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QuickLogic(QUIK) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

2025-05-13 22:30

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $4.3 million, down 28% from Q1 2024 and down 24% from Q4 2024 [31] - New product revenue in Q1 was $3.8 million, down 23% from Q1 2024 and down 19% from Q4 2024 [31] - Non-GAAP gross margin in Q1 was 45.7%, significantly lower than 71.3% in Q1 2024 and 62.9% in Q4 2024 [32] - Non-GAAP net loss was $1.1 million or $0.07 per diluted share, compared to a net income of $1.7 million or $0.12 per diluted share in Q1 2024 [33] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Mature product revenue was $600,000, down from $1.1 million in Q1 2024 and $1 million in Q4 2024 [31] - Non-GAAP operating expenses in Q1 were approximately $3 million, compared to $2.5 million in Q1 2024 and $2.9 million in Q4 2024 [32] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The discrete FPGA market for U.S. military applications is approximately $1.5 billion, with significant interest in integrating eFPGA technology into ASICs and SoCs [14][44] - The defense industrial base is increasingly interested in using eFPGA technology to reduce costs and improve integration [70][71] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to capitalize on its unique position as the first available source for eFPGA hard IP for Intel 18A technology, focusing on integration to drive growth [10][14] - The partnership with Faraday is expected to accelerate expansion into new end markets and generate future revenue through storefront services [15][46] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving solid revenue growth, non-GAAP profitability, and positive cash flow for the full year 2025 despite a slower start [46][41] - The company anticipates a revenue rebound beginning in Q3 2025, driven by new IP contracts and existing mature product sales [39][60] Other Important Information - The company raised approximately $1.5 million from institutional investors and $1.2 million net from an ATM offering [37] - The strategic RadHard FPGA government contract is expected to contribute significantly to future revenue, with ongoing engagement with the defense industrial base [19][86] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you walk us through the ramp of Intel 18A and its revenue stream? - Management discussed the progress of Intel 18A and its importance in accelerating customer engagement, particularly in defense applications, with revenue expected from licensing and royalties [50][54] Question: What are the key drivers for revenue ramp in the second half of the year? - Key drivers include ongoing Anafuse FPGA business, the strategic RadHard contract, and new IP contracts, particularly in advanced process technologies [58][60] Question: Can you provide insights on storefront opportunities? - Management highlighted several storefront opportunities, including contracts with defense customers and participation in chiplet ecosystems, indicating a growing trend towards storefront services [64][66] Question: How does the company plan to address the $1.5 billion FPGA market? - The company aims to reduce verification costs and improve integration, which is critical for defense applications, thereby enhancing its market position [68][71] Question: Are there opportunities with Faraday beyond the current node? - Management expressed interest in exploring smaller nodes with Faraday as they gain confidence in the integration of eFPGA technology [74][76]

Storefront business model

Storefront business model

Arteris(AIP) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

2025-05-13 21:32

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $16,500,000, up 28% year over year, exceeding guidance [17] - Annual contract value (ACV) plus royalties reached $66,800,000, a 15% increase year over year, marking a record high [17] - Remaining performance obligations (RPO) were $88,900,000, representing a 19% year over year increase, also a new high for the company [17] - Non-GAAP gross profit was $15,300,000 with a gross margin of 92% [17] - Non-GAAP operating loss was $3,200,000, a 40% improvement compared to the prior year [20] - Free cash flow was positive at $2,700,000 for the quarter, benefiting from early customer payments [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved several key design wins, including major contracts from top global technology companies and automotive OEMs [8][9] - Adoption of technology in advanced semiconductor companies continues to grow, with significant projects in AI and automotive sectors [9][10] - The FlexGen product, an AI-driven smart NOC IP technology, is being evaluated by over 20 customers, with expectations for revenue generation in the second half of the year [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The automotive sector remains robust, with ongoing design projects for future vehicles, including electric and autonomous driving technologies [12][13] - The company is seeing increased outsourcing of silicon system IP needs as customers seek efficiency and cost reduction [15][22] - The global economic uncertainty has not led to deal cancellations but may impact royalty revenues due to customer confidence [14][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on innovation and expanding ecosystem collaborations, including joining the Intel Foundry Accelerator Program [12] - The strategy includes enhancing customer support and product development through new engineering centers and partnerships [13] - The company aims to remain a neutral player in the system IP market, capitalizing on the trend of outsourcing due to increasing design complexity [42][73] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges economic uncertainty but maintains that licensing activity remains robust [30][32] - The company has not adjusted its overall FY 2025 revenue guidance, citing strong customer demand despite potential short-term headwinds [22][26] - There is optimism regarding the deal pipeline and customer interest in outsourcing system IP products [26][73] Other Important Information - The company received multiple awards for innovation, highlighting its technological advancements and market recognition [11] - The opening of a new engineering and customer support center in Krakow, Poland, aims to enhance product development and customer service [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in customer behavior due to tariffs and trade environment - Management noted some replanning of projects in China but observed an increased willingness to outsource system IP to commercial vendors [29][30] Question: Expectations for FlexGen revenue and traction - Management reported positive feedback from customers evaluating FlexGen, anticipating substantial bookings and revenue in the second half of the year [35][36] Question: Accelerated decision timelines by customers - Management indicated that while design cycles are being accelerated, licensing activity remains steady without significant changes in decision-making timelines [41][42] Question: Interest from joining the Intel Foundry Alliance - Management expects increased business opportunities from joining the alliance, particularly with Intel's commitment to commercial solutions [46] Question: Market size for system IP - Management estimated the system IP market to be between $1 billion and $1.2 billion, with significant growth potential as more companies outsource [59][60] Question: Underlying technological changes prompting outsourcing - Management highlighted the increasing complexity of designs, particularly with AI and chiplets, driving the need for commercial IP solutions [62][63]

Arteris(US:AIP)

Chiplets

interconnect IP

Chiplets

interconnect IP

Arteris(AIP) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

2025-05-13 21:30

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenue for Q1 2025 was $16,500,000, representing a 28% year-over-year increase, exceeding guidance [17] - Annual contract value (ACV) plus royalties reached a record high of $66,800,000, up 15% year-over-year [17] - Remaining performance obligations (RPO) at the end of Q1 were $88,900,000, a 19% year-over-year increase [17] - Non-GAAP gross profit was $15,300,000 with a gross margin of 92% [17] - Non-GAAP operating loss for Q1 was $3,200,000, a 40% improvement compared to the prior year [20] - Free cash flow was positive at $2,700,000 for the quarter [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved several key design wins, including contracts with top global technology companies and automotive OEMs [6][7] - Adoption of technology in automotive, enterprise computing, and communications sectors is increasing, driven by design complexity and AI applications [6][8] - The company is seeing strong momentum in the microcontroller (MCU) system IP market, with initial royalties received from a top five MCU manufacturer [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The automotive sector remains a significant focus, with 10 automotive OEMs now as direct customers [8] - The company is expanding its presence in the AI market, with over 55% of total business now related to AI projects [72][78] - The semiconductor industry is experiencing a shift towards outsourcing system IP needs due to increasing design complexity and cost pressures [42][46] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on innovation and expanding ecosystem collaborations, including joining the Intel Foundry Accelerator Program [11] - The introduction of FlexGen, an AI-driven smart NOC IP technology, is expected to enhance productivity and performance in semiconductor designs [9] - The company aims to maintain its position as a neutral player in the system IP market while capitalizing on the growing demand for outsourced solutions [74] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledges global economic uncertainty but reports no deal cancellations or delays in Q1 [13] - The company anticipates potential short-term headwinds in royalties due to customer confidence and tariffs [14] - Despite economic challenges, management remains optimistic about long-term growth and customer interest in outsourcing [15][26] Other Important Information - The company opened a new engineering and customer support center in Krakow, Poland, to enhance product development and customer support [12] - The company received multiple awards for innovation, including recognition for its NOC IP technologies [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: Changes in customer behavior due to tariffs and trade environment - Management noted some replanning of projects in China but observed an increased willingness among larger companies to outsource system IP to commercial vendors [29][30] Question: Expectations for FlexGen's revenue and ACV - Management reported positive feedback from customers evaluating FlexGen, with expectations for substantial bookings and revenue in the second half of the year [36][37] Question: Accelerating decision timelines by customers - Management indicated that while design cycles are being accelerated, licensing activity remains steady without significant changes in decision-making timelines [42] Question: Interest from joining the Intel Foundry Alliance - Management expects that joining the alliance will lead to additional business opportunities over the next twelve months [47] Question: Market size for system IP - Management estimated the system IP market to be between $1 billion and $1.2 billion, with significant growth potential as complexity increases [60] Question: Underlying technological changes prompting outsourcing - Management highlighted the increasing complexity of designs, particularly with the rise of AI and chiplets, as key factors driving the shift towards outsourcing [62][64]

Arteris(US:AIP)

Autonomous Driving

Autonomous Driving