Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - First quarter revenue was $1,585 million, representing a 13% decrease quarter-over-quarter but a 2% increase year-over-year [25] - Non-IFRS adjusted free cash flow was $165 million, translating to a free cash margin of approximately 10% [8][30] - Gross profit for the first quarter was $379 million, resulting in a gross margin of approximately 23.9% [28] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Automotive revenue represented approximately 19% of total revenue, decreasing 25% sequentially but increasing 16% year-over-year [27] - Smart mobile devices accounted for approximately 37% of total revenue, with a 21% sequential decrease and a 14% year-over-year decrease [26] - Communication infrastructure and data center revenue increased approximately 2% sequentially and 45% year-over-year, representing about 11% of total revenue [28] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The automotive market is expected to see meaningful year-over-year revenue growth in 2025, driven by increasing silicon content in vehicles [15] - The IoT market returned to year-over-year growth in Q1, but uncertainty remains for the second half of the year due to tariffs [19] - The communication infrastructure and data center market is projected to grow in the high teens for the full year 2025 [54] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on free cash flow generation and has invested over $7 billion in facilities since 2021 to support growth [10][11] - The serviceable addressable market is anticipated to grow at approximately 10% per annum through the end of the decade [11] - The company aims to leverage its differentiated technologies and global footprint to gain market share in critical end markets [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged ongoing trade and tariff disputes impacting the semiconductor supply chain and end market demand dynamics [9] - Despite uncertainties, the long-term demand for essential chip technologies remains strong, with a robust financial profile and declining leverage [13] - The company is monitoring the changing landscape closely and diversifying sourcing strategies to mitigate potential impacts [9][10] Other Important Information - The company expects total revenue for Q2 2025 to be approximately $1,675 million, with gross margin guidance of around 25% [31] - The company has a strong balance sheet with $4.7 billion in liquidity and a total debt of $1.1 billion [13][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of tariffs on revenue and manufacturing flexibility - Management noted no significant short-term impacts from tariffs on orders, but they are closely monitoring the situation for potential medium-term effects [38][40] Question: ASP trends and gross margin maintenance - ASPs are expected to decline mid-single digits due to product mix changes, but gross margins can be maintained through better utilization and structural cost improvements [42][46] Question: Growth expectations in communication infrastructure and data center - Management expects high teens growth in the communication infrastructure and data center segment for 2025, driven by substantial investments in data centers [54][56] Question: Outlook for automotive and smart mobile devices - The automotive segment is expected to continue growing, while the smart mobile device market is anticipated to remain flattish in 2025 [61][66] Question: Long-term margin targets - The company aims to exit 2025 with a gross margin of 30%, supported by improved utilization and product mix [70][78]

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