Revenue Growth - Total revenue for the quarter ended January 28, 2023, was 1,056,521,anincreasefrom844,443 for the same period in 2022, representing a growth of approximately 25%[37]. - Revenue for the Americas region increased by 28.6% to 765.1millionforthequarterendedJanuary28,2023,comparedto595.1 million for the same period in 2022[23]. - The APAC region revenue increased by 40.7% to 138.6millionforthequarterendedJanuary28,2023,comparedto98.5 million for the same period in 2022[23]. - Ciena's revenue from services transferred over time was 169.3million,whichincludes103.3 million from services recognized over time[51]. - Revenue from Networking Platforms was 855,139,up36.5626,646 year-over-year, with Converged Packet Optical revenue increasing by 36.0% to 735,634[169].Profitability−Netincomeforthequarterwas76,241, compared to 45,823intheprioryear,reflectingayear−over−yearincreaseofabout6671.8 million, but gross margin decreased by 230 basis points due to lower service margins and increased component costs from global supply chain shortages[16]. - Segment profit for Networking Platforms reached 202.1millioninQ12023,comparedto134.1 million in Q1 2022, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 50.7%[139]. - The total segment profit for all segments combined was 274.2millioninQ12023,comparedto235.8 million in Q1 2022, reflecting an increase of 16.3%[139]. Expenses - Research and development expenses rose by 22.5% to 181.7millionforthequarterendedJanuary28,2023,comparedto148.4 million for the same period in 2022[27]. - Total operating expenses increased by 14.4% to 370.7millionforthequarterendedJanuary28,2023,comparedto324.2 million for the same period in 2022[27]. - Operating expenses increased due to higher employee-related costs and professional services, reflecting the impact of acquisitions[200]. Cash Flow and Liquidity - Cash and cash equivalents increased to 1,054,549asofJanuary28,2023,upfrom994,352 as of October 29, 2022, indicating a growth of approximately 6.5%[29]. - Cash flows used in operating activities for the quarter were (265,639),comparedto(54,411) in the same quarter last year, indicating a significant increase in cash outflow[32]. - Total cash used for working capital was 392.3million,withsignificantcashoutflowsinaccountsreceivableandinventories[206].−Cash,cashequivalents,andinvestmentsdecreasedby25.5 million during the first three months of fiscal 2023, totaling 1.2billionasofJanuary28,2023[205].Acquisitions−CienaacquiredBenuandTibitforatotalofapproximately291.7 million, with 244.7millionpaidincash,enhancingitsportfolioofbroadbandaccesssolutions[91].−Thecompanyincurredapproximately2.5 million in acquisition-related costs associated with the acquisitions of Benu and Tibit[91]. - The company made an acquisition that resulted in a cash outflow of (230,048)duringthequarter,comparedto(56,036) in the same period last year[32]. Inventory and Assets - The company’s inventory increased from 946.7millionattheendoffiscal2022to1.2 billion at the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2023 due to supply chain constraints[164]. - Total current assets rose to 3,762,569from3,385,896, marking an increase of about 11%[29]. - Total liabilities increased to 2,834,202from2,356,771, which is an increase of approximately 20%[29]. - The reserve for inventory excess and obsolescence was 38,900thousandasofJanuary28,2023,slightlyupfrom36,086 thousand on October 29, 2022[84]. Market Conditions - The company expects order growth relative to revenue to continue to moderate after experiencing unprecedented order volumes from Q2 2021 to Q3 2022[10]. - Global supply chain challenges are expected to persist, impacting costs and lead times through fiscal 2023[180]. Tax and Compliance - The effective tax rate for the quarter ended January 28, 2023, was higher than the previous year due to mandatory capitalization of research and development expenses[79]. - Provision for income taxes rose to 25,078,anincreaseof172.09,219 in the prior year[201]. Shareholder Actions - The company has repurchased an aggregate of 8.4 million shares for 500.0millionatanaveragepriceof59.28 per share, with 500.0millionremainingunderitsstockrepurchaseprogram[172].−Cienarepurchasedsharesworth13.0 million during the first three months of fiscal 2023 to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations[135].