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Ceva, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

 

 

Licensing and related revenues $17.3 million, up 28% year-over-year

 

Royalty revenue $11.2 million, up 19% year-over-year, generated from 461 million shipped units, up 24% year-over-year

 

Long-term roadmap deals signed with 2 infrastructure OEMs developing custom silicon driven by rise in AI-related traffic on wireless networks

 

Strategic deal signed with leading U.S. analog semiconductor company for Ceva-Waves Bluetooth portfolio

 

ROCKVILLE, MD., August 7, 2024 Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leading licensor of silicon and software IP that enables Smart Edge devices to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024. Financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, reflect Ceva’s continuing operations only, with the Intrinsix business reflected as a discontinued operation, unless otherwise noted.

 

Operational Highlights:

Launched Ceva-Waves-Links, a Multi-Protocol wireless platform IP family to accelerate enhanced connectivity in MCUs and SOCs for IoT and Smart Edge AI applications

Extended its Smart Edge IP leadership with Ceva-NeuPro-Nano, a TinyML Optimized family of NPUs for AIoT devices

Achieved an important milestone of surpassing 18 billion Ceva-powered devices shipped

 

Total revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $28.4 million, up 24%, compared to $22.9 million reported for the second quarter of 2023. Licensing and related revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $17.3 million, up 28%, compared to $13.6 million reported for the same quarter a year ago. Royalty revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was $11.2 million, up 19%, compared to $9.4 million reported for the same quarter a year ago.

 

Amir Panush, Chief Executive Officer of Ceva, commented: “We are pleased to report strong execution and results for the second quarter that exceeded our estimates, with licensing revenue and royalty revenue growing 28% and 19%, respectively, year over-year. In licensing, customer demand for our IP portfolio is being driven by the growing adoption of AI across every industry and every device. We signed a number of strategic deals in the quarter, including one with a leading U.S. analog semiconductor company for our Bluetooth portfolio and two with our large OEM customers in wireless infrastructure for their development of next-generation ASICs to address the incredible growth in network traffic and performance improvements required to support Generative AI and Hybrid AI systems. Our royalty business grew on the back of broad market strength and market share gains in IoT, and strong growth in the smartphone market.”

 

 

 

During the quarter, eleven IP licensing agreements were concluded, targeting a wide range of end markets and applications, including AI solutions for industrial and consumer edge AI devices, next-generation wireless infrastructure to enable ubiquitous AI, 5G satellite, 5G RedCap and Bluetooth connectivity for wearables and hearables. Five of the deals signed in the quarter were with OEMs and one deal signed was with a first-time customer.

 

GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2024 was 90%, as compared to 85% in the second quarter of 2023. GAAP operating loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.04 million, as compared to a GAAP operating loss of $5.3 million for the same period in 2023. GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.3 million, as compared to a GAAP net loss of $4.9 million reported for the same period in 2023. GAAP diluted loss per share for the second quarter of 2024 was $0.01, as compared to GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.21 for the same period in 2023.

 

GAAP net loss with the discontinued operation for the second quarter of 2023 was $5.8 million. GAAP diluted loss per share with the discontinued operation for the second quarter of 2023 was $0.25.

 

Non-GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2024 was 91%, as compared to 86% for the same period in 2023. Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2024 was $4.4 million, as compared to non-GAAP operating loss of $1.1 million reported for the second quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income and diluted income per share for the second quarter of 2024 were $4.2 million and $0.17, respectively, compared with non-GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share of $0.5 million and $0.02, respectively, reported for the second quarter of 2023.

 

Non-GAAP net loss including the discontinued operation for the second quarter of 2023 was $0.5 million. Non-GAAP diluted loss per share including the discontinued operation for the second quarter of 2023 was $0.02.

 

Yaniv Arieli, Chief Financial Officer of Ceva, stated: “Our excellent second quarter performance generated top line growth of 24% year-over-year and coupled with disciplined expense control, enabled us to expand our adjusted operating margin to 15%. We are encouraged by the strength of our licensing pipeline and royalty growth potential from our broad and diversified customer base and reflecting this, we continued to buy back the company’s stock during the quarter, repurchasing approximately 100,000 shares for approximately $2 million under our stock repurchase program. At the end of the quarter, our cash and cash equivalent balances, marketable securities and bank deposits were approximately $158 million, which we can leverage to grow our share in edge AI and other high-growth markets.”

 

Ceva Conference Call

On August 7, 2024, Ceva management will conduct a conference call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the operating performance for the quarter.

 

 

 

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

 

 

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

 

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://app.webinar.net/8mGNyBxXMLR. Please go to the web site at least fifteen minutes prior to the call to register.

 

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: 2162644) from one hour after the end of the call until 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) on Aug 14, 2024. The replay will also be available at Ceva's web site www.ceva-ip.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 statements regarding the customer demand for Ceva’s IP portfolio being driven by the growing adoption of AI across every industry and every device, the strength of Ceva’s licensing pipeline and royalty growth potential, and Ceva’s ability to leverage its capital resources to grow its share in edge AI and other high-growth markets. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause differing Ceva results include: the effect of intense industry competition; the ability of Ceva's technologies and products incorporating Ceva's technologies to achieve market acceptance; Ceva's ability to meet changing needs of end-users and evolving market demands; the cyclical nature of and general economic conditions in the semiconductor industry; Ceva's ability to diversify its royalty streams and license revenues; Ceva's ability to continue to generate significant revenues from the handset baseband market and to penetrate new markets; instability and disruptions related to the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict; and general market conditions and other risks relating to Ceva's 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.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Non-GAAP gross margin for both the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $0.2 million and (b) amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.1 million.

 

Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, and (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with business acquisitions. Non-GAAP operating loss for the second quarter of 2023 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, and (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with business acquisitions.

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share for the second quarter of 2024 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, (c) $0.3 million of costs associated with business acquisitions and (d) $0.1 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities. Non-GAAP net loss and diluted loss per share for the second quarter of 2023 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with business acquisitions and (d) $0.1 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities.

 

Non-GAAP net loss including the discontinued operation and diluted loss per share including the discontinued operation for the second quarter of 2023 excluded: (a) equity-based compensation expenses of $3.9 million, (b) the impact of the amortization of acquired intangibles of $0.3 million, (c) $0.1 million of costs associated with business acquisitions, (d) $0.1 million loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities and (e) $1.0 million loss associated with discontinued operations.

 

About Ceva, Inc.

At Ceva, we are passionate about bringing new levels of innovation to the smart edge. Our wireless communications, sensing and Edge AI technologies are at the heart of some of today’s most advanced smart edge products. From Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi, UWB and 5G platform IP for ubiquitous, robust communications, to scalable Edge AI NPU IPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded application software that make devices smarter, we have the broadest portfolio of IP to connect, sense and infer data more reliably and efficiently. We deliver differentiated solutions that combine outstanding performance at ultra-low power within a very small silicon footprint. Our goal is simple – to deliver the silicon and software IP to enable a smarter, safer, and more interconnected world. This philosophy is in practice today, with Ceva powering more than 18 billion of the world’s most innovative smart edge products from AI-infused smartwatches, IoT devices and wearables to autonomous vehicles and 5G mobile networks.

 

Our headquarters are in Rockville, Maryland with a global customer base supported by operations worldwide. Our employees are among the leading experts in their areas of specialty, consistently solving the most complex design challenges, enabling our customers to bring innovative smart edge products to market.

 

Ceva is a sustainability- 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.

 

Ceva: Powering the Smart Edge™

 

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

 

For more information, contact:                  

Yaniv Arieli

Ceva, Inc.

CFO

+1.650.417.7941

yaniv.arieli@ceva-ip.com     

Richard Kingston

Ceva, Inc.

VP Market Intelligence, Investor & Public Relations

+1.650.417.7976

richard.kingston@ceva-ip.com

 

 

 

Ceva, Inc. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF LOSS – U.S. GAAP

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

 

   

Three months ended

   

Six months ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 
   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

 

Revenues:

                               

Licensing and related revenues

  $ 17,278     $ 13,551     $ 28,692     $ 31,799  

Royalties

    11,159       9,371       21,817       17,385  
                                 

Total revenues

    28,437       22,922       50,509       49,184  
                                 

Cost of revenues

    2,933       3,524       5,436       7,032  
                                 

Gross profit

    25,504       19,398       45,073       42,152  
                                 

Operating expenses:

                               

Research and development, net

    18,758       18,056       36,749       36,730  

Sales and marketing

    3,095       2,632       5,911       5,351  

General and administrative

    3,537       3,911       7,109       7,738  

Amortization of intangible assets

    149       142       299       296  

Total operating expenses

    25,539       24,741       50,068       50,115  
                                 

Operating loss

    (35 )     (5,343 )     (4,995 )     (7,963 )

Financial income, net

    1,406       1,118       2,663       2,573  

Reevaluation of marketable equity securities

    (58 )     (119 )     (118 )     (236 )
                                 

Income (loss) before taxes on income

    1,313       (4,344 )     (2,450 )     (5,626 )

Income tax expense

    1,604       546       3,289       1,963  

Net loss from continuing operation

    (291 )     (4,890 )     (5,739 )     (7,589 )

Discontinued operation

          (928 )           (3,101 )
                                 

Net loss

  $ (291 )   $ (5,818 )   $ (5,739 )   $ (10,690 )
                                 

Basic and diluted net loss per share:

                               

Continuing operation

  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.21 )   $ (0.24 )   $ (0.32 )

Discontinued operation

          (0.04 )           (0.13 )

Basic and diluted net loss per share

  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.25 )   $ (0.24 )   $ (0.46 )
                                 

Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share (in thousands):

                               

Basic and diluted

    23,628       23,476       23,568       23,405  

 

 

 

 

Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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

 

   

Three months ended

   

Six months ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 
   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

 

GAAP net loss

  $ (291 )   $ (5,818 )   $ (5,739 )   $ (10,690 )

Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues

    191       214       394       420  

Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses

    2,438       2,344       4,445       4,446  

Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses

    451       449       816       827  

Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses

    820       903       1,816       1,769  

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses

    278       251       556       475  

Costs associated with business and asset acquisitions

    252       95       532       95  

Loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities

    58       119       118       236  

Non-GAAP from discontinued operations

    0       963       0       2,049  

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

  $ 4,197     $ (480 )   $ 2,938     $ (373 )

GAAP weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted net loss and loss per share (in thousands)

    23,628       23,476       23,568       23,405  

Weighted-average number of shares related to outstanding stock-based awards (in thousands)

    1,482             1,421        

Weighted-average number of Common Stock used in computation of diluted earnings per share, excluding the above (in thousands)

    25,110       23,476       24,989       23,405  
                                 

GAAP diluted loss per share

  $ (0.01 )   $ (0.25 )   $ (0.24 )   $ (0.46 )

Equity-based compensation expense

  $ 0.16     $ 0.17     $ 0.32     $ 0.32  

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses

  $ 0.01     $ 0.01     $ 0.02     $ 0.02  

Costs associated with business and asset acquisitions

  $ 0.01     $ 0.00     $ 0.02     $ 0.00  

Loss associated with the remeasurement of marketable equity securities

  $ 0.00     $ 0.01     $ 0.00     $ 0.01  

Non-GAAP from discontinued operation

        $ 0.04           $ 0.09  

Non-GAAP diluted earnings (loss) per share

  $ 0.17     $ (0.02 )   $ 0.12     $ (0.02 )

 

 

 

 

   

Three months ended

   

Six months ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 
   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

 

GAAP Operating loss

  $ (35 )   $ (5,343 )   $ (4,995 )   $ (7,963 )

Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues

    191       214       394       420  

Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development expenses

    2,438       2,344       4,445       4,446  

Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing expenses

    451       449       816       827  

Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expenses

    820       903       1,816       1,769  

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses

    278       251       556       475  

Costs associated with business and asset acquisitions

    252       95       532       95  

Total non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss)

  $ 4,395     $ (1,087 )   $ 3,564     $ 69  

 

 

   

Three months ended

   

Six months ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2024

   

2023

   

2024

   

2023

 
   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

 
                                 

GAAP Gross Profit

  $ 25,504     $ 19,398     $ 45,073     $ 42,152  

GAAP Gross Margin

    90 %     85 %     89 %     86 %
                                 

Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues

    191       214       394       420  

Amortization of intangible assets related to acquisition of businesses

    129       109       257       179  

Total Non-GAAP Gross profit

    25,824       19,721       45,724       42,751  

Non-GAAP Gross Margin

    91 %     86 %     91 %     87 %

 

 

 

 

Ceva, Inc. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(U.S. Dollars in thousands)

 

   

June 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2024

   

2023 (*)

 
   

Unaudited

   

Unaudited

 

ASSETS

               

Current assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 24,702     $ 23,287  

Marketable securities and short-term bank deposits

    133,709       143,251  

Trade receivables, net

    18,298       8,433  

Unbilled receivables

    17,357       21,874  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    13,201       12,526  

Total current assets

    207,267       209,371  

Long-term assets:

               

Severance pay fund

    6,762       7,070  

Deferred tax assets, net

    1,317       1,609  

Property and equipment, net

    6,843       6,732  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

    6,137       6,978  

Investment in marketable equity securities

    288       406  

Goodwill

    58,308       58,308  

Intangible assets, net

    2,411       2,967  

Other long-term assets

    11,069       10,644  

Total assets

  $ 300,402     $ 304,085  
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY

               

Current liabilities:

               

Trade payables

  $ 1,092     $ 1,154  

Deferred revenues

    2,830       3,018  

Accrued expenses and other payables

    18,445       20,202  

Operating lease liabilities

    2,615       2,513  

Total current liabilities

    24,982       26,887  

Long-term liabilities:

               

Accrued severance pay

    7,210       7,524  

Operating lease liabilities

    2,964       3,943  

Other accrued liabilities

    1,460       1,390  

Total liabilities

    36,616       39,744  

Stockholders’ equity:

               

Common stock

    24       23  

Additional paid in-capital

    254,302       252,100  

Treasury stock

    (1,917 )     (5,620 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (2,894 )     (2,329 )

Retained earnings

    14,271       20,167  

Total stockholders’ equity

    263,786       264,341  

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

  $ 300,402     $ 304,085  

 

(*) Derived from audited financial statements.