2025 [29] Question: What would it take for the company to become more aggressive in stock buybacks? - The Board is continuously evaluating ways to return cash to shareholders, including share repurchase, but currently, there is no program in place [30] Question: What is the outlook for gross margins? - Management indicated that gross margins are expected to gradually improve as the market recovers, but specific guidance for next year will be provided in the next earnings call [34][35] Question: What is the sustainability of the recovery in the eMMC and UFS market? - Management confirmed that channel inventory has normalized and expects growth in both eMMC and UFS products, with a strong market share position anticipated for 2024 [48] Question: What is the current market share situation for client SoC controllers? - The company maintains a stable market share around 30% and expects to gain further market share in 2024 [55]

Exhibit 99.1 Silicon Motion Announces Results for the Period Ended September 30, 2023 NEWS RELEASE Business Highlights • Third quarter sales increased 23% Q/Q and decreased 31% Y/Y • SSD controller sales: 3Q increased 5% to 10% Q/Q and decreased 10% to 15% Y/Y • eMMC+UFS controller sales: 3Q increased 100% to 105% Q/Q and decreased 40% to 45% Y/Y • SSD solutions sales: 3Q decreased 5% to 10% Q/Q and decreased 30% to 35% Y/Y Financial Highlights | --- | --- | --- | --- | |-------|---------------------------- ...