Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total sales for Q2 FY26 were $52.3 million, an increase from $49.5 million in Q2 FY25, marking a 5.7% year-over-year growth [4][7] - Operating income improved to $132,000 from a loss of $667,000 in the previous year [4][8] - Net loss was $0.1 million for Q2 FY26, compared to a net loss of $0.8 million in Q2 FY25 [8][9] - EBITDA for Q2 FY26 was $0.7 million, up from break-even in the prior year [9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Green Energy Solutions (GES) sales increased by 39% year-over-year, driven by power management products [7][14] - Canvys revenue grew by 28.1% to $8.8 million, reflecting strong demand from medical OEMs [21] - Power and Microwave Technologies (PMT) sales were down 4% year-over-year, with a flat performance when excluding healthcare [7][14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - GES sales growth was attributed to increased sales in onshore wind and electric vehicles [5][14] - Canvys secured orders from both repeat and new medical OEM customers, indicating a strong backlog of $38 million [21] - Approximately 70% of GES sales are currently in North America, with plans for international expansion [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on repositioning towards higher growth end markets and expanding engineered solutions [4] - Strategic initiatives include the establishment of a design center in Sweetwater, Texas, to enhance product development cycles [17][19] - The company aims to capitalize on growth opportunities in power management and green energy sectors, while also exploring small acquisitions [30][55] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the ongoing growth in the green energy sector and the anticipated demand for engineered solutions [25][30] - The company is navigating uncertainties related to tariffs and market conditions but remains focused on leveraging its global capabilities [19][20] - Management expects stronger demand in the semiconductor wafer fab equipment market and anticipates solid growth through the rest of FY26 [28][57] Other Important Information - Cash position at the end of Q2 FY26 was $33.1 million, with no outstanding debt [11][12] - The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per common share, to be paid in Q3 FY26 [11] Q&A Session Summary Question: Discussion on core backlog versus non-core backlog - Management clarified that core backlog includes pitch energy modules and related products, while non-core backlog consists of smaller components for green energy products [37] Question: Cadence of orders turning to backlog and revenues within GES - Management indicated that new products transitioning from beta to production have contributed to strong sales, with efforts to build inventory for stock [40][41] Question: Status of GE approval for ALTA 1000 - Management confirmed GE approval and noted that the product is featured on GE's marketplace, with ongoing customer-driven demand [50] Question: Margin impact from the medical segment and future profitability - Management stated that the medical segment has had a negligible impact on gross margin, with expectations for profitability to improve in FY27 [52][53] Question: Plans for cash utilization - Management plans to invest in growth initiatives, particularly in green energy solutions, while remaining open to small acquisitions [55][56] Question: Outlook for semiconductor market - Management expressed cautious optimism for growth in the semiconductor market, with positive forecasts from customers [64][65]

Core Viewpoint - Richardson Electronics, Ltd. has expanded its customer base through a supply agreement with TransAlta Corporation to provide patented pitch energy modules for wind turbines, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime [1][2][4]. Group 1: Agreement and Product Details - The agreement entails Richardson Electronics supplying its ULTRA3000 and ULTRAPEM™ modules to various wind farms in Canada and the United States, with shipments expected throughout 2025 [2]. - The pitch energy modules are ultracapacitor-based and are designed to replace lead acid batteries in wind turbine platforms, managing energy for blade angle adjustments [3]. Group 2: Customer Feedback and Impact - TransAlta Corporation highlighted that pitch faults due to weak batteries are a leading cause of downtime, and the switch to Richardson's ultracapacitors has been an excellent upgrade, reducing the need for hub entries and increasing revenue potential [4]. - The positive feedback from TransAlta reflects the effectiveness of Richardson's innovative solutions in enhancing operational efficiency and reducing maintenance challenges [4]. Group 3: Company Overview - Richardson Electronics is a global manufacturer of engineered solutions, with over 50% of its products manufactured in the U.S. and Germany, serving various markets including alternative energy and healthcare [6][9]. - The company focuses on providing specialized technical expertise and engineered solutions, emphasizing design-in support, systems integration, and aftermarket services [7][10].