S/D model update on silicon wafer, SiC substrate, GaN. China capacity and implications to global players As a global team, we review and refresh our S/D model across (1) silicon wafers, (2) SiC substrate, (3) GaN devices, and (4) IGBT (Exhibits 8, 10, 12, 32). Key conclusions: (1) Chinese in China: Local coverage (local production/ local demand) of 12-inch silicon wafer/ 6-inch SiC substrate to grow from 41%/ 80% in 2024 to 54%/ 87% in 2027E. (2) Pricing: 8-inch silicon wafer ASP to decline 10% CAGR in 2024 ...

Atomera (ATOM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call May 06, 2025 05:00 PM ET Company Participants Mike Bishop - IRScott Bibaud - President, CEO & DirectorFrank Laurencio - CFO Conference Call Participants Richard Shannon - Senior Research Analyst Mike Bishop Hello, everyone, and welcome to Atomera's first quarter twenty twenty five update call. I'd like to remind everyone that this call and webinar are being recorded, and a replay will be available on Atomera's IR website for one year. I'm Mike Bishop with the company's i ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The GAAP net loss for Q1 2025 was $5.2 million or 17¢ per share, compared to a net loss of $4.8 million or 19¢ per share in Q1 2024 [21] - GAAP operating expenses in Q1 2025 were $5.5 million, an increase of $448,000 from $5 million in Q1 2024 [21] - Non-GAAP net loss in Q1 2025 was $4.4 million compared to a loss of $4 million in Q1 2024 [22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The increase in operating expenses was attributed to a $397,000 rise in R&D expenses and a $277,000 increase in G&A expenses, partially offset by a $226,000 decline in sales and marketing expenses [22] - The company is actively working on multiple technology areas, including gate all around applications and memory technologies, with significant progress reported in customer engagements [10][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The EPI equipment market is expected to reach approximately $2.6 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 10% to 15% in leading-edge nodes [10] - The market for gallium nitride (GaN) applications is forecasted to exceed $2 billion at the device level by the end of the decade, growing at about a 40% CAGR [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has announced a partnership with a major capital equipment provider to enhance its technology offerings and accelerate customer engagements [4][9] - The focus on advanced node customers and the collaboration with the equipment provider aims to optimize production processes and improve customer solutions [5][20] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the company's positioning to deliver solutions for challenging electronic devices, emphasizing the importance of technology licensing within the semiconductor industry [20] - The company is actively recruiting to expand its engineering and sales teams to support growth and high-volume production [20] Other Important Information - The company raised $2.4 million under its ATM facility by selling approximately 163,000 shares at an average price of $15.19, maintaining a comfortable cash position [23] - Non-GAAP operating expenses for 2025 are expected to be in the range of $17.25 million to $17.75 million [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on the partnership with the capital equipment company - The partnership involves extensive collaboration on technology development and production, with the partner providing significant resources and capabilities [32] Question: Focus of the partnership - The work is primarily focused on gate all around technologies, applicable to both logic and memory sectors [33] Question: Updates on STMicro collaboration - The company is engaged in discussions with multiple groups within STMicro, indicating strong credibility and interest in various technology areas [36][38] Question: Progress with RF SOI customers - There is increased interest in improving low noise amplifiers (LNAs) due to changing specifications from mobile phone manufacturers [43] Question: Status of transformative customers - Discussions with transformative customers are ongoing, with positive momentum and interest in expanding collaboration [49] Question: Financial outlook and operating expenses - Non-GAAP operating expenses for 2025 are projected to be around $17.25 million to $17.75 million, with a gradual ramp-up expected [54]