MaxLinear(MXL) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report

Financial Performance - In the year ended December 31, 2024, net revenue was $360.5 million, with slower than expected recovery in sales across all end markets due to excess inventory and slower demand in regions like China [352]. - Net revenue decreased by$ 332.7 million to $360.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decline of 48% compared to$ 693.3 million in 2023, primarily due to macroeconomic conditions impacting customer demand [382]. - Cost of net revenue decreased by $141.9 million to$ 165.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a reduction of 46% compared to $307.6 million in 2023 [383]. - Gross profit decreased by$ 190.9 million to $194.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, resulting in a gross profit margin of 54%, down from 56% in 2023 [383]. - Research and development expenses decreased by$ 44.3 million to $225.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, representing 62% of net revenue, up from 39% in 2023 [384]. - Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by$ 6.2 million to $138.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, accounting for 38% of net revenue, compared to 19% in 2023 [387]. - Restructuring charges increased by$ 33.6 million to $53.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a significant rise of 170% compared to$ 19.8 million in 2023 [390]. - Impairment losses decreased by $1.2 million to$ 1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, a decline of 49% compared to $2.4 million in 2023 [389]. Customer and Market Insights - Products shipped to Asia accounted for 75% of net revenue in 2024, with 41% from Hong Kong and less than 10% from mainland China [353]. - One customer accounted for 12% of net revenue in 2024, while the top ten customers collectively accounted for 60% of net revenue [354]. - The decrease in net revenue was driven by declines across all segments, with broadband revenue down 43%, connectivity down 60%, infrastructure down 36%, and industrial and multi-market down 58% [382]. - The company has experienced geopolitical tensions and changing trade policies affecting the semiconductor industry [352]. Costs and Expenses - The company incurred$ 53.4 million in restructuring costs due to workforce reductions in 2024, compared to $19.8 million in 2023 [361]. - The company expects research and development expenses to increase in future years as it develops products to drive future growth [385]. - The company anticipates selling, general and administrative expenses to rise in future years as it expands its sales and marketing organization [388]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - As of December 31, 2024, cash and cash equivalents totaled$ 118.6 million, down from $187.3 million in 2023, while working capital decreased to$ 141.2 million from $265.9 million [400][410]. - Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash amounted to$ 119.6 million as of December 31, 2024, compared to $188.4 million in 2023 [410]. - In the year ended December 31, 2024, net cash used in operating activities was$ 45.3 million, a decline from net cash provided of $43.4 million in 2023, primarily due to decreased product shipment volumes and increased working capital by$ 68.4 million [413]. - Net cash used in investing activities increased to $23.4 million in 2024 from$ 15.9 million in 2023, with $17.7 million spent on property and equipment and$ 5.8 million on intangible assets [414]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $1.3 million in 2024, consisting of$ 4.1 million from stock option exercises, offset by $2.8 million in cash outflows for tax withholdings on restricted stock units [415]. - The company experienced a total decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash of$ 68.8 million in 2024, compared to a minimal decrease in 2023 [412]. Debt and Taxation - The company has $125.0 million of principal outstanding under a senior secured term B loan facility, with a revolving credit facility of up to$ 100.0 million remaining undrawn as of December 31, 2024 [402][410]. - Long-term debt obligations are projected at $125.0 million, with operating lease obligations of$ 28.9 million and purchase obligations of $51.3 million due within one year [407]. - The company maintains a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets due to cumulative losses, impacting its effective tax rate compared to the U.S. federal statutory rate [397]. - The income tax provision decreased by$ 2.9 million, or 31%, to $6.5 million in 2024 compared to$ 9.3 million in 2023 [394]. - The company recorded a $4.4 million liability for uncertain tax positions, which may result in cash payments [407]. Future Outlook - Future capital requirements will depend on revenue changes, market acceptance of products, and potential acquisitions, with risks associated with raising additional funds [404]. - The company is monitoring the impact of high interest rates on its ability to service interest and debt obligations, although current operating cash is deemed sufficient for these purposes [421].