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Breaking the silence on hearing loss | Vishwajeet Vishnu | TEDxMall Road
TEDx Talksยท 2025-08-27 16:32
[Music] So I'm here to talk about the unheard crisis about hearing loss. Do you all know that a few years from now say by 2050 onethird of you will be suffering from a hearing problem. This is a pandemic scale problem and less talked about.So I would like all of you to experience how silence feels before I start this talk today. So we will have a silent moment for 15 seconds just for all of you to experience what is going on through the people who suffer from hearing loss day in day out in their life. Let's ...
Knowles(KN) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-04-24 21:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported Q1 2025 revenue of $132 million, at the high end of the guided range, with EPS of $0.18, also at the midpoint of guidance [11][19] - Gross margins for the MedTech and Specialty Audio segment were 48.7%, down 450 basis points year-over-year, primarily due to a supply agreement impacting margins [19] - Precision Devices segment revenues were $73 million, flat compared to Q4, with gross margins at 35.7%, unchanged from the previous year [13][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - MedTech and Specialty Audio revenue was $60 million, slightly up year-over-year but seasonally down from Q4 [11][19] - Precision Devices segment saw a flat revenue performance, with production challenges in the specialty film line being addressed [13][20] - The company expects year-over-year revenue growth to accelerate in Q2 2025, driven by strong demand in MedTech and Specialty Audio [12][17] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company estimates that less than 5% of revenue is subject to current tariffs, with less than 3% of cost of goods sold impacted [7][8] - Inventory levels at distributors have normalized to 3-3.5 months, indicating increased order activity [34][52] - The company is seeing strong bookings trends across most end markets, particularly in Precision Devices [15][52] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on growth in 2025, with strong design wins and increasing backlog across its product portfolio [17] - There is an emphasis on exploring acquisition opportunities while maintaining manageable debt levels [16][22] - The upcoming Investor Day will detail future growth plans and competitive advantages [17][60] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains cautious about the tariff environment but believes the company is well-positioned for growth despite potential impacts [5][10] - The outlook for the MedTech and defense sectors remains strong, with essential devices expected to maintain demand [32][33] - Management anticipates a stronger second half of 2025, driven by improved capacity utilization and demand recovery [41][42] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $5 million in shares and reduced debt by $15 million in Q1 2025 [16][22] - Capital spending is projected to be $7 million in Q2, with full-year capital spending expected to be 5% of revenues [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Overall end market customer exposure and outlook - Management indicated no change in demand and higher expectations for Q2, particularly in essential devices like pacemakers and hearing aids [31][32] Question: Updates on the $75 million capacitor order - A substantial prepayment was received, indicating strong customer commitment with no expected delivery impacts [37] Question: Gross margin trajectory for Q2 and Q4 - Management expects significant sequential improvement in gross margins, projecting an exit range of 45% to 47% by year-end [40][44] Question: Potential for gaining market share from competitors - Management noted increased inquiries from customers considering switching suppliers due to tariff impacts, particularly in the industrial space [46][47] Question: Commentary on bookings and receivables - Bookings were strong, with inventory levels at distributors decreasing, indicating rising demand [52][56]