Strong Q1 Revenue, EBITDA and Cash Generation
Reported revenue of $104.8M (also cited as $105M), adjusted EBITDA of $62.3M and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 60%. Generated $58.5M in operating cash flow and ended the quarter with $115.8M in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities.
Major New Licensing Wins — AMD and Microsoft
Closed eight license agreements in Q1, including multiyear agreements with AMD (semiconductor hybrid bonding / chiplet technology) and Microsoft (media portfolio). Management noted AMD was a greater‑than‑10% customer in the quarter (including a retroactive component) and will be a meaningful recurring contributor going forward.
Recurring Revenue Diversification and Growth in Non‑Pay TV
Non‑pay TV recurring revenue grew 28% year‑over‑year in Q1, reflecting expansion into growth markets (semiconductors, e‑commerce, OTT, consumer electronics). Company expects quarterly recurring revenue to grow to approximately $90M by year‑end.
Patent Portfolio Expansion
IP portfolio grew from ~10,000 patent assets at the start of 2023 to over 13,750 patent assets today, supporting multiple licensing cycles across core and growth markets.
Thermal Technology Progress (RapidCool)
Improved RapidCool cooling capability to approximately 5 watts per square millimeter from ~3 W/mm2 less than a year ago (roughly a 67% improvement), with increasing partner interest.
Balance Sheet and Capital Return Execution
Paid $28.1M in debt principal in Q1 and ended the quarter with a term loan balance of $398.6M (debt now < $400M). Repurchased ~446,000 shares for $10M, paid a $0.05/share dividend and approved an additional $0.05/share dividend. S&P upgraded the company's credit rating to BB from BB-.
Active M&A and Portfolio Investments
Closed five strategic tuck‑in IP portfolio acquisitions in Q1 across growth areas (e.g., e‑commerce, automotive, semiconductors and OTT) to complement internal R&D.
Full‑Year Guidance Reiterated
Reiterated 2026 guidance: revenue $395M–$435M, operating expenses $184M–$192M, interest expense $34M–$36M, other income $5.5M–$6.5M, adjusted EBITDA margin ~55%, non‑GAAP tax rate 21%, and capex ~ $2M.