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Adeia Enters into Long-Term IP License Agreement with Altice USA
Globenewswire· 2025-09-30 20:05
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA), the company whose innovations shape the way the world explores and experiences entertainment, announced it has signed a long-term intellectual property (IP) license agreement with Altice USA, offering products and services nationwide as Optimum (“Optimum”), one of the largest broadband and video service providers in the United States. This agreement supports Optimum’s services, including internet services, as well as cable tele ...
Adeia(ADEA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-05 22:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated $88 million in revenue and $57 million in cash from operations for Q1 2025, aligning with expectations [6][19] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was $47.3 million, reflecting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 54% [21] - The company ended the quarter with $116.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Recurring revenue for Q1 2025 increased modestly year-over-year, with non-pay TV segments seeing a 25% increase [8][9] - The company signed 10 license agreements in Q1, including four with new customers in key growth areas such as social media, OTT, and semiconductors [9][10] - Renewals accounted for a significant portion of revenue stability, with over 90% of customers renewing their agreements [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company noted strong momentum in the OTT market, with significant opportunities both domestically and internationally [41] - The semiconductor market is seeing growth driven by the adoption of hybrid bonding technologies [14][40] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company maintains a balanced capital allocation strategy and focuses on growth in OTT, semiconductors, and adjacent media markets [7][14] - The strategic acquisition of patent portfolios is aimed at enhancing the company's media and semiconductor capabilities [17][23] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the business model despite macroeconomic volatility, with over 80% of revenue supported by contracted agreements [7][8] - The company reiterated its full-year 2025 revenue guidance of $390 million to $430 million, with expectations for operating expenses between $166 million and $174 million [24][25] Other Important Information - The company acquired two IP portfolios for $5 million, focusing on micro LEDs and imaging technologies [16][23] - A new board member, Sandeep Vizh, was nominated to replace retiring board member Raghu Rao [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Potential for new sports league deals - Management expressed optimism about the new U.S. Professional Sports League deal, indicating it could lead to more opportunities in the sports sector [30][31] Question: Opportunities in sports betting - Management acknowledged the exploration of sports gambling as a potential adjacent market, though it is seen as a longer-term opportunity [33] Question: Licensing status of acquired portfolios - The acquired micro LED and imaging portfolios do not currently have existing licenses attached, but management sees significant potential for future revenue [35] Question: Semiconductor deal expectations - Management clarified that the recent semiconductor deal was not the large opportunity anticipated from the previous year, but it reflects ongoing progress in hybrid bonding adoption [40] Question: OTT market opportunities - Management indicated that the majority of OTT opportunities are domestic, with ongoing litigation affecting some potential deals [41] Question: Social media market potential - Management noted that the company has licensed approximately 90% of the social media market, with opportunities primarily in renewals rather than new deals [43]
Adeia(ADEA) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-05-05 21:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company generated $88 million in revenue and $57 million in cash from operations for Q1 2025, aligning with expectations [5] - The full year 2025 revenue outlook remains unchanged, with over 80% supported by contracted revenue [6] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 was $47.3 million, reflecting an adjusted EBITDA margin of 54% [20] - The company ended Q1 with $116.5 million in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Recurring revenue for Q1 2025 increased modestly year over year, with non-pay TV parts of the business seeing a 25% increase [7][8] - The company signed 10 license agreements in Q1, including four with new customers in key growth areas such as social media, OTT, and semiconductors [8][9] - Renewals accounted for six agreements in Q1, maintaining a strong track record of over 90% renewal rates [12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company is focusing on growth in OTT, semiconductors, and adjacent media markets, with significant opportunities in the OTT sector due to its growing subscriber base [10] - The semiconductor market is seeing increased adoption of hybrid bonding, which is driving new deal flow [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company emphasizes a balanced capital allocation strategy, focusing on growth through strategic acquisitions while maintaining a strong cash position [5][16] - The strategy includes expanding and diversifying patent portfolios to meet evolving market needs, with a focus on organic growth through R&D [14][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the business model despite macroeconomic volatility, with visibility into revenue supported by long-term contracts [6] - The company is monitoring the broader macroeconomic environment and remains prudent in spending, anticipating potential impacts on future performance [25] Other Important Information - The company acquired two IP portfolios for $5 million, enhancing its media and semiconductor capabilities [15][22] - A new board member, Sandeep Vizh, was nominated to replace retiring board member Raghu Rao, bringing extensive expertise in technology and semiconductors [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Potential for new sports league deals - Management is optimistic about the new deal with a U.S. Professional Sports League, viewing it as a potential breakthrough for future agreements [30][31] Question: Opportunities in sports betting - Management is exploring the sports gambling market as an adjacent opportunity, though it is considered a longer-term prospect [33] Question: Licensing status of acquired portfolios - The acquired micro LED and imaging portfolios do not currently have existing licenses attached, but management sees significant potential for future revenue [35] Question: Semiconductor announcement context - The recent semiconductor deal is not the large opportunity anticipated from the previous year, but it reflects ongoing progress in hybrid bonding adoption [40] Question: OTT market opportunities - The majority of OTT opportunities are domestic, with ongoing litigation affecting some potential deals, but international opportunities are also being pursued [41] Question: Social media market potential - The company has licensed approximately 90% of the social media market, with opportunities primarily in renewals rather than new deals [43]