Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $162.1 million for Q1 2025, down 11.2% sequentially and down 1.5% year over year [19] - Non-GAAP gross margins were 35%, a 550 basis point increase compared to 29.5% in the prior year [22] - Non-GAAP operating loss was $2.6 million, resulting in a non-GAAP operating margin of negative 1.6%, an improvement of 80 basis points year over year [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - NFV segment revenue was $79.2 million, down 2% sequentially but up 15.4% year over year [20] - Mobile business revenue was $21.5 million, down 25.3% year over year and down 10.9% sequentially [20] - Home Networking business delivered net revenue of $61.4 million, down 8.7% year over year and down 20.8% sequentially [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company gained market share in the U.S. and Europe in Home Networking, despite a slight contraction in the overall market [13] - The company exited Q1 with 559,000 recurring subscribers, generating $8.7 million in recurring service revenue, a year-over-year increase of 19.3% [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maximizing impact in 2025 through a reorganization aimed at unlocking value in each business [8] - The acquisition of VOG Systems is part of the strategy to enhance software development capabilities and leverage AI for small and medium enterprises [11][50] - The company aims to continue investing in R&D, particularly in the Chennai-based software development center [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the geopolitical situation due to not manufacturing in China and being exempt from tariffs [14][15] - The company expects to see more predictable performance aligned with market trends and anticipates continued strong demand for ProAV managed switches [28] - Management expects Q2 revenue to be in the range of $155 million to $170 million, with gross margins expected to remain stable or decrease slightly [29] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $7.5 million of its shares during the quarter [19] - Cash and short-term investments at the end of Q1 were approximately $392 million [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of competitive dynamics and TP Link situation - Management noted that the tariff landscape has worked in their favor, benefiting from not manufacturing in China and having tariff exemptions [34][35] Question: Revenue expectations for the rest of the year - Management indicated that they expect double-digit growth for the NFV segment and a stable performance for Home Networking, with mobile revenue expected to remain consistent [40][42] Question: Sustainability of gross margins and operating margins trajectory - Management believes that gross margins are sustainable due to the current mix trends and expects operating margins to improve as investments ramp up throughout the year [44][46] Question: Strategic rationale for the VOG acquisition and free cash flow expectations - The acquisition was aimed at enhancing software capabilities and is expected to lead to lower costs in the long run [50][54] - Free cash flow is expected to correlate with non-GAAP net income, projected at 85% to 100% for the year [55]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $162.1 million for Q1 2025, down 11.2% sequentially and down 1.5% year over year [19] - Non-GAAP gross margins were 35%, a 550 basis point increase compared to 29.5% in the prior year [22] - Non-GAAP operating loss was $2.6 million, resulting in a non-GAAP operating margin of negative 1.6%, an improvement of 80 basis points year over year [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The NFV segment generated $79.2 million in revenue, up 15.4% year over year, despite a 2% sequential decline [20] - Mobile business revenue was $21.5 million, down 25.3% year over year and down 10.9% sequentially [20] - Home Networking revenue was $61.4 million, down 8.7% year over year and down 20.8% sequentially [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company gained market share in the U.S. and Europe in Home Networking, despite a slight contraction in the overall market [13] - The company exited Q1 with 559,000 recurring subscribers, generating $8.7 million in recurring service revenue, a year-over-year increase of 19.3% [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maximizing impact in 2025 through a reorganization aimed at unlocking value in each business [8] - The acquisition of VOG Systems is part of the strategy to enhance software development capabilities and leverage AI for small and medium enterprises [11][51] - The company aims to continue investing in R&D, particularly in the Chennai-based software development center [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the geopolitical situation due to not manufacturing in China and being exempt from tariffs [14] - The company expects to see more predictable performance aligned with market trends and anticipates continued strong demand for ProAV managed switches [28] - Guidance for Q2 2025 expects revenue between $155 million and $170 million, with gross margins expected to remain stable or decrease slightly [29] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $7.5 million of its shares during the quarter [19] - Cash and short-term investments at the end of Q1 were approximately $392 million [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of competitive dynamics and TP Link situation - Management noted that the tariff landscape has worked in their favor, benefiting from not manufacturing in China and having tariff exemptions [35][36] Question: Revenue expectations for the rest of the year - Management indicated that while Q2 has easier comparisons, they expect continued growth momentum, particularly in the NFV segment [39][40] Question: Sustainability of gross margins and operating margins trajectory - Management believes gross margins are sustainable due to the current business mix and expects operating margins to improve as investments ramp up [45][48] Question: Strategic rationale for the VOG acquisition and free cash flow expectations - The acquisition is aimed at enhancing software capabilities and reducing costs, with free cash flow expected to correlate with non-GAAP net income [51][55]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported revenue of $162.1 million for Q1 2025, down 11.2% sequentially and down 1.5% year over year [18] - Non-GAAP gross margin was 35%, a 550 basis point increase compared to 29.5% in the prior year [21] - Non-GAAP operating loss was $2.6 million, resulting in a non-GAAP operating margin of negative 1.6%, an improvement of 80 basis points year over year [24] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - NFV segment revenue was $79.2 million, up 15.4% year over year but down 2% sequentially [19] - Mobile business revenue was $21.5 million, down 25.3% year over year and down 10.9% sequentially [19] - Home Networking business revenue was $61.4 million, down 8.7% year over year and down 20.8% sequentially [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company gained market share in the U.S. and Europe in Home Networking, despite a competitive and slightly contracting market [13] - The company exited Q1 with 559,000 recurring subscribers, generating $8.7 million in recurring service revenue, a year-over-year increase of 19.3% [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maximizing impact in 2025 through a reorganization aimed at unlocking value in each business [7] - The acquisition of VOG Systems is part of the strategy to insource software development capabilities and enhance product offerings [11][48] - The company aims to leverage AI to simplify networking for small and medium enterprises [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in navigating the geopolitical situation due to not manufacturing in China and being exempt from tariffs [14] - The company expects continued strong demand for its ProAV managed switches and anticipates easing supply constraints in the second half of the year [26] - Guidance for Q2 2025 revenue is projected to be between $155 million and $170 million, with expectations for gross margin to remain stable [27] Other Important Information - The company repurchased $7.5 million of its shares during the quarter [18] - Cash and short-term investments at the end of Q1 were approximately $392 million [25] Q&A Session Summary Question: Impact of competitive dynamics and tariff landscape - Management noted that the tariff landscape has worked in their favor, benefiting from not manufacturing in China and having tariff exemptions [32] Question: Revenue expectations for the rest of the year - Management indicated that while Q2 will have easier comparisons, they expect continued growth momentum, particularly in the NFV segment [36][40] Question: Sustainability of gross margin and operating margin trajectory - Management believes that gross margin levels are sustainable due to the current business mix and expects operating margins to improve as investments ramp up [42][46] Question: Strategic rationale for the VOG acquisition and free cash flow expectations - The acquisition is aimed at enhancing software development capabilities, and free cash flow is expected to correlate with non-GAAP net income over the year [48][52]