Market Overview - The active installed base of smartphones in India exceeds 740 million, representing more than half of the country's population of 1.45 billion [1] - India accounts for 14% of the global installed base of smartphones, while China leads with a 19% share, equating to approximately 1,005 million devices [2] Retention and Longevity - The average smartphone retention period in India is currently 42 months, which is slightly lower than the global average of 47 months [2][6] Brand Leadership - Xiaomi holds the largest active installed base in India, despite a decline in market share as it shifted focus from affordable devices to the premium segment [3] - Xiaomi's older Redmi and Note series continue to be widely used, indicating long shelf lives before users upgrade [3] - Globally, Xiaomi ranks third in terms of active installed base, with only Apple and Samsung surpassing the 1 billion mark [4] Competitive Landscape - Eight brands have active installed bases exceeding 200 million units globally, including Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Honor, Transsion, and Huawei, collectively controlling over 80% of the global smartphone installed base [5] - Motorola, Realme, and Google remain below the 200 million mark, with Motorola and Realme nearing that threshold [5]

Core Insights - The company has established a significant licensing agreement with Samsung, marking the most valuable license in its history, and has renewed agreements with major smartphone vendors, including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi, ensuring a strong foundation for future growth [1][2] - The company reported record revenue of $834 million for the full year 2025, with a 24% year-over-year increase in annualized recurring revenue (ARR) to $582 million, and achieved all-time highs in adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP EPS [3][16] - The company is focusing on expanding its licensing programs, particularly in the consumer electronics (CE) and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors, and has made significant progress in its video service licensing program [5][6] Financial Performance - In Q4 2025, the company achieved total revenue of $158 million, exceeding its outlook, and reported an adjusted EBITDA of $88 million, resulting in a margin of 56% [14][15] - For the full year 2025, adjusted EBITDA reached a record high of $589 million, nearly three times the 2021 level, and non-GAAP EPS was reported at $15.31, more than four times the 2021 figure [16] - The company has guided for a strong 2026, expecting total revenue between $675 million and $775 million, with adjusted EBITDA projected at $381 million to $477 million [17][18] Licensing Agreements - The company has signed over 50 licensing agreements since 2021, with a total contract value exceeding $4.6 billion, and has licensed about half of the global PC market following a new agreement with HP [5][6] - New agreements with Vivo and Honor have expanded the company's licensing to cover approximately 85% of the global smartphone market [2] - The company is actively pursuing licensing agreements with major streaming platforms, having initiated enforcement actions against Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ [6][7] Research and Development - The company emphasizes the importance of its research pipeline, which supports its licensing programs and drives growth through 2030 and beyond [8][9] - A recent acquisition of AI startup DeepRender aims to enhance the company's capabilities in AI and video compression, aligning with its focus on developing next-generation technologies [9][10] - The company has increased its patent portfolio by 14% year-over-year, surpassing 38,000 granted patents and applications, and is recognized for the quality of its patents [10][11] Industry Recognition - The company has received multiple accolades, including being named one of America's fastest-growing companies by Fortune and recognized as the number one most successful mid-cap company in America for 2026 by Forbes [11][12] - The company's strong performance and strategic positioning in the market are expected to continue driving shareholder value [12]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, total revenue was $834 million, the second highest in the company's history, with a year-over-year increase of approximately 2 times compared to 2021 levels of $425 million [16][17] - Adjusted EBITDA reached a record high of $589 million for 2025, nearly 3 times the 2021 level of $208 million [17] - Non-GAAP EPS for 2025 was $15.31 per share, more than 4 times the $3.73 per share reported in 2021 [17] - In Q4 2025, total revenue was $158 million, exceeding the high end of the outlook of $144-$148 million [15] - Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $88 million, exceeding the high end of the outlook of $68-$76 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 56% [15][16] - Non-GAAP EPS for Q4 was $2.12, exceeding the high end of the outlook of $1.38-$1.63 [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Smartphone revenue for 2025 was just below $680 million, up 14% year-over-year, marking an all-time high [7] - The company licensed 8 of the top 10 largest smartphone manufacturers, covering about 85% of the overall market [6] - In the CE and IoT program, a new agreement was signed with HP, covering about half of the global PC market [7] - The company has now licensed over 50 agreements with a total contract value of more than $4.6 billion since 2021 [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has renewed licenses with major smartphone vendors, including Xiaomi and LG Electronics, which are expected to contribute to recurring revenue [7][8] - The enforcement campaign against major streaming services like Disney+ and Amazon is ongoing, with positive preliminary results in Brazil and Germany [9][27] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow its annualized recurring revenue and margin expansion, focusing on AI research and the development of 6G and next-generation video codecs [4][5] - The acquisition of AI startup Deep Render is part of the strategy to strengthen AI research capabilities [11] - The company is actively contributing to 6G standards development, which is expected to be the first native AI wireless standard [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's position to drive shareholder value in 2026, with expectations for total revenue in the range of $675 million-$775 million [18] - The company anticipates a step down in annualized recurring revenue (ARR) due to expirations but expects to renew about two-thirds of the $92 million that expired at the end of 2025 [19] - Management emphasized the importance of their patent portfolio and ongoing litigation efforts to ensure fair compensation for their innovations [36][37] Other Important Information - The company received recognition from multiple third parties, including being named one of America's greatest companies by Newsweek and the number one most successful mid-cap company in America for 2026 by Forbes [13] - The company will showcase its technology at the Mobile Congress in Barcelona, highlighting innovations in 6G and AI [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for Q1 revenue and recurring fees - Management confirmed that the guidance for Q1 includes $55-$60 million of catch-up sales, indicating a decrease in recurring revenue due to expirations [24][25] Question: Timeline for litigation with Disney and Amazon - Management provided updates on the positive outcomes in Brazil and Germany for the Disney case, with further developments expected in the U.S. later in the year [26][27] Question: Details on the consumer electronic device agreement - The agreement with the social media company is a device agreement that licenses radio assets and Wi-Fi, but is not expected to be a high-volume agreement [33] Question: Threats on the litigation front - Management acknowledged the inherent risks in litigation but expressed confidence in the quality of their patent portfolio and the strategy to enforce their rights [36][37] Question: M&A as part of R&D efforts - The company is open to M&A opportunities to enhance its research capabilities and fill gaps in its portfolio [41] Question: Differences in litigation for streaming services - Management noted that the streaming industry is relatively new for the company, requiring more time to establish the strength of their portfolio compared to established relationships in the smartphone industry [42]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, total revenue reached $834 million, the second highest in the company's history, with a year-over-year increase of approximately 2 times compared to 2021 levels of $425 million [16] - Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was a record high of $589 million, nearly 3 times the 2021 level of $208 million [17] - Non-GAAP EPS for 2025 was $15.31 per share, more than 4 times the $3.73 per share reported in 2021 [17] - In Q4 2025, total revenue was $158 million, exceeding the high end of the outlook of $144-148 million [15] - Q4 adjusted EBITDA was $88 million, exceeding the high end of the outlook of $68-76 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 56% [15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Smartphone revenue for 2025 was just below $680 million, up 14% year-over-year, marking an all-time high [7] - Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) increased to $582 million, up 24% year-over-year [5] - The company signed new licensing agreements with major smartphone vendors, including Vivo and Honor, and renewed agreements with Xiaomi, Samsung, Sharp, and Seiko [6][7] - In the CE and IoT program, the company signed a new agreement with HP, covering about half of the global PC market [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has now licensed eight of the top ten largest smartphone manufacturers, covering about 85% of the overall market [6] - The licensing agreements signed since 2021 have a total contract value of more than $4.6 billion [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow its licensing pipeline, particularly in the Video Service Licensing Program and AI research capabilities [4] - The focus is on expanding the patent portfolio and advancing technologies related to 6G and next-generation video codecs [4] - The company emphasizes the importance of AI in enhancing network efficiency and video quality, with a recent acquisition of AI startup Deep Render to strengthen its capabilities [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's position to drive shareholder value in 2026, with expectations for total revenue in the range of $675-775 million and adjusted EBITDA of $381-477 million [18] - The company anticipates further increases in ARR, aiming to reach $1 billion by 2030 [19] - Management highlighted the importance of ongoing litigation efforts to protect intellectual property and secure fair compensation for investments in research [10][36] Other Important Information - The company received recognition from multiple third parties, including being named one of America's greatest companies by Newsweek and the number one most successful mid-cap company in America for 2026 by Forbes [13] - The company will showcase its technology at the Mobile Congress in Barcelona, focusing on 6G and AI innovations [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance for Q1 revenue and recurring fees - Management confirmed that the guidance for Q1 includes $50-55 million of catch-up revenue, indicating a decrease in recurring fees due to expirations, but noted that two-thirds of the $92 million expired contracts have been renewed [24][25] Question: Timeline for litigation with Disney and Amazon - Management reported positive outcomes in the Disney case with preliminary injunctions in Brazil and Germany, with further trials expected in the US and UPC later in the year [26][27] - The Amazon case is in earlier stages, with multiple jurisdictions involved [27] Question: Litigation costs outlook - Management indicated an expected increase in litigation expenses for Q1 and throughout 2026, which is factored into the full-year guidance [29] Question: Details on the consumer electronic device agreement - The agreement with the social media company is a device agreement that licenses radio assets and Wi-Fi, but is not expected to be a high-volume agreement [33] Question: Differences in litigation for streaming services - Management noted that while they prefer negotiations, the streaming industry is relatively new for them, requiring more time to demonstrate the strength of their patent portfolio [42]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For the full year 2025, total revenue was $834 million, the second highest in the company's history, with a year-over-year increase of approximately 2 times compared to 2021 levels of $425 million [18] - Adjusted EBITDA reached a record high of $589 million, nearly 3 times the 2021 level of $208 million [19] - Non-GAAP EPS for the full year was $15.31 per share, more than 4 times the $3.73 per share reported in 2021 [19] - In Q4 2025, total revenue was $158 million, exceeding the high end of the outlook of $144-$148 million [17] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $88 million, exceeding the high end of the outlook of $68-$76 million, resulting in an adjusted EBITDA margin of 56% [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Smartphone revenue for 2025 was just below $680 million, up 14% year-over-year, marking an all-time high [7] - Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) increased to $582 million, up 24% year-over-year [5] - The company signed new licensing agreements with major smartphone vendors, including Vivo and Honor, and renewed agreements with Samsung, Sharp, and Seiko [6][8] - In the CE and IoT program, the company licensed about half of the global PC market after signing a new agreement with HP [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company has now licensed 8 of the top 10 largest smartphone manufacturers, covering about 85% of the overall market [6] - The licensing agreements signed since 2021 have a total contract value of more than $4.6 billion [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to grow its licensing pipeline, particularly in the Video Service Licensing Program and AI research capabilities [4] - The focus is on deepening AI expertise and leading the development of AI-based solutions for next-generation technologies [12] - The company is actively contributing to 6G standards development, which is expected to be the first native AI wireless standard [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's position to drive shareholder value in 2026, with expectations for total revenue in the range of $675 million-$775 million [20] - The company anticipates a strong year in 2026, despite a step down in ARR from year-end expirations, with plans to renew contracts and drive further increases in ARR [21] Other Important Information - The company completed a key acquisition of AI startup Deep Render to strengthen its research capabilities in AI and video compression [12] - The company received recognition from multiple third parties, including being named one of America's greatest companies by Newsweek and the number one most successful mid-cap company in America for 2026 by Forbes [14] Q&A Session Summary Question: Guidance on Q1 revenue and recurring fees - Management confirmed that the guidance for Q1 includes $55 million-$60 million of catch-up sales, indicating a decrease in recurring fees due to expirations [25][26] Question: Timeline for litigation with Disney and Amazon - Management provided updates on the positive outcomes in Brazil and Germany for the Disney case, with further developments expected in the U.S. later in the year [27][28] Question: Details on the consumer electronic device agreement - The agreement with the social media company is a device agreement that licenses radio assets and Wi-Fi, but is not expected to be a high-volume agreement [33] Question: M&A strategy for expanding the patent portfolio - The company is open to M&A opportunities to fill gaps in research and accelerate areas of strength, leveraging its industry reputation [40] Question: Differences in litigation for streaming services compared to smartphones - Management noted that the streaming industry is relatively new for the company, requiring more time to demonstrate the strength of its patent portfolio [41]

Fourth Quarter 2025 Results February 5, 2026 ©2026 InterDigital, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 1 Disclaimers Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act, including but not limited to statements related to our outlook for Q1 and full year 2026, and other financial and business goals. Forward-looking statements are based on our expectations as of the date of this presentation and are subject to a number of risks, uncertaint ...

Core Insights - InterDigital, Inc. reported a record year driven by licensing momentum, achieving a 24% increase in annualized recurring revenue (ARR) [1][7] - The company experienced near-record annual revenue, resulting in all-time high levels of net income, adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP EPS, and free cash flow [1][7] Business Performance - The company finished 2025 with strong quarterly performance, particularly in licensing programs, smartphone revenue, and AI expertise [2][7] - Full year 2025 revenue was $834.0 million, a slight decrease of 4% from $868.5 million in 2024, while operating expenses decreased by $55.8 million year-over-year [5][6] Financial Highlights - Fourth quarter 2025 revenue was $158.2 million, down 37% from $252.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to a decline in catch-up revenue [4][6] - Full year 2025 net income reached $406.6 million, a 13% increase from $358.6 million in 2024, with a GAAP EPS of $11.80 [6][7] - Adjusted EBITDA for the full year was $588.9 million, up 7% from $551.0 million in 2024 [8] Revenue Breakdown - Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) increased to $582.4 million from $468.0 million, marking a 24% year-over-year growth [7][8] - Smartphone revenue for the full year was $678.9 million, a 14% increase from $597.5 million in 2024 [7][8] - Catch-up revenue for the full year was $277.4 million, down 40% from $460.1 million in 2024 [5][8] Shareholder Returns - The company declared dividends of $2.60 per share for the fiscal year 2025, up from $1.70 in 2024 [9][27] - Total return of capital to shareholders for the fiscal year was $169.4 million, including share repurchases and dividends [9] Future Outlook - For Q1 2026, the company projects revenue between $194 million and $200 million, and for the full year 2026, revenue is expected to be between $675 million and $775 million [13][14] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026 is forecasted to be between $101 million and $110 million, with full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA expected to range from $381 million to $477 million [14]

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Core Insights - Yiren Digital Ltd. has been awarded the "Annual Digital Intelligence Innovative Application Award" in the "New Technology" category, recognizing its innovation in AI technology application within the fintech sector [1][2] Group 1: Awards and Recognition - The award highlights Yiren Digital's sustained innovation and successful digital transformation, establishing a benchmark for intelligent transformation in fintech [2] Group 2: AI Strategy and Development - In 2025, Yiren Digital completed regulatory filing for its proprietary "Zhiyu" large language model (LLM), enhancing its AI strategy and operational workflows [3] - The "Magicube" AI Agent Platform has improved performance accuracy and efficiency, utilizing a hybrid human-AI collaboration model for 24/7 service availability [4] - The recent version 2.0 upgrade of the Magicube platform has strengthened AI capabilities across four strategic verticals, supporting fast credit analysis, precision marketing, and risk optimization [5] Group 3: Investment and Future Outlook - Yiren Digital has established a first-mover advantage in fintech innovation through significant capital allocation and precise market positioning, with plans to invest in R&D for multi-agent collaboration [6] Group 4: Company Overview - Yiren Digital specializes in digital consumer lending, insurance, and financial technology innovation across China and Southeast Asia, aiming to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency [7]

Core Insights - The global smartphone market is expected to reach a total shipment of 1.26 billion units in 2025, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 1.9%, indicating a continued recovery trend in the market [1] - In the fourth quarter of 2025, global smartphone shipments reached 336.3 million units, marking a 2.3% increase compared to the previous year [3][8] Group 1: Global Market Performance - The fourth quarter of 2025 saw a total shipment of 336.3 million smartphones, with Apple leading the market with a share of 24.2% and shipments of 81.3 million units, up 4.9% year-over-year [3][8] - Samsung followed with a market share of 18.2%, achieving a significant year-over-year growth of 18.3% with shipments of 61.2 million units [3][8] - The overall smartphone market in China experienced a slight decline of 0.8% in shipments, totaling approximately 75.8 million units in the fourth quarter [7] Group 2: Company-Specific Insights - OPPO was the only major Android brand in China to achieve double-digit growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, with a year-over-year increase of 10.2%, resulting in shipments of 11.6 million units [2][7] - OPPO's strong performance is attributed to the successful launch of competitive new products, particularly the OPPO Find X9 series, which sold 1 million units within 10 days of its domestic launch [5][9] - The OPPO Reno series has seen significant activation numbers, nearing 100 million units in China and over 130 million globally, maintaining a leading position in the competitive $400–$600 price segment [6][9]