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Exhibit 99.1

CEVA, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter 2021 Financial Results

●	Full year – record licensing, NRE and related revenue and number of customer agreements concluded, totaling $72.8 million and 73, respectively

●	Full year – record royalty revenue of $49.9 million, from CEVA-powered shipments of more than 1.6 billion units – 52 CEVA-powered devices every second in 2021

●	Q4 – Record revenues for third consecutive quarter

●	Q4 – Strategic agreements concluded with key customers for 5G fixed wireless access, Wi-Fi 7, Edge AI and first integrated IP solutions deal

Rockville, MD, February 15, 2022 – CEVA, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and integrated IP solutions, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $34.1 million, an all-time record high and a 21% increase compared to $28.1 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2020. Fourth quarter 2021 licensing, non-recurring engineering (NRE) and related revenue was $21.3 million, an increase of 77% when compared to $12.1 million reported for the same quarter a year ago. Royalty revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $12.7 million, a decrease of 21% when compared to $16.1 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP licensing, NRE and related revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $21.5 million and non-GAAP total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $34.2 million. Non-GAAP licensing, NRE and related revenues and non-GAAP total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2021, both included a $0.2 million purchase price allocation adjustment associated with the Intrinsix acquisition.

Gideon Wertheizer, Chief Executive Officer of CEVA, stated: “Our record fourth quarter revenue and strong overall performance highlight the incredible demand for our comprehensive IP and chip design portfolio. In licensing, we concluded strategic agreements in 5G Fixed Wireless Access, Wi-Fi 7, Edge AI and the first integrated IP solution agreement combining IP and Intrinsix chip design. Royalties were impacted by the continued ramp down of 4G smartphones by a large Tier 1 OEM, but our base station & IoT product category continued to thrive, with quarterly revenue up 21% year-over-year from more than 330 million CEVA-powered smart and connected devices.”

Mr. Wertheizer continued: “2021 was a transformative year for CEVA as we expanded our technology proposition to address the abundant opportunities for comprehensive solutions that involve the combination of IP and chip design. Our record year is the result of our long-term strategic mission to grow and diversify our business and customer base beyond handset modems. This can be clearly seen by secular growth in our base station & IoT royalties, which grew 28% year over year to $28.6 million, resulting from 1.3 billion CEVA-powered devices, which more than offset the ramp down of 4G smartphones by the large Tier 1 OEM. We continue forming tighter relationships with key customers that trust our excellence and are interested in expanding the scope of business beyond IP licensing toward integrated IP solutions, where we benefit from a higher revenue share. This is evident in our record licensing, NRE and related revenue, which grew 39% year-over-year to $72.8 million. Heading into 2022, we’re invigorated and excited to address the huge opportunities ahead for the Company, and ultimately drive more value for our shareholders.”

During the quarter, 20 IP license and NRE agreements were concluded, targeting a wide variety of smart and connected use cases, including 5G for fixed wireless access, next-generation Wi-Fi 7 for access points, Edge AI for ADAS, 3D audio headsets, wireless audio and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity for a broad range of IoT applications. Four agreements were with first-time customers. Geographically, seven of the deals signed were in China, six in the U.S., six in APAC, and one in Europe.

GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter was $1.6 million, as compared to a GAAP operating income of $2.4 million for the same period in 2020. GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $3.9 million, as compared to a GAAP net income of $0.6 million reported for the same period in 2020. GAAP diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2021 was $0.17, as compared to a GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.03 for the same period in 2020.

Non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 8% to $7.2 million from $6.7 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2021 increased 13% and 10%, respectively, to $5.3 million and $0.22, respectively, from $4.7 million and $0.20 reported for the fourth quarter of 2020.

Non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter of 2021 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.5 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $1.6 million associated with the acquisition of the Intrinsix and Hillcrest Labs businesses and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies, (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with the Intrinsix acquisition and (d) an addition of $0.2 million in licensing, NRE and related revenues associated with purchase price allocation for the Intrinsix acquisition. Non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter of 2020 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.6 million and (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.8 million associated with the acquisition of the Hillcrest Labs business and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies.

Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2021 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses, net of taxes, of $2.7 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles, net of taxes, of $1.4 million associated with the acquisition of the Intrinsix and Hillcrest Labs businesses and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies, (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with the Intrinsix acquisition, (d) $1.5 million of income, net of taxes associated with the reevaluation of an investment in another company, (e) $1.7 million of income tax benefit associated with the purchase price allocation related to the Intrinsix acquisition and (f) an addition of $0.2 million in licensing, NRE and related revenues associated with purchase price allocation for the Intrinsix acquisition. Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of 2020 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expense, net of taxes, of $3.4 million, and (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangible and other assets, net of taxes, of $0.7 million associated with the acquisition of the Hillcrest Labs business and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies.

Full Year 2021 Review

Total revenue for 2021 was $122.7 million, an increase of 22%, when compared to $100.3 million reported for 2020. Licensing, NRE and related revenue for 2021 was a record $72.8 million, an increase of 39%, when compared to $52.5 million reported for 2020. Royalty revenue for 2021 was a record $49.9 million, representing an increase of 4%, as compared to $47.8 million reported for 2020.

GAAP operating income for 2021 was $3.5 million, as compared to a GAAP operating loss of $0.8 million reported for 2020. GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share for 2021 were $0.4 million and $0.02, respectively, compared to U.S GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share of $2.4 million and $0.11, respectively, reported for 2020.

Non-GAAP operating income for 2021 increased 43% to $22.7 million from $15.9 million reported for 2020. Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share for 2021 were $15.3 million and $0.65, respectively, representing an increase of 11% and 8%, respectively, over $13.7 million and $0.60 reported for 2020.

Non-GAAP operating income for 2021 excluded (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $13.1 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $4.3 million associated with the acquisition of the Intrinsix and Hillcrest Labs businesses and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies, (c) $1.7 million of costs associated with the Intrinsix acquisition and (d) an addition of $0.2 million in licensing, NRE and related revenues associated with purchase price allocation for the Intrinsix acquisition. Non-GAAP operating income for 2020 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $13.6 million and (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $3.0 million associated with the acquisition of the Hillcrest Labs business and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies.

Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share for 2021 excluded (a) equity-based compensation expenses, net of taxes, of $12.2 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles, net of taxes, of $4.0 million associated with the acquisition of the Intrinsix and Hillcrest Labs businesses and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies, (c) $1.7 million of costs associated with the Intrinsix acquisition, (d) $1.5 million of income, net of taxes associated with the reevaluation of an investment in another company (e) $1.7 million of income tax benefit associated with the purchase price allocation related to the Intrinsix acquisition and (f) an addition of $0.2 million in licensing, NRE and related revenues associated with purchase price allocation for the Intrinsix acquisition. Non-GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share for 2020 excluded (a) equity-based compensation expense, net of taxes, of $13.4 million, and (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangible assets, net of taxes, of $2.7 million associated with the acquisition of the Hillcrest Labs business, and investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies.

Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer of CEVA, stated: “2021 was a remarkable year for CEVA as our business continues to benefit from accelerated digitalization of everything. To expedite our growth and further exploit the opportunities for a broader offering of IP and chip design, we acquired Intrinsix Corp. With this acquisition, we also strengthened our presence in the U.S., gained access to the lucrative aerospace & defense markets and diversified our revenue streams geographically. At the end of the year, our balance sheet remains very strong, with our cash and cash equivalent balances, marketable securities and bank deposits of approximately $155 million, and no debt.”

The conference call will be available via the following dial in numbers:

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U.S. Participants: Dial 1-844-435-0316 (Access Code: CEVA)

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International Participants: Dial +1-412-317-6365 (Access Code: CEVA)

The conference call will also be available live via webcast at the following link: https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/984/44317. Please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register, download and install any necessary audio software.

For those who cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available by dialing +1-877-344-7529 or +1-412-317-0088 (access code: 1887136) from one hour after the end of the call until 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on February 22, 2022. The replay will also be available at CEVA's web site www.ceva-dsp.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that if they materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of CEVA to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. Forward-looking statements include Mr. Wertheizer’s statements about growth in demand for CEVA’s IP and chip design portfolio, growth in the base station and IoT product category, and expectations for 2022, and Mr. Arieli’s guidance regarding the potential benefits of CEVA’s acquisition of Intrinsix. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause differing CEVA results include: the scope and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic; the extent and length of the restrictions associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on customers, consumer demand and the global economy generally; the ability of the CEVA DSP cores and other technologies to continue to be strong growth drivers for us; our continued success in penetrating new markets and maintaining our market position in existing markets; our ability to diversify the company’s royalty streams, the ability of products incorporating our technologies to achieve market acceptance, the effect of intense industry competition and consolidation, global chip market trends, the possibility that markets for CEVA’s technologies may not develop as expected or that products incorporating our technologies do not achieve market acceptance; our ability to timely and successfully develop and introduce new technologies; and general market conditions and other risks relating to our business, including, but not limited to, those that are described from time to time in our SEC filings. CEVA assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.

About CEVA, Inc.

CEVA is the leading licensor of wireless connectivity and smart sensing technologies and integrated IP solutions for a smarter, safer, connected world. We provide Digital Signal Processors, AI engines, wireless platforms, cryptography cores and complementary software for sensor fusion, image enhancement, computer vision, voice input and artificial intelligence. These technologies are offered in combination with our Intrinsix IP integration services, helping our customers address their most complex and time-critical integrated circuit design projects. Leveraging our technologies and chip design skills, many of the world’s leading semiconductors, system companies and OEMs create power-efficient, intelligent, secure and connected devices for a range of end markets, including mobile, consumer, automotive, robotics, industrial, aerospace & defense and IoT.

Our DSP-based solutions include platforms for 5G baseband processing in mobile, IoT and infrastructure, advanced imaging and computer vision for any camera-enabled device, audio/voice/speech and ultra-low-power always-on/sensing applications for multiple IoT markets. For sensor fusion, our Hillcrest Labs sensor processing technologies provide a broad range of sensor fusion software and inertial measurement unit (“IMU”) solutions for markets including hearables, wearables, AR/VR, PC, robotics, remote controls and IoT. For wireless IoT, our platforms for Bluetooth (low energy and dual mode), Wi-Fi 4/5/6/6E (802.11n/ac/ax), Ultra-wideband (UWB) and NB-IoT are the most broadly licensed connectivity platforms in the industry.

CEVA is a sustainable and environmentally conscious company, adhering to our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics. As such, we emphasize and focus on environmental preservation, recycling, the welfare of our employees and privacy – which we promote on a corporate level. At CEVA, we are committed to social responsibility, values of preservation and consciousness towards these purposes.

Visit us at www.ceva-dsp.com and follow us on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

For More Information Contact:

Yaniv Arieli

CEVA, Inc.

CFO

+1.650.417.7941

yaniv.arieli@ceva-dsp.com

Richard Kingston

CEVA, Inc.

VP Market Intelligence, Investor & Public Relations

+1.650.417.7976

richard.kingston@ceva-dsp.com

CEVA, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS) – U.S. GAAP

U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data

	Three months ended					Year ended
	December 31,					December 31,
	2021			2020		2021		2020
	Unaudited			Unaudited		Unaudited		Unaudited
Revenues:
Licensing, NRE and related revenues	$	21,327		$	12,068	$	72,827	$	52,513
Royalties		12,730			16,077		49,879		47,813

Total revenues		34,057			28,145		122,706		100,326

Cost of revenues		5,923			2,490		16,827		10,749

Gross profit		28,134			25,655		105,879		89,577

Operating expenses:
Research and development, net		18,694			16,315		72,504		62,010
Sales and marketing		3,504			3,135		12,861		11,907
General and administrative		3,762			3,223		14,296		14,116
Amortization of intangible assets		618			575		2,710		2,307

Total operating expenses		26,578			23,248		102,371		90,340

Operating income (loss)		1,556			2,407		3,508		(763	)
Financial income (loss), net		(149	)		595		196		3,284
Reevaluation of investment in other company		1,984			—		1,984		—

Income before taxes on income		3,391			3,002		5,688		2,521
Income tax expense (benefit)		(487	)		2,367		5,292		4,900

Net Income (loss)	$	3,878		$	635	$	396	$	(2,379	)

Basic net income (loss) per share	$	0.17		$	0.03	$	0.02	$	(0.11	)
Diluted net income (loss) per share	$	0.17		$	0.03	$	0.02	$	(0.11	)
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share (in thousands):
Basic		22,977			22,249		22,819		22,107
Diluted		23,359			22,911		23,251		22,107

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

	Three months ended						Year ended
	December 31,						December 31,
	2021			2020			2021			2020
	Unaudited			Unaudited			Unaudited			Unaudited
GAAP net income (loss)	$	3,878		$	635		$	396		$	(2,379	)
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues		309			166			818			639
Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses		1,852			1,759			7,287			6,874
Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses		441			542			1,626			2,038
Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses		946			1,099			3,324			4,085
Income tax benefit related to equity-based compensation expenses		(842	)		(196	)		(842	)		(256	)
Amortization of intangible assets, net of taxes, related to acquisition of Intrinsix in 2021 and Hillcrest Labs business, investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies		1,388			685			3,959			2,746
Costs associated with the Intrinsix acquisition		342			-			1,730			-
Income associated with the reevaluation of investment in other company, net of taxes.		(1,528	)		-			(1,528	)		-
Income tax benefit and additional NRE revenues associated with the purchase price allocation (PPA) related to Intrinsix acquisition		(1,481	)		-			(1,481	)		-
Non-GAAP net income	$	5,305		$	4,690		$	15,289		$	13,747
GAAP weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted net income (loss) and earning per share (in thousands)		23,359			22,911			23,251			22,107
Weighted-average number of shares related to outstanding stock-based awards (in thousands)		375			305			314			979
Weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted earnings per share, excluding the above (in thousands)		23,734			23,216			23,565			23,086

GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share	$	0.17		$	0.03		$	0.02		$	(0.11	)
Equity-based compensation expense, net of taxes	$	0.10		$	0.14		$	0.51		$	0.59
Amortization of intangible assets, net of taxes, related to acquisition of Intrinsix and Hillcrest Labs business, investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies	$	0.06		$	0.03		$	0.17		$	0.12
Costs associated with the Intrinsix acquisition	$	0.01			-		$	0.07			-
Income associated with the reevaluation of investment in other company, net of taxes.	$	(0.06	)		-		$	(0.06	)		-
Income tax benefit and additional NRE revenues associated with the purchase price allocation (PPA) related to Intrinsix acquisition	$	(0.06	)		-		$	(0.06	)		-
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share	$	0.22		$	0.20		$	0.65		$	0.60


GAAP revenues - Licensing, NRE and related revenues	$	21,327		$	12,068		$	72,827		$	52,513
Purchase price allocation (PPA) for the Intrinsix acquisition		180						180
Non-GAAP Licensing, NRE and related revenues		21,507			12,068			73,007			52,513
Royalties		12,730			16,077			49,879			47,813
Total non-GAAP revenues	$	34,237		$	28,145		$	122,886		$	100,326

	Three months ended				Year ended
	December 31,				December 31,
	2021		2020		2021		2020
	Unaudited		Unaudited		Unaudited		Unaudited
GAAP Operating Income (loss)	$	1,556	$	2,407	$	3,508	$	(763	)
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues		309		166		818		639
Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses		1,852		1,759		7,287		6,874
Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses		441		542		1,626		2,038
Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses		946		1,099		3,324		4,085
Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of Intrinsix in 2021 and Hillcrest Labs business, investments in NB-IoT and Immervision technologies		1,614		760		4,260		3,047
Costs associated with the Intrinsix acquisition		342		-		1,730		-
Purchase price allocation (PPA) for the Intrinsix acquisition		180				180
Total non-GAAP Operating Income	$	7,240	$	6,733	$	22,733	$	15,920

CEVA, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(U.S. Dollars in thousands)

	December 31,			December 31,
	2021			*2020()**
	Unaudited			Unaudited
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	33,153		$	21,143
Marketable securities and short-term bank deposits		121,708			108,987
Trade receivables, net		14,644			14,765
Unbilled receivables		12,805			16,459
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		6,670			6,205
Total current assets		188,980			167,559
Long-term assets:
Bank deposits		-			29,529
Severance pay fund		10,175			10,535
Deferred tax assets, net		15,850			10,826
Property and equipment, net		6,765			7,586
Operating lease right-of-use assets		8,827			9,052
Goodwill		74,777			51,070
Intangible assets, net		14,607			10,836
Other long-term assets		8,678			9,959
Total assets	$	328,659		$	306,952
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade payables	$	1,464		$	894
Deferred revenues		8,661			2,434
Accrued expenses and other payables		22,041			21,883
Operating lease liabilities		3,274			2,969
Total current liabilities		35,440			28,180

Long-term liabilities:
Accrued severance pay		10,551			11,226
Operating lease liabilities		5,130			5,772
Other accrued liabilities		806			885
Total liabilities		51,927			46,063

Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock		23			22
Additional paid in-capital		235,386			233,172
Treasury stock		(13,790	)		(30,133	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)		(372	)		478
Retained earnings		55,485			57,350
Total stockholders’ equity		276,732			260,889
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	328,659		$	306,952

(*) Derived from audited financial statements