SemiLEDs(LEDS) - 2025 Q2 - Quarterly Report

Revenue and Sales Performance - Revenue from buy-sell purchase orders in Q2 2025 was $9.4 million, with a cost of revenue of$8.9 million[105]. - Revenues increased to $10.9 million for the three months ended February 28, 2025, from$886 thousand for the same period in 2024, driven primarily by a $10.0 million increase in other revenues[122]. - Sales of LED chips were$29 thousand for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to $1 thousand for the same period in 2024, reflecting varying volumes sold[123]. - Revenues from LED components rose to$682 thousand for the three months ended February 28, 2025, up from $545 thousand in the prior year, due to higher volumes sold[124]. - Revenues increased from$2.5 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024, to $12.1 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, driven by a$10.0 million increase in sales of other revenues[139]. - LED chip sales were $94 thousand for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to$59 thousand for the same period in 2024, reflecting a 59% increase[140]. - Other revenues surged to $10.7 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, from$760 thousand in the prior year, marking a 1,305% increase[142]. Profitability and Margins - Gross profit represented 9% of revenues for the three months ended February 28, 2025, down from 13% in the same period of 2024, primarily due to the buy-sell purchase orders of equipment[128]. - Gross profit rose from $357 thousand for the six months ended February 29, 2024, to$1.3 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, with a gross margin of 10% compared to 15% in the previous year[145]. Operating Expenses and R&D - Total operating expenses decreased to $893 thousand for the three months ended February 28, 2025, from$944 thousand in the prior year, reflecting a reduction in selling, general, and administrative expenses[129]. - Research and development expenses increased to $279 thousand for the three months ended February 28, 2025, from$251 thousand in the same period of 2024, primarily due to higher materials and supplies costs[130]. - Operating expenses decreased from $2.0 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024, to$1.8 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025, a reduction of 10%[146]. - Research and development expenses decreased from $623 thousand to$500 thousand, a decline of 20%[147]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents increased to $2.4 million as of February 28, 2025, from$1.6 million as of February 29, 2024, indicating improved liquidity[114]. - Cash and cash equivalents increased from $1.7 million as of August 31, 2024, to$2.4 million as of February 28, 2025[159]. - As of February 28, 2025, the company reported cash and cash equivalents of $2.4 million and net cash provided by operating activities of$1.2 million for the six months ended February 28, 2025[182][186]. - The company reported an increase in cash flows provided by operating activities due to a $1.0 million increase in net income and a$12.5 million increase in accrued expenses[187]. Debt and Financing - Long-term debt decreased from $3.7 million as of August 31, 2024, to$1.9 million as of February 28, 2025[164]. - The company entered into secured loan agreements totaling $3.2 million with an annual interest rate of 8$800,000 of loan principal by issuing 629,921 shares at a closing price of $1.27 per share[171][173]. - The outstanding principal of convertible unsecured promissory notes was zero as of February 28, 2025, after conversion of$1.6 million into 1,228,128 shares at a price of $1.31 per share[181][180]. - The total loans as of February 28, 2025, amounted to$800,000, secured by a second priority security interest on the company's headquarters building[177]. Market and Strategic Focus - The company is focusing on optimizing its epitaxial growth processes and developing low-cost Chip Scaled Packaging (CSP) technology to enhance manufacturing efficiency[107]. - The average selling price of products is expected to decline due to competitive pressures, impacting revenue and gross margins[109]. - The company plans to shift its strategy towards selling LED components rather than just LED chips to improve gross margins and operating results[109]. - The company aims to continue innovating in product design and manufacturing efficiencies to meet evolving customer requirements and technological standards[110]. - The company is heavily reliant on a few select markets, including India, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United States, for its revenue[102]. - The company is exploring opportunities in the China and India markets as part of its new strategic direction[99]. Inventory and Risk Management - Inventory write-downs were $50 thousand for the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to$77 thousand for the same period in 2024, indicating improved inventory management[117]. - Sales to the three largest customers accounted for 93% and 90% of total revenues for the three and six months ended February 28, 2025, respectively, highlighting revenue concentration risk[114]. Foreign Currency and Other Losses - The company recognized a net foreign currency transaction loss of $37 thousand for the six months ended February 28, 2025, compared to a gain of$12 thousand for the same period in 2024[154]. Income and Expenditures - The company incurred a net income of $388,000 and a net loss of$559,000 during the three months ended February 28, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024[182]. - Capital expenditures for the six months ended February 28, 2025, were $238,000, an increase from$69,000 in the same period in 2024[190]. - Net cash used in investing activities was $258,000 for the six months ended February 28, 2025, primarily for property, plant, and equipment purchases[188].