Core Insights - Atomera reported a wider-than-expected GAAP net loss of $(0.17) per share for Q2 2025, compared to analyst expectations of $(0.14) [1][5] - The company’s revenue was $0, down from $72,000 in the prior year, indicating a 100% year-over-year decline [2][5] - Cash and cash equivalents stood at $22.0 million at the end of the quarter, reflecting ongoing negative cash flow [1][10] Financial Performance - GAAP EPS was $(0.17), a 6.3% increase in loss compared to $(0.16) in Q2 2024 [2] - Adjusted EBITDA was $(4.0 million), worsening from $(3.6 million) year-over-year, indicating an 11.1% increase in losses [2] - Operating expenses rose to $5.2 million from $4.6 million in the prior year, driven by increased R&D and administrative costs [5] Business Overview and Strategy - Atomera develops Mears Silicon Technology (MST), aimed at enhancing semiconductor chip performance and efficiency [3] - The business model focuses on licensing MST to major semiconductor manufacturers, with the goal of generating royalties [3] - The company is prioritizing partnerships and intellectual property protection to facilitate MST's industry adoption [4] Operational Developments - Atomera signed a strategic agreement with a leading chip fabrication equipment vendor to support MST deployment, aiming to accelerate licensing deals [6] - The company achieved a milestone of 400 issued and pending patents, up from about 270 at the end of 2024, emphasizing its focus on intellectual property [7] - Atomera completed the first MST-enabled gallium nitride (GaN) devices, which are undergoing electrical testing to demonstrate performance improvements [7] Future Outlook - Management did not provide formal revenue or earnings guidance for the upcoming quarters, citing unresolved customer qualification steps [9] - Non-GAAP operating expenses are projected to be between $17.25 million and $17.75 million for the year [9] - Investors are advised to monitor developments such as new commercial license signings and customer qualifications, particularly with STMicroelectronics [10]