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Silicon Labs Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
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Wireless IoT leader delivers strong second-quarter growth
AUSTIN, Texas, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB), a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world, reported financial results for the second quarter, which ended June 29, 2024.
“Silicon Labs delivered another quarter of strong sequential growth, driven by a combination of design wins ramping to production in several key growth areas, and end customers working down their excess inventory,” said Matt Johnson, President and Chief Executive Officer at Silicon Labs. “Looking forward, we expect revenue growth to continue in the third quarter as excess inventory is further reduced, design wins continue ramping, and bookings improve.”
Second Quarter Financial Highlights
Revenue was $145 millionIndustrial & Commercial revenue for the quarter was $88 millionHome & Life revenue for the quarter was $57 million
Results on a GAAP basis:
GAAP gross margin was 53%GAAP operating expenses were $125 millionGAAP operating loss was $48 millionGAAP diluted loss per share was $(2.56)
Results on a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain other items as set forth in the below GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliation tables were as follows:
Non-GAAP gross margin was 53%Non-GAAP operating expenses were $102 millionNon-GAAP operating loss was $25 millionNon-GAAP diluted loss per share was $(0.56)
Business Highlights
Due to popular demand, Silicon Labs is expanding its fifth annual Works With Developers Conference this fall with live events in San Jose, Hyderabad, and Shanghai. Each event’s agenda is tailored to regional market needs and covers key IoT topics like Matter, Smart Cities, AI and Machine Learning, and Security.Announced Silicon Labs’ new xG22E family of wireless SoCs, its first-ever family designed to operate within the ultra-low power envelope required for battery-free, energy harvesting applications. The new family consists of the BG22E, MG22E, and FG22E. As Silicon Labs’ most energy-efficient SoCs to date, all three SoCs will enable IoT device makers to build high-performance, Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), 802.15.4-based, or proprietary 2.4GHz. wireless devices for battery-optimized and battery-free devices that can harvest energy from external sources in their environments like indoor or outdoor ambient light, ambient radio waves, and kinetic motion.
Business Outlook
The company expects third-quarter revenue to be between $160 to $170 million. The company also estimates the following results:
On a GAAP basis:
GAAP gross margin to be between 54% to 56%GAAP operating expenses of approximately $123 million to $125 millionGAAP diluted loss per share per share between $(0.95) to $(1.25)
On a non-GAAP basis, excluding the impact of stock compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and certain other items as set forth in the reconciliation tables:
Non-GAAP gross margin to be between 54% to 56%Non-GAAP operating expenses of approximately $101 million to $103 millionNon-GAAP diluted loss per share between $(0.10) to $(0.30)
Earnings Webcast and Conference Call
Silicon Labs will host an earnings conference call to discuss the quarterly results and answer questions at 7:30 am CDT today. An audio webcast will be available on Silicon Labs’ website (www.silabs.com) under Investor Relations. In addition, the company will post an audio recording of the event at investor.silabs.com and make a replay available through August 24, 2024.
About Silicon Labs
Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) is a leader in secure, intelligent wireless technology for a more connected world. Our integrated hardware and software platform, intuitive development tools, thriving ecosystem, and robust support make us an ideal long-term partner in building advanced industrial, commercial, home and life applications. We make it easy for developers to solve complex wireless challenges throughout the product lifecycle and get to market quickly with innovative solutions that transform industries, grow economies, and improve lives. silabs.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements based on Silicon Labs’ current expectations. The words “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “project”, “will”, and similar phrases as they relate to Silicon Labs are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect the current views and assumptions of Silicon Labs and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are the following: the competitive and cyclical nature of the semiconductor industry; the challenging macroeconomic environment, including disruptions in the financial services industry; geographic concentration of manufacturers, assemblers, test service providers and customers in Asia that subjects Silicon Labs’ business and results of operations to risks of natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics, war and political unrest; risks that demand and the supply chain may be adversely affected by military conflict (including in the Middle East, and between Russia and Ukraine), terrorism, sanctions or other geopolitical events globally (including in the Middle East, and conflict between Taiwan and China); risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to maintain its historical growth; quarterly fluctuations in revenues and operating results; difficulties developing new products that achieve market acceptance; risks associated with international activities (including trade barriers, particularly with respect to China); intellectual property litigation risks; risks associated with acquisitions and divestitures; product liability risks; difficulties managing and/or obtaining sufficient supply from Silicon Labs’ distributors, manufacturers and subcontractors; dependence on a limited number of products; absence of long-term commitments from customers; inventory-related risks; difficulties managing international activities; risks that Silicon Labs may not be able to manage strains associated with its growth; credit risks associated with its accounts receivable; dependence on key personnel; stock price volatility; the impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. and global economy; debt-related risks; capital-raising risks; the timing and scope of share repurchases and/or dividends; average selling prices of products may decrease significantly and rapidly; information technology risks; cyber-attacks against Silicon Labs’ products and its networks; risks associated with any material weakness in our internal controls over financial reporting; and other factors that are detailed in the SEC filings of Silicon Laboratories Inc. Silicon Labs disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. References in this press release to Silicon Labs shall mean Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Note to editors: Silicon Laboratories, Silicon Labs, the “S” symbol, and the Silicon Labs logo are trademarks of Silicon Laboratories Inc. All other product names noted herein may be trademarks of their respective holders.
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
Revenues
$ 145,367
$ 244,866
$ 251,742
$ 491,653
Cost of revenues
68,784
101,091
120,090
194,018
Gross profit
76,583
143,775
131,652
297,635
Operating expenses:
Research and development
85,909
85,902
166,559
175,298
Selling, general and administrative
38,695
40,706
72,248
85,597
Operating expenses
124,604
126,608
238,807
260,895
Operating income (loss)
(48,021)
17,167
(107,155)
36,740
Other income (expense):
Interest income and other, net
2,790
7,780
5,522
12,616
Interest expense
(263)
(1,596)
(772)
(3,252)
Income (loss) before income taxes
(45,494)
23,351
(102,405)
46,104
Provision for income taxes
36,663
12,338
36,278
20,091
Equity-method loss
—
(57)
—
(1,090)
Net income (loss)
$ (82,157)
$ 10,956
$ (138,683)
$ 24,923
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic
$ (2.56)
$ 0.35
$ (4.33)
$ 0.78
Diluted
$ (2.56)
$ 0.33
$ (4.33)
$ 0.75
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic
32,124
31,614
32,018
31,786
Diluted
32,124
32,926
32,018
33,339
Non-GAAP Financial Measurements
In addition to the GAAP results provided throughout this document, Silicon Labs has provided non-GAAP financial measurements on a basis excluding non-cash and other charges and benefits. Details of these excluded items are presented in the tables below, which reconcile the GAAP results to non-GAAP financial measurements.
The non-GAAP financial measurements do not replace the presentation of Silicon Labs’ GAAP financial results. These measurements provide supplemental information to assist management and investors in analyzing Silicon Labs’ financial position and results of operations. Silicon Labs has chosen to provide this information to investors to enable them to perform meaningful comparisons of past, present and future operating results and as a means to emphasize the results of core on-going operations.
Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
June 29, 2024
Non-GAAP Income Statement Items
GAAP
Measure
GAAP
Percent of
Revenue
Stock
Compensation
Expense
Intangible
Asset
Amortization
Termination
Costs
Non-GAAP
Measure
Non-GAAP
Percent of
Revenue
Revenues
$ 145,367
Gross profit
76,583
52.7 %
$ 412
$ —
$ —
$ 76,995
53.0 %
Research and development
85,909
59.1 %
10,217
6,061
902
68,729
47.3 %
Selling, general and administrative
38,695
26.6 %
5,215
19
106
33,355
22.9 %
Operating expenses
124,604
85.7 %
15,432
6,080
1,008
102,084
70.2 %
Operating income (loss)
(48,021)
(33.0 %)
15,844
6,080
1,008
(25,089)
(17.3 %)
Three Months Ended
June 29, 2024
Non-GAAP Loss Per Share
GAAP
Measure
Stock
Compensation
Expense*
Intangible
Asset
Amortization*
Termination
Costs*
Income
Tax
Adjustments
Non-
GAAP
Measure
Net income (loss)
$ (82,157)
$ 15,844
$ 6,080
$ 1,008
$ 41,176
$ (18,049)
Diluted shares outstanding
32,124
32,124
Diluted loss per share
$ (2.56)
$ (0.56)
* Represents pre-tax amounts
Unaudited Forward-Looking Statements Regarding Business Outlook
(In millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
September 28, 2024
Business Outlook
GAAP
Measure
Non-GAAP
Adjustments**
Non-GAAP
Measure
Gross margin
54% to 56%
— %
54% to 56%
Operating expenses
$123 to $125
$(22)
$101 to $103
Diluted loss per share
$(0.95) to $(1.25)
$0.85 to $0.95
$(0.10) to $(0.30)
**
Non-GAAP adjustments include the following estimates: stock compensation expense of $16.8 million, intangible asset amortization of $5.4 million, and the application of a long-term non-GAAP tax rate of 20%.
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
June 29,
2024
December 30,
2023
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 240,834
$ 227,504
Short-term investments
98,336
211,720
Accounts receivable, net
41,212
29,295
Inventories
166,079
194,295
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
53,585
75,117
Total current assets
600,046
737,931
Property and equipment, net
139,397
145,890
Goodwill
376,389
376,389
Other intangible assets, net
47,374
59,533
Other assets, net
86,781
123,313
Total assets
$ 1,249,987
$ 1,443,056
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 39,295
$ 57,498
Revolving line of credit
—
45,000
Deferred revenue and returns liability
3,323
2,117
Other current liabilities
57,495
58,955
Total current liabilities
100,113
163,570
Other non-current liabilities
56,845
70,804
Total liabilities
156,958
234,374
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock – $0.0001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized; no shares issued
—
—
Common stock – $0.0001 par value; 250,000 shares authorized; 32,289 and 31,897 shares issued and outstanding at June 29, 2024 and December 30, 2023, respectively
3
3
Additional paid-in capital
39,232
16,973
Retained earnings
1,054,048
1,192,731
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(254)
(1,025)
Total stockholders’ equity
1,093,029
1,208,682
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$ 1,249,987
$ 1,443,056
Silicon Laboratories Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 29,
2024
July 1,
2023
Operating Activities
Net income (loss)
$ (138,683)
$ 24,923
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment
13,152
12,441
Amortization of other intangible assets
12,160
12,904
Amortization of debt issuance costs
—
960
Stock-based compensation expense
29,455
31,377
Equity-method loss
—
1,090
Deferred income taxes
29,784
(6,403)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(11,918)
(26,819)
Inventories
28,123
(45,064)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
20,723
32,963
Accounts payable
(19,341)
(30,003)
Other current liabilities and income taxes
(13,624)
(26,220)
Deferred revenue and returns liability
1,206
4,326
Other non-current liabilities
(6,703)
(1,975)
Net cash used in operating activities
(55,666)
(15,500)
Investing Activities
Purchases of marketable securities
(17,700)
(81,427)
Sales of marketable securities
34,538
339,555
Maturities of marketable securities
97,458
171,691
Purchases of property and equipment
(5,577)
(13,462)
Proceeds from sale of equity investment
12,382
—
Purchases of other assets
—
(215)
Net cash provided by investing activities
121,101
416,142
Financing Activities
Proceeds from revolving line of credit
—
80,000
Payments on debt
(45,000)
(536,124)
Repurchases of common stock
—
(201,095)
Payment of taxes withheld for vested stock awards
(15,213)
(16,310)
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock
8,108
7,785
Net cash used in financing activities
(52,105)
(665,744)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
13,330
(265,102)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
227,504
499,915
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 240,834
$ 234,813
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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Report with market evolution powered by AI – The global sensors for smartphones market size is estimated to grow by USD 809 million from 2025-2029, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 2.7% during the forecast period. Increasing implementation of mobile ar applications by enterprises is driving market growth, with a trend towards emergence of sensor fusion technology. However, design complexity poses a challenge. Key market players include Alps Alpine Co. Ltd., ams OSRAM AG, Broadcom Inc., CEVA Inc., Fingerprint Cards AB, Fujitsu Ltd., Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd., OmniVision Technologies Inc., Panasonic Holdings Corp., Qualcomm Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, ROHM Co. Ltd., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sensirion AG, Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co. Ltd, Sony Group Corp., STMicroelectronics International NV, Synaptics Inc., and TDK Corp..
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UGREEN showcased the impressive AI capabilities of the iDX series, including an AI Photo Album that intelligently recognizes text and objects, supports semantic search, and allows custom learning to create user-defined categories. Notably, UGREEN’s integrated AI LLM, the world’s first local-based LLM for NAS, powers features such as natural and intuitive AI chat, file tag generation, and automated meeting minutes creation.
Other innovative offerings include the UGREEN Revodok 1231 Thunderbolt™ 5 docking station which offers 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth and an enhanced mode supporting up to 120 Gbps. The Nexode 500W GaN 6-port desktop charger is the world’s first 500W gallium nitride model, featuring 240W single-port charging up to 48V for high-performance laptops and e-bikes, with intelligent multi-port power allocation.
Following the unveiling, a media roundtable was held featuring Intel’s NAS and Thunderbolt Marketing Director Larry Blackburn, Western Digital’s HDD Marketing Director Brian Mallari, NAS expert Robert Andrews of NASCompares, and UGREEN NAS Product Manager Markus Xie. The group discussed the practical applications of AI-powered NAS, UGREEN’s collaboration with Intel, and concerns regarding security and privacy in the AI landscape.
More than 30 media and industry experts attended the event, praising it for offering valuable insights into AI advancements in the NAS sector and fostering innovation within the industry.
With its groundbreaking AI NAS solutions and other innovations, UGREEN is shaping the future of smart storage and redefining the role of AI in consumer electronics. By pushing the boundaries of what network-attached storage can achieve, UGREEN is driving progress and setting new standards across the industry.
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About UGREEN
Since 2012, UGREEN has been dedicated to creating innovative electronic devices and accessories that are both technologically advanced and affordable for consumers. Its user-focused approach lies at the core of the brand, which has earned the trust of over 200 million users globally. Lately, the brand has expanded into innovative new fields, including AI-powered NAS solutions, further enhancing its commitment to meet evolving consumer needs.
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