Algorhythm Holdings Inc.(RIME) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales decreased to $2 million in Q1 2025 from$2.4 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower sales of karaoke products, which are discretionary purchases affected by inflation and seasonal trends [13][14] - Gross profit remained stable at $500,000, with gross margin improving from 21$3.3 million as of March 31, 2025, from a deficit of $11.6 million at December 31, 2024, after the reclassification of warrant liabilities [18][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The semi cap business in India saw sales grow almost fivefold, doubling the number of clients and serving three of the top ten and five of the top fifty largest consumer packaged goods companies globally [9][10] - The company has increased its fleet access to over 500 trucks and anticipates annualized revenue capacity in India to exceed$20 million [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The National Digital Freight Exchange (NDFE) represents a significant opportunity with a total freight spend of over $1.4 billion annually, with approximately$400 million identified for optimization [7][32] - The company is positioned to benefit from the shift of manufacturing from China to India, which is expected to enhance domestic growth [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is prioritizing the semi cap business, particularly in India, for near-term growth, while exploring strategic alternatives for its consumer electronics karaoke business [22] - The acquisition of SemiCAD India is viewed as a critical opportunity, leveraging government support and collaboration with major multinational companies to address freight inefficiencies [5][6] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged challenges in the karaoke business due to supply chain issues and tariff uncertainties but expressed optimism about the growth potential in the semi cap sector [20][21] - The company expects substantial revenue growth from the semi cap business over the next twelve months as it expands its customer base [14] Other Important Information - The company completed a reverse stock split in February 2025, affecting all reported financial numbers [12] - A one-time noncash charge of 6.5 million was recorded due to the remeasurement of warrants, impacting the income statement [16] Q&A Session Summary Question: State of software development for SemiCap - Management indicated that the software platform acquired is already commercially secure and operational, requiring minimal further investment for development [25][26] Question: Business operations outside of India - Management confirmed that the US division of SemiCap was also acquired, with plans to introduce a new business model in the US market soon [28][29] Question: Addressable market size and growth timeline - Management clarified that the 400 million addressable market in India is expected to be targeted aggressively over the next two to three years, primarily leveraging existing customer relationships [31][32]