Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rambus achieved record revenue and earnings for fiscal year 2025, with product revenue reaching $348 million, a 41% increase year-over-year [12][8] - Cash from operations for 2025 was $360 million, up 56% from 2024, indicating strong financial health [12][5] - Fourth quarter revenue was $190.2 million, exceeding expectations, with product revenue of $96.8 million, reflecting 32% year-over-year growth [13][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Product revenue for the full year was $348 million, driven by gains in DDR5 market share and new product contributions [12][8] - Silicon IP is focused on delivering solutions for AI hardware, with increasing design wins for high-speed memory and interconnect technologies [9][10] - The company reported strong traction in new products, with expectations for double-digit contributions to total product revenue in 2026 [40][41] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The AI and traditional server markets remained strong, driving demand for higher compute and memory performance [6][10] - Rambus increased its market share in DDR5 RCDs to the mid-40% range, reflecting growth in the DDR5 segment [30][66] - The company anticipates that the ongoing expansion of AI will reshape memory and interconnect requirements, positioning Rambus to grow faster than the market in 2026 [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Rambus aims to capitalize on trends in AI and memory technology, focusing on high-performance memory and interconnect solutions [6][10] - The company is committed to investing in its product roadmap and expanding market opportunities to drive long-term growth [5][12] - Rambus plans to maintain a diversified portfolio, with a focus on patent licensing and Silicon IP to address the accelerating demand for AI solutions [18][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in returning to strong growth in Q2 after resolving a supply chain issue that impacted Q1 revenue [11][24] - The company expects to grow faster than the market in 2026, despite challenges in the supply chain [11][30] - Management highlighted the importance of quality management and collaboration with suppliers and customers in addressing operational challenges [57][58] Other Important Information - The company experienced a one-time supply chain issue affecting product revenue for Q1, but corrective actions have been implemented [11][22] - Rambus anticipates Q1 revenue between $172 million and $178 million, with expectations for recovery in subsequent quarters [15][16] - The company maintains a gross margin target of 60%-65%, with expectations to remain in the low 60% range moving forward [95][96] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will there be catch-up in Q2 for the revenue loss in Q1 due to the supply chain issue? - Management confirmed that the supply chain issue has been resolved and expects strong growth in Q2, with the lower Q1 revenue not changing the business trajectory [21][24] Question: What was the estimated revenue impact from the supply chain issue? - The estimated impact was around low double-digit million dollars, with expectations to recover inventory by the end of Q1 [25][59] Question: How did the RCD market share finish for 2025? - Management indicated that the company ended the year with a mid-40% share in DDR5 RCDs, with expectations to continue growing faster than the market in 2026 [30][66] Question: What is the expected contribution of PMIC to total product revenue? - PMIC is expected to grow from upper single digits in Q4 to about double-digit contributions in 2026, driven by strong customer demand [40][41] Question: How is the company positioned in the client market? - The client market contribution remains minimal, with a long-term goal of achieving 20% share, but the focus remains on the data center space [75][76] Question: Are there signs of a slowdown in new chip design starts impacting the IP business? - Management expressed optimism about the IP business, expecting continued growth in line with demand for AI solutions [81][82]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rambus achieved record revenue and earnings for fiscal year 2025, with product revenue reaching $348 million, a 41% increase year-over-year [12][8] - Cash from operations for 2025 was a record $360 million, up 56% from 2024 [12] - Fourth quarter revenue was $190.2 million, exceeding expectations, with product revenue of $96.8 million, representing 32% year-over-year growth [13][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Product revenue for the full year was $348 million, driven by DDR5 market share gains and new product contributions [12] - Silicon IP is focused on delivering solutions for AI hardware, with strong traction in high-speed memory and security IP [9][12] - The company reported a free cash flow margin of 45% for the full year, totaling $320.9 million [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The DDR5 market share for Rambus is estimated to be in the mid-40% range, reflecting growth from the early 40s in 2024 [30][66] - The company expects to grow faster than the market in 2026, despite a supply chain issue impacting Q1 [11][30] - The demand for AI and traditional server markets remains strong, driving the need for higher compute and memory performance [6][10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Rambus aims to capitalize on trends in AI and memory architecture, positioning itself for long-term growth [10][11] - The company is focused on expanding its product roadmap and market opportunities, particularly in high-performance and AI PCs [7][10] - The strategy includes maintaining a diversified portfolio and enhancing interoperability among products [8][18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in returning to strong growth in Q2 following a supply chain issue in Q1 [11][24] - The company anticipates that the demand for servers will remain solid, but supply constraints may impact fulfillment [91][92] - Management expects gross margins to remain in the low 60% range, consistent with historical performance [97][98] Other Important Information - The company is actively monitoring the rollout of new platforms from Intel and AMD, which will influence product launches [31][70] - Rambus is preparing for the introduction of next-generation products, including MRDIMM, with initial contributions expected towards the end of the year [60][70] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will there be catch-up in the second quarter due to the supply chain issue? - Management confirmed that the supply chain issue has been resolved and expects a return to strong growth in Q2, with the lower Q1 revenue not changing the business trajectory [22][24] Question: What was the estimated revenue impact from the supply chain issue? - The estimated impact was around low double-digit millions, with expectations to recover in Q2 [25] Question: How did the RCD market share finish for 2025? - The RCD market share is believed to be in the mid-40% range, with expectations to continue growing faster than the market in 2026 [30][66] Question: What is the expected contribution from PMIC in 2026? - PMIC is expected to grow to a double-digit contribution of total product revenue, with strong traction anticipated [40] Question: How is the company addressing the DIMMs per CPU dynamic? - The company noted that the number of DIMMs per CPU is complex and varies based on application needs, with expectations for growth in average DIMMs per channel [48] Question: Is there any reputational harm from the supply chain issue? - Management stated there is no reputational harm, as the issue was identified and resolved quickly, maintaining strong collaboration with customers [56] Question: What is the outlook for the IP business in 2026? - The IP business is expected to continue growing in line with demand for AI solutions, with a strong portfolio positioned for market needs [81]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Rambus achieved record revenue and earnings for fiscal year 2025, with product revenue reaching $348 million, a 41% increase year-over-year [12][8] - Cash from operations for 2025 was a record $360 million, up 56% from 2024 [12] - Fourth quarter revenue was $190.2 million, exceeding expectations, with product revenue of $96.8 million, representing 32% year-over-year growth [13][12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The product revenue for the full year was $347.8 million, marking a new annual record [13] - The company reported strong performance in DDR5 products, contributing significantly to revenue growth [8][12] - Silicon IP revenue is strategically focused on AI hardware, with increasing design wins for high-speed memory and interconnect solutions [9][12] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The demand for AI and traditional server markets remained strong, driving the need for higher compute and memory performance [5][10] - Rambus increased its market share in DDR5 RCDs, ending 2025 with a mid-40% share [31][66] - The company anticipates that the ongoing expansion of AI will reshape memory and interconnect requirements, positioning Rambus to grow faster than the market in 2026 [10][12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Rambus aims to capitalize on trends in AI and memory architecture, focusing on high-performance memory and interconnect technologies [5][10] - The company is committed to investing strategically in its product roadmap to expand market opportunities and drive long-term growth [4][12] - Rambus is well-positioned to address the accelerating demand for AI solutions through its diversified portfolio [18][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in returning to strong growth in Q2 2026 after resolving a supply chain issue that impacted Q1 revenue [11][25] - The company expects to grow faster than the market in 2026, despite challenges in the supply chain [11][25] - Management highlighted the importance of quality management and collaboration with suppliers and customers in addressing operational challenges [58][60] Other Important Information - The company reported total operating costs of $103.2 million for Q4, with operating expenses flat compared to Q3 [15] - Free cash flow for the full year was $320.9 million, representing a 45% free cash flow margin [16] - The company expects Q1 2026 revenue to be between $172 million and $178 million, impacted by the supply chain issue [17] Q&A Session Summary Question: Will there be catch-up in Q2 for the revenue loss in Q1 due to the supply chain issue? - Management confirmed that the supply chain issue has been resolved and expects strong growth in Q2, with the lower Q1 revenue not changing the business trajectory [24][25] Question: What was the estimated revenue impact from the supply chain issue? - The estimated impact was around low double-digit million dollars in a seasonally soft quarter [26] Question: How did the RCD market share finish for 2025? - Rambus ended the year with a mid-40% share in DDR5 RCDs, with expectations to continue growing faster than the market in 2026 [31][66] Question: What is the expected contribution of PMIC to total product revenue? - PMIC is expected to grow from upper single digits in Q4 2025 to about double-digit contribution in total product revenue in 2026 [42] Question: How does the supply chain issue affect the RCD and companion chips? - The supply chain issue primarily affected the RCD, while companion chips were not impacted [60] Question: What is the outlook for the DIMMs per CPU expected in 2027? - The number of DIMMs per CPU is expected to grow, but quantifying the exact number is complex due to various market dynamics [49] Question: What is the expected gross margin for 2026? - The expectation is to maintain gross margins in the low 60% range, consistent with previous years [96]