Lumentum(LITE) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Report

Financial Performance - Cloud & Networking segment net revenue increased to 84.3% in Q1 2025 from 78.2% in Q1 2024, while Industrial Tech segment decreased to 15.7% from 21.8%[208] - Gross profit margin improved to 24.8% in Q1 2025 compared to 17.4% in Q1 2024, driven by a reduction in cost of sales to 69.9% from 76.7%[208] - Net loss narrowed to 15.1% of net revenue in Q1 2025 from 27.0% in Q1 2024, reflecting better cost management and revenue growth[208] - Net revenue increased by $35.4 million, or 9.7$52.5 million increase in Cloud & Networking revenue[211] - For the six months ended December 28, 2024, net revenue increased by $54.7 million, or 8.0$105.1 million increase in Cloud & Networking revenue[212] Cost Management - Research and development expenses decreased to 18.4% of net revenue in Q1 2025 from 21.3% in Q1 2024, indicating improved operational efficiency[208] - Operating expenses as a percentage of net revenue decreased to 37.6% in Q1 2025 from 46.1% in Q1 2024, indicating improved cost control[208] - Research and development expenses decreased by $4.1 million, or 5.2$8.8 million, or 10.3%, during the three months ended December 28, 2024[220] - SG&A expense decreased by $8.8 million, or 10.3$705.0 million, enhancing its capabilities in advanced optical modules for data center interconnect applications[199] - The company incurred 9.6 million in acquisition-related costs for the Cloud Light acquisition, recorded as general and administrative expenses[199] - The company plans to continue investing in R&D and new products to differentiate itself in the marketplace[228] Market and Demand - The company anticipates continued demand growth for its products driven by the increasing reliance on data in cloud and AI/ML applications[194] - Supply chain constraints have improved, with signs of inventory normalization observed in network equipment manufacturers since Q1 2025[202] - The company is focused on expanding into emerging markets and enhancing its product portfolio through both organic growth and acquisitions[195] - The company expects revenue from customers outside the United States to continue to be an important part of overall net revenue growth opportunities[219] Financial Position and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents as of December 28, 2024, were 479.7 million, an increase from $436.7 million as of June 29, 2024[245] - Total short-term investments were$417.0 million as of December 28, 2024, down from $450.3 million as of June 29, 2024[245] - The company believes its cash and cash equivalents will be sufficient to meet liquidity and capital spending requirements for at least the next 12 months[248] - As of December 28, 2024, total contractual obligations amount to$3,322.7 million, with $621.5 million due within one year and$2,701.2 million due beyond one year[249] - Cash from operating activities for the six months ended December 28, 2024, was $63.9 million, reflecting a net loss of$143.3 million, offset by non-cash items of $209.1 million[260] Risks and Uncertainties - The cash balances are held with domestic and international financial institutions, which could become inaccessible if those institutions fail[273] - Potential failures of financial institutions could impact the company's ability to fund operations in the short term[273] - The value of the company's investment portfolio may be affected by holding debt instruments from failing institutions[273] - The company's supply chain could be adversely impacted if vendors or customers experience liquidity issues[273]