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GSI Technology(GSIT) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net revenues of 4.6millionforQ2fiscal2025,downfrom4.6 million for Q2 fiscal 2025, down from 5.7 million in Q2 fiscal 2024 and 4.7millioninQ1fiscal2025[17]Grossmargindecreasedto38.64.7 million in Q1 fiscal 2025 [17] - Gross margin decreased to 38.6% in Q2 fiscal 2025 from 54.7% in Q2 fiscal 2024 and 46.3% in Q1 fiscal 2025, primarily due to a shift in product mix and non-recurring severance costs [17] - Operating loss for Q2 fiscal 2025 was 5.6 million, compared to an operating loss of 4.1millionintheprioryearandoperatingincomeof4.1 million in the prior year and operating income of 1.1 million in the prior quarter [19] - Net loss was 5.4millionor5.4 million or 0.21 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of 4.1millionor4.1 million or 0.60 per diluted share in Q2 fiscal 2024 and net income of 1.1millionor1.1 million or 0.04 per diluted share in Q1 fiscal 2025 [20] - Cash and cash equivalents increased to 18.4millionasofSeptember30,2024,from18.4 million as of September 30, 2024, from 14.4 million at March 31, 2024 [21] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The SRAM business is experiencing a turnaround, with existing customers depleting channel inventories and a new SRAM design secured with significant growth potential [3] - Sales to Nokia were 812,000,representing17.8812,000, representing 17.8% of net revenues, down from 1.2 million or 20.3% in the same period a year ago [13] - Military/defense sales accounted for 40.2% of shipments in Q2 fiscal 2025, up from 34.8% in the comparable period a year ago [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand for SRAM chips is expected to rise due to the growth in high-performance computing hardware and the introduction of a new AI chip by a leading tech company [9] - The company is engaged with two customers on SAR edge applications, transitioning from evaluating Gemini-I to Gemini-II [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is implementing strategic cost-cutting measures to extend its financial runway and capitalize on immediate and long-term opportunities, aiming for annualized savings of about $3.5 million [6] - The company is on track to meet milestones for the Gemini-II benchmarking projects and is excited about software fixes for the Gemini-II development [4] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management anticipates a significant increase in SRAM orders in upcoming quarters as customers work through excessive inventory [10] - The company is optimistic about the collaboration with a new customer in the AI chip sector, which is expected to drive substantial demand for SRAM chips [10] Other Important Information - The company is working with Needham & Company as a strategic and financial advisor to evaluate specific strategic alternatives [21] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is the SRAM opportunity associated with semi equipment wafer fabrication or semi test equipment? - The company confirmed it is associated with manufacturing but did not disclose the specific customer details at this time [22][23] Question: What is the difference between Plato and Gemini-II L? - Plato is a new design targeting the LLM market specifically on the edge, while Gemini-II L is a derivative of Gemini-II configured for lower power usage [24]