Core Insights - Tower Semiconductor is hosting its 2025 Technical Global Symposium (TGS) in Shanghai on September 16, 2025, and in Santa Clara on November 18, 2025, showcasing its latest technologies and expertise [1][2] - The events will focus on key market megatrends such as AI and high-speed connectivity, emphasizing Tower's capabilities in delivering high-performance connectivity and advanced imaging solutions [2][7] Event Highlights - Keynote by CEO Russell Ellwanger discussing the company's vision and commitment to growth through customer partnerships [7] - Technical sessions led by experts covering Silicon Photonics, SiGe, RF SOI, power management, image sensors, and advanced display technologies [7] - Networking opportunities with Tower's senior executives and industry peers to foster collaborations in semiconductor innovation [7] Company Overview - Tower Semiconductor is a leading foundry for high-value analog semiconductor solutions, serving markets like consumer, industrial, automotive, mobile, infrastructure, medical, and aerospace [5] - The company offers a range of customizable process platforms including SiGe, BiCMOS, mixed-signal/CMOS, RF CMOS, and MEMS, along with design enablement services [5] - Tower operates multiple facilities globally, including in Israel, the U.S., and Japan, to provide multi-fab sourcing and extended capacity for its customers [5]

Core Insights - AIStorm and Tower Semiconductor have launched the Cheetah HS, a high-speed imager capable of capturing up to 260,000 frames per second, which is 2,000 to 4,000 times faster than conventional CMOS sensors [1][2][3] - The Cheetah HS utilizes a charge-domain architecture that integrates AI capabilities, significantly reducing power consumption and bill-of-materials costs for various applications [2][5] Product Features - Cheetah HS features adjustable frame rates up to 260,000 fps, an integrated LED driver, enhanced low-light performance, and outputs pulse streams for downstream neural networks or raw high-speed video [8] - The architecture allows for programmable capture rates, enabling lower frame rates for cost-effective processing or higher frame rates for precise measurements [5][8] Market Applications - The imager is designed for a wide range of applications including robotics, drones, security systems, manufacturing lines, and biometric systems, making ultra-slow-motion analysis more affordable [2][3] Company Background - AIStorm specializes in AI-in-sensor edge solutions and holds over 40 patents in charge-domain processing, which optimizes power and minimizes inference costs [7] - Tower Semiconductor is a leading foundry for analog semiconductor solutions, focusing on sustainable technology and partnerships across various markets [9]

Core Insights - Tower Semiconductor Ltd. reported second-quarter financial results that exceeded expectations, with a year-on-year revenue growth of 6% to $372.06 million, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $370.23 million [1] - The adjusted EPS for the quarter was 50 cents, beating the analyst consensus estimate of 45 cents [1] - The company anticipates third-quarter revenue between $375.25 million and $414.75 million, compared to the analyst consensus estimate of $394.54 million [2] Financial Performance - The second-quarter revenue of $372.06 million reflects a 6% increase year-on-year [1] - Adjusted EPS of 50 cents exceeded the consensus estimate of 45 cents [1] Strategic Initiatives - CEO Russell Ellwanger highlighted the company's strategic initiatives, including repurposing factories for higher capacity in RF infrastructure, which are expected to contribute to growth in upcoming quarters [3] - The company is experiencing momentum in its RF infrastructure business, driven by expansions in data centers and AI, with increasing customer forecasts [3] Market Position - Tower Semiconductor holds a number one market share position in its sector, positioning the company to benefit from market trends [3] - Following the earnings announcement, analysts adjusted their price targets for Tower Semiconductor, with some maintaining a positive outlook [4][9] Analyst Ratings - Susquehanna analyst Medhi Hosseini and Benchmark analyst Cody Acree both maintained a positive rating on Tower Semiconductor, raising their price targets from $60 to $66 [9]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenues of $372 million for Q2 2025, representing a year-over-year increase of $21 million or 6% compared to Q2 2024, and a quarter-over-quarter increase of $14 million or 4% compared to Q1 2025 [15][18] - Net profit for Q2 2025 was $47 million, also $7 million higher quarter-over-quarter, resulting in earnings per share of $0.42 basic and $0.41 diluted [15][18] - Gross profit and operating profit for Q2 2025 were $80 million and $40 million respectively, each higher than the prior quarter by $7 million [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The RF Infrastructure business grew significantly, contributing over $90 million in revenues, which accounted for 25% of corporate revenues, up from 14% in the same period of 2024 [6][15] - The company has seen a fivefold increase in silicon photonics products moving from preproduction to production phase compared to the same period in 2024 [7] - RF SOI revenue increased over 20% from Q1 to Q2 2025 and is expected to grow close to 30% from Q2 to Q3 2025 [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing strong demand in the optical transceiver market, particularly for silicon germanium and silicon photonics technologies [5][6] - Utilization rates in various fabs were reported, with Fab two and Fab nine operating at about 60% utilization, while Fab three was fully utilized at 85% [12][13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is repurposing multiple factories to increase capacity for RF infrastructure, specifically silicon germanium and silicon photonics [4][5] - Continued investment in capacity and R&D is planned throughout 2025, with further growth expected in 2026 [5][19] - The company aims to achieve $2.7 billion in annual revenue at full loading of existing fabs, targeting $560 million in operating profits and $500 million in net profit [20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining the number one market share position in the optical transceiver market, with strong customer qualifications and demand [5][6] - The company anticipates strong sequential growth throughout the second half of 2025, with Q3 revenues expected to be around $395 million [4][5] - Management noted that the increase in silicon germanium and silicon photonics capacity will align with customer demand forecasts [85] Other Important Information - The company has a strong balance sheet with total assets of $3.2 billion and shareholders' equity reaching a record of $2.8 billion [18] - The company is engaged in various strategic partnerships and investments, including a $500 million allocation for fab equipment in Italy [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: What segments are expected to contribute to sequential growth in the second half of the year? - Management indicated that RF Infrastructure, particularly silicon germanium and silicon photonics, will be the primary contributors, with power management and RF SOI also expected to show strong growth [24][25] Question: Is the company fully booked through the end of the year? - Management confirmed that while there is room for immediate upsides, the focus remains on utilizing additional capacity for silicon germanium and silicon photonics [27][28] Question: Can you elaborate on the silicon photonics technology supporting receive functions? - Management explained that the new technology for the receive function could add approximately 20% to the served market and expects significant growth in silicon photonics shipments in Q4 2025 [38][39] Question: How is the improvement in RF mobile space characterized? - Management noted that the growth is attributed to inventory replenishment and share gains, with existing customers increasing their forecasts [42][62] Question: What is the outlook for operating expenses in 2025? - Management indicated that operating expenses are expected to trend flat to up on a year-over-year basis, maintaining a current run rate of about $40 million per quarter [78] Question: How is cash flow expected to trend with ongoing CapEx? - Management stated that cash from operations is expected to continue its positive trend, while CapEx levels are anticipated to remain stable [74][80]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q2 2025, the company reported revenues of $372 million, representing a year-over-year increase of $21 million or 6% compared to Q2 2024, and a quarter-over-quarter increase of $14 million or 4% compared to Q1 2025 [16] - Net profit for Q2 2025 was $46.6 million, which is $7 million higher than the previous quarter, resulting in earnings per share of $0.42 basic and $0.41 diluted [16][19] - Gross profit and operating profit for Q2 2025 were $80 million and $40 million respectively, each higher than the prior quarter by $7 million [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The RF Infrastructure business grew significantly, contributing over $90 million in revenues, which accounted for 25% of corporate revenues, up from 14% in the same period of 2024 [6][10] - The company has seen a recovery in RF SOI, with a revenue increase of over 20% from Q1 to Q2 2025, and is expecting a further increase of close to 30% from Q2 to Q3 [10][12] - For silicon photonics, the company has moved five times more products from preproduction to production phase compared to the same period in 2024, indicating strong customer adoption and operational scalability [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is experiencing strong demand in the optical transceiver market, particularly for silicon germanium and silicon photonics technologies, which are essential for data center and AI expansions [5][6] - Utilization rates in Q2 2025 were approximately 60% for Fab two in Israel and Fab nine in Texas, while Fab three operated at 85% utilization and Fab seven was fully utilized [13] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is repurposing multiple factories to increase capacity for RF infrastructure, specifically silicon germanium and silicon photonics, with expected growth in Q3 and Q4 being the first results of this strategy [4][5] - The company plans to invest in capacity and R&D throughout 2025, with further growth planned for 2026 to align with customer demand forecasts [5][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining the number one market share position in the optical transceiver market, with expectations for sequential quarter-over-quarter growth throughout 2025 and acceleration in the second half [4][5] - The company anticipates a doubling of silicon germanium revenue in 2025 compared to 2024, with significant contributions expected from infrastructure and power management segments [24] Other Important Information - The company has committed to significant capital expenditures, including $300 million for equipment in the New Mexico fab and $500 million for the Italy fab, with plans to invest $350 million to expand capacity in various fabs [19][20] - The balance sheet remains strong, with total assets of $3.2 billion and shareholders' equity reaching a record of $2.8 billion as of June 2025 [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: What segments are expected to contribute to sequential growth in the second half of the year? - Management indicated that RF Infrastructure, particularly silicon germanium and silicon photonics, will be the primary contributors, with power management and RF SOI also expected to show strong growth [24] Question: Is the company fully booked through the end of the year? - Management confirmed that while there is room for immediate upsides, the focus remains on utilizing additional capacity for silicon germanium and silicon photonics [27][28] Question: Can you elaborate on the silicon photonics technology supporting receive functions? - Management noted that the new technology for the receive function could add approximately 20% to the served market for specific applications, with expected high shipments in Q4 [36][37] Question: What is driving the recovery in RF mobile? - Management attributed the recovery to inventory corrections and market share gains among customers, with expectations for continued growth in Q3 and Q4 [40][61] Question: How is the company planning for capacity amid evolving customer needs? - Management emphasized that pluggable solutions remain strong, and the transition to silicon photonics is expected to drive demand, with ongoing development for future technologies [46][49] Question: What is the outlook for operating expenses and cash flow? - Management expects operating expenses to remain flat, while cash flow from operations is anticipated to improve as revenue increases, despite ongoing capital expenditures [75][72]

Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Conference Call Supporting Slides August 4, 2025 Safe Harbor This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements ...

Core Insights - Tower Semiconductor reported strong financial results for the second quarter of 2025, with both quarter-over-quarter and year-over-year revenue growth [6] - The company anticipates continued revenue growth, projecting third-quarter revenues of $395 million, representing a 7% increase year-over-year and a 6% increase quarter-over-quarter [5][6] Financial Performance - Revenues for the second quarter of 2025 were $372 million, reflecting a 6% year-over-year growth and a 4% quarter-over-quarter growth [2] - Gross profit for the second quarter of 2025 was $80 million, an increase from $73 million in the first quarter of 2025 [2] - Net profit for the second quarter of 2025 was $47 million, with basic earnings per share of $0.42 and diluted earnings per share of $0.41, compared to $40 million and $0.36/$0.35 in the first quarter of 2025 [3] Cash Flow and Investments - Cash flow generated from operating activities in the second quarter of 2025 was $123 million, up from $94 million in the first quarter of 2025 [4] - Investments in property and equipment, net, were $111 million in both the second and first quarters of 2025 [4] Business Outlook - The company is focused on strategic initiatives, including repurposing factories for higher capacity in RF infrastructure, which is expected to contribute to growth in upcoming quarters [6] - Tower Semiconductor's CEO highlighted the momentum in the RF infrastructure business, driven by expansions in data centers and AI, and expressed confidence in the company's ability to maintain a positive growth trajectory [6] Market Position - Tower Semiconductor holds a number one market share position in its RF infrastructure business, indicating strong competitive positioning in the market [6] - The company aims to create long-term partnerships and drive innovation through its advanced analog technology offerings [11]

Core Viewpoint - The Tower Semiconductor is hosting the 2025 Global Technology Symposium (TGS 2025) in Shanghai, aimed at providing a platform for existing and potential customers to engage directly with the management and technical experts of Tower [2][4]. Agenda Summary - The event will commence with registration from 08:30 to 09:30, followed by an opening session led by Mrs. Rachel Xie, the China Country Manager [5]. - A keynote address will be delivered by Mr. Russell Ellwanger, CEO of Tower Semiconductor, from 09:45 to 10:30 [5]. - Dr. Marco Racanelli, President, will discuss market megatrends and Tower's technology solutions in RF mobile, infrastructure, power, and sensors from 10:30 to 11:15 [5]. - The agenda includes a lunch break from 12:00 to 13:30, after which Mr. Naoki Okada will present on Tower's design enablement services [5]. - Dr. Mete Erturk will cover power management technologies focusing on system efficiency and integration from 14:15 to 15:00 [6]. - The afternoon sessions will feature Dr. Benoit Dupont discussing OLEDoS displays and next-generation image sensor technologies, followed by Dr. Ed Preisler on foundry technologies for high-speed data transfer applications [6]. - The event will conclude with closing remarks from Mr. Lei Qin, Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales [7].

Core Insights - Tower Semiconductor has been awarded the Best Supplier Award by Wisol, recognizing its strong partnership and commitment to quality in the RF semiconductor market [1][2][5] - The award highlights Tower's technological excellence and reliable delivery, which are crucial for maintaining competitiveness in the mobile phone industry [2][3] Company Overview - Tower Semiconductor is a leading foundry specializing in high-value analog semiconductor solutions, serving various markets including consumer, industrial, automotive, mobile, infrastructure, medical, and aerospace [6] - The company operates multiple facilities globally, including a 200mm facility in Israel, two 200mm facilities in the U.S., and both 200mm and 300mm facilities in Japan, along with a shared 300mm facility in Italy [6] Technological Advancements - Tower's 300mm RF SOI platform is essential for the production of high-performance RF front-end ICs, featuring low insertion loss, high linearity, and superior integration [3][4] - This platform is widely adopted across mobile, IoT, and automotive markets, addressing the industry's demand for compact and power-efficient RF solutions [3] Partnership and Support - The collaboration between Tower and Wisol has been instrumental from design to mass production, enabling Wisol to meet the delivery schedules of major customers like Samsung Electronics [4] - Tower's commitment to flexible and efficient technical support has helped Wisol achieve stringent performance requirements [4]

Company Overview - Tower Semiconductor is a leading foundry specializing in high-value analog semiconductor solutions, providing technology and process platforms for various markets including consumer, industrial, automotive, mobile, infrastructure, medical, and aerospace and defense [3]. Upcoming Earnings Release - Tower Semiconductor will release its second quarter 2025 earnings on August 4, 2025, and will hold a conference call to discuss the financial results and guidance for the third quarter 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time [1]. Conference Call Details - The conference call will be accessible via the Investor Relations section of Tower Semiconductor's website, and participants must pre-register to receive dial-in details and a unique PIN [2]. The teleconference will be available for replay for 90 days [2]. Facilities and Capacity - Tower Semiconductor operates one 200mm facility in Israel, two 200mm facilities in the U.S., and two facilities in Japan (200mm and 300mm). The company also shares a 300mm facility in Italy with STMicroelectronics and has access to a 300mm capacity corridor in Intel's New Mexico factory [3].