Valens Semiconductor Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
Key Financial Highlights:
- Q4 2025 revenues:
$19.4 million , exceeding the top end of our guidance - Q4 2025 gross margin: 60.5% GAAP; 63.9% non-GAAP, exceeding the top end of our guidance
- Cash, cash equivalents and short-term deposits as of
December 31, 2025 :$92.6 million
"We are pleased to report a strong fourth quarter, well above our initial expectations, delivering revenues of
"Valens has delivered some remarkable achievements over the years, both in the Audio-Video arena and in the Automotive market. Hence, my outlook for the company and my strategy for achieving our growth targets is to concentrate our resources on these core businesses. In these markets, Valens brings unmatched technology leadership and brand recognition, and our focus will continue to be on meaningful growth opportunities," Salinger concluded.
"Our yearly guidance reflects our expectation for continued growth, based on the visibility we have today, while acknowledging that macroeconomic uncertainty may impact the pace of our growth," said
Q4 2025 Financial Highlights:
- Q4 2025 revenues reached
$19.4 million , exceeding our guidance of$18.2-$18.9 million , compared to$17.3 million in Q3 2025 and$16.7 million in Q4 2024.- Q4 2025 Cross-Industry Business ("CIB") revenues accounted for approximately 70% of total revenues at
$13.9 million compared to$13.2 million in Q3 2025 and$11.7 million in Q4 2024. - Q4 2025 Automotive revenues accounted for approximately 30% of total revenues at
$5.5 million , compared to$4.1 million in Q3 2025 and$5.0 million in Q4 2024.
- Q4 2025 Cross-Industry Business ("CIB") revenues accounted for approximately 70% of total revenues at
- Q4 2025 GAAP gross margin was 60.5% (non-GAAP gross margin was 63.9%), above the guidance of 58%-60%. This is compared to a GAAP gross margin of 63.0% for Q3 2025 and 60.4% for Q4 2024 (non-GAAP gross margin of 66.7% in Q3 2025 and 64.5% in Q4 2024). On a segment basis, Q4 2025 gross margin from the CIB was 66.4% and gross margin from Automotive was 45.9%. This compares to a Q3 2025 gross margin of 69.1% and 43.2%, respectively, and Q4 2024 gross margin of 64.7% and 50.5%, respectively. The decrease in gross margin of the CIB compared to Q3 2025 was due to a change in product mix. The increase in Q4 2025 in automotive gross margin compared to Q3 2025 was due to cost optimization.
- Q4 2025 GAAP net loss amounted to
$(8.8) million , compared to a net loss of$(7.3) million in Q3 2025 and a net loss of$(7.3) million in Q4 2024. - Q4 2025 adjusted EBITDA was a loss of
$(4.3) million , within the guidance range of a$(4.6)-$(4.2) million adjusted EBITDA loss. This compares to an adjusted EBITDA loss of$(4.3) million in Q3 2025 and an adjusted EBITDA loss of$(3.7) million in Q4 2024.
Full Year 2025 Financial Highlights
- 2025 revenues reached
$70.6 million , exceeding our guidance of between$69.4 million to$70.1 million . This compares to full year revenues from 2024 of$57.9 million .- CIB revenues accounted for 73.1% (equivalent to
$51.6 million ) compared to 62.7% (equivalent to$36.3 million ) in 2024. The increase was due to the recovery in the Audio-Video market. - Automotive revenues accounted for 26.9% (equivalent to
$19.0 million ), compared to 37.3% (equivalent to$21.6 million ) in 2024. The decrease was due to gradual price erosion and a reduction in the number of units sold toMercedes Benz .
- CIB revenues accounted for 73.1% (equivalent to
- 2025 GAAP gross margin was 62.4% (non-GAAP gross margin was 66.1%). This compared to a GAAP gross margin of 59.2% for 2024 (and non-GAAP gross margin of 62.9%). On a segment basis, 2025 gross margin from the CIB was 68.1% and gross margin from Automotive was 47.0%. This compares to gross margin of 71.0% and 39.5%, respectively, in 2024. The increase in the 2025 automotive gross margin was due to an optimization of our product cost. The decrease in gross margin of the CIB was due to a product mix shift.
- 2025 GAAP net loss was
$(31.6) million , compared to a GAAP net loss of$(36.6) million in 2024. - Adjusted EBITDA loss in 2025 was
$(16.9) million , compared to$(21.1) million in 2024. - Cash, cash equivalents and short-term deposits as of
December 31, 2025 was$92.6 million with no debt. This compares to a cash balance of$93.5 million as ofSeptember 30, 2025 and$131.0 million as ofDecember 31, 2024 . During 2025 the company allocated a total of$24.0 million for share repurchase programs and spent$14.4 million for ongoing operations during 2025. - Inventory balance of
$10.1 million onDecember 31, 2025 was down from$11.0 million onSeptember 30, 2025 , and$10.2 million onDecember 31, 2024 .
Business Highlights in Q4 2025 and Following Events
- Fourth MIPI A-PHY design win with a premium carmaker serving the Chinese market.
- Valens,
Imavix Engineering and CIS Corporation , partner to offer the first MIPI A-PHY-based platform for machine vision, integrating Valens' VA7000 chipset. - Valens and
Sakae Riken Kogyo to unveil the automotive market's first production-ready MIPI A-PHY-enabled e-mirror. - Implementation of an operational efficiency plan expected to save approximately
$5 million annually in operating expenses.
Financial Outlook for Q1 and Full Year 2026
For Q1 2026, Valens expects revenues to range between
For the full year 2026, Valens expect revenues to range between $75.0 million to
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding our anticipated future results, including financial results, our anticipated growth projections, our ability to concentrate our resources on our core businesses, our expectations regarding future revenues, gross margin, and adjusted EBITDA loss, and future economic and market conditions. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of
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SUMMARY OF FINANCIAL RESULTS |
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Three Months Ended
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Year Ended
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2025 |
2024 |
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2025 |
2024 |
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Revenues |
19,403 |
16,665 |
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70,625 |
57,859 |
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Gross Profit |
11,746 |
10,073 |
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44,085 |
34,277 |
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Gross Margin |
60.5 % |
60.4 % |
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62.4 % |
59.2 % |
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Net loss |
(8,770) |
(7,317) |
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(31,583) |
(36,583) |
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Working Capital[1] |
95,724 |
133,577 |
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95,724 |
133,577 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and short-term deposits[2] |
92,596 |
130,955 |
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92,596 |
130,955 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
(295) |
(330) |
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(12,718) |
1,019 |
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Non-GAAP Financial Data |
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Non-GAAP Gross Margin[3] |
63.9 % |
64.5 % |
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66.1 % |
62.9 % |
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Adjusted EBITDA Loss[4] |
(4,256) |
(3,688) |
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(16,915) |
(21,063) |
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Non-GAAP Loss per share (in |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS |
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Three Months Ended
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Year Ended
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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REVENUES |
19,403 |
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16,665 |
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70,625 |
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57,859 |
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COST OF REVENUES |
(7,657) |
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(6,592) |
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(26,540) |
(23,582) |
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GROSS PROFIT |
11,746 |
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10,073 |
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44,085 |
34,277 |
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OPERATING EXPENSES: |
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Research and development expenses |
(11,064) |
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(10,061) |
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(42,655) |
(40,475) |
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Sales and marketing expenses |
(5,416) |
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(4,666) |
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(21,390) |
(18,302) |
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General and administrative expenses |
(4,689) |
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(3,671) |
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(14,264) |
(16,465) |
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Change in earnout liability |
250 |
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(85) |
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169 |
(377) |
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES |
(20,919) |
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(18,483) |
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(78,140) |
(75,619) |
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OPERATING LOSS |
(9,173) |
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(8,410) |
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(34,055) |
(41,342) |
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Change in fair value of Forfeiture Shares |
- |
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(1) |
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1 |
37 |
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Financial income, net |
431 |
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1,136 |
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2,620 |
4,795 |
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LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
(8,742) |
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(7,275) |
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(31,434) |
(36,510) |
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INCOME TAXES |
(30) |
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(44) |
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(158) |
(96) |
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LOSS AFTER INCOME TAXES |
(8,772) |
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(7,319) |
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(31,592) |
(36,606) |
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Equity in earnings of investee |
2 |
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2 |
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9 |
23 |
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NET LOSS |
(8,770) |
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(7,317) |
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(31,583) |
(36,583) |
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LOSS PER SHARE DATA:
BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER ORDINARY SHARE
[6]
(in |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF SHARES AND VESTED RSUS USED IN COMPUTING NET LOSS PER ORDINARY SHARE |
102,373,128 |
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106,683,126 |
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103,142,173 |
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105,477,191 |
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Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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Change in unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges |
(392) |
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601 |
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(172) |
601 |
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TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
(9,162) |
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(6,716) |
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(31,755) |
(35,982) |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents |
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27,863 |
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35,423 |
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Short-term deposits |
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64,733 |
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95,532 |
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Restricted Short-term deposit |
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1,132 |
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1,138 |
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Trade accounts receivable |
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9,971 |
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7,751 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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4,842 |
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3,904 |
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Inventories |
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10,117 |
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10,155 |
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS |
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118,658 |
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153,903 |
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LONG-TERM ASSETS |
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Property and equipment, net |
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2,901 |
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3,555 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
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6,901 |
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7,458 |
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Intangible assets |
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3,762 |
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4,702 |
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1,847 |
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1,847 |
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Other assets |
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632 |
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687 |
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TOTAL LONG-TERM ASSETS |
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16,043 |
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18,249 |
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TOTAL ASSETS |
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134,701 |
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172,152 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES[7] |
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22,934 |
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20,326 |
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES |
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Forfeiture Shares |
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- |
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1 |
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Non-current operating leases liabilities |
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6,717 |
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6,645 |
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Earnout liability |
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- |
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2,413 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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67 |
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79 |
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TOTAL LONG-TERM LIABILITIES |
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6,784 |
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9,138 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES |
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29,718 |
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29,464 |
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TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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104,983 |
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142,688 |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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134,701 |
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172,152 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
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Three Months Ended
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2025 |
2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss for the period |
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(8,770) |
(7,317) |
(31,583) |
(36,583) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Income and expense items not involving cash flows: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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709 |
788 |
2,980 |
2,546 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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4,870 |
3,859 |
16,540 |
15,118 |
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Exchange rate differences |
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449 |
(693) |
818 |
660 |
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Realized and unrealized losses on non-designated derivative instruments |
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(4) |
609 |
651 |
609 |
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Interest on short-term deposits |
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273 |
(361) |
1,168 |
244 |
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Change in fair value of forfeiture shares |
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- |
1 |
(1) |
(37) |
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Change in earnout liability |
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(250) |
85 |
(169) |
377 |
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Reduction in the carrying amount of ROU assets |
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260 |
(119) |
1,219 |
1,500 |
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Equity in earnings of investee, net of dividend received |
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18 |
(4) |
17 |
17 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired: |
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Trade accounts receivable |
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(76) |
(534) |
(2,245) |
7,185 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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(779) |
(294) |
(1,053) |
991 |
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Inventories |
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818 |
1,503 |
(178) |
6,178 |
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Other assets |
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35 |
19 |
50 |
12 |
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Current Liabilities |
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2,468 |
1,906 |
126 |
3,496 |
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Change in operating lease liabilities |
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(324) |
209 |
(1,046) |
(1,278) |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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8 |
13 |
(12) |
(16) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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(295) |
(330) |
(12,718) |
1,019 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Investment in short-term deposits |
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(28,210) |
(37,879) |
(105,555) |
(141,541) |
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Maturities of short-term deposits |
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24,033 |
40,695 |
135,973 |
170,113 |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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(252) |
(880) |
(1,070) |
(1,867) |
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Investment in a restricted short-term deposit |
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- |
(1,120) |
- |
(1,120) |
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Cash paid for business combination, net of cash acquired |
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- |
- |
- |
(7,800) |
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Derivative instruments of non-designated hedges |
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(5) |
(4) |
(1,320) |
(4) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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(4,434) |
812 |
28,028 |
17,781 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Repurchase of Ordinary Shares |
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(597) |
(1,016) |
(23,990) |
(1,016) |
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Exercise of stock options |
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443 |
169 |
903 |
861 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(154) |
(847) |
(23,087) |
(155) |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
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38 |
345 |
217 |
(483) |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED DEPOSIT |
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(4,845) |
(20) |
(7,560) |
18,162 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT THE BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD |
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32,708 |
35,443 |
35,423 |
17,261 |
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CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED DEPOSIT AT THE END OF THE PERIOD |
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27,863 |
35,423 |
27,863 |
35,423 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Trade accounts payable on account of property and equipment |
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6 |
260 |
100 |
569 |
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Repurchase of Ordinary Shares |
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- |
597 |
- |
597 |
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Fair value of earnout liability assumed in business combination |
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- |
- |
- |
2,036 |
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Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining operating right-of-use assets |
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66 |
682 |
673 |
6,094 |
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(
The following table provides a reconciliation of Net loss to Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Net profit (loss) before financial expense (income), net, income taxes, equity in earnings of investee and depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude share-based compensation and change in fair value of Forfeiture Shares and earnout liability, which may vary from period-to-period, and certain batch production incident expenses(income). We caution investors that amounts presented in accordance with our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other issuers, because not all issuers calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to Net loss or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.
Although we provide guidance for Adjusted EBITDA, we are not able to provide guidance for projected Net profit (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measures. Certain elements of Net profit (loss), including share-based compensation expenses and warrant valuations, are not predictable due to the high variability and difficulty of making accurate forecasts. As a result, it is impractical for us to provide guidance on Net profit (loss) or to reconcile our Adjusted EBITDA guidance without unreasonable efforts. Consequently, no disclosure of projected Net profit (loss) is included. For the same reasons, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.
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2025 |
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2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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Net Loss |
(8,770) |
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(7,317) |
(31,583) |
(36,583) |
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Adjusted to exclude the following: |
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Change in fair value of Forfeiture Shares |
- |
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1 |
(1) |
(37) |
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Change in earnout liability |
(250) |
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85 |
(169) |
377 |
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Financial income, net |
(431) |
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(1,136) |
(2,620) |
(4,795) |
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Income taxes |
30 |
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44 |
158 |
96 |
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Equity in earnings of investee |
(2) |
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(2) |
(9) |
(23) |
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Certain batch production incident expenses (income) |
(412) |
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(10) |
(2,211) |
2,238 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
709 |
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788 |
2,980 |
2,546 |
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Stock-based compensation expenses |
4,870 |
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3,859 |
16,540 |
15,118 |
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Adjusted EBITDA Loss |
(4,256) |
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(3,688) |
(16,915) |
(21,063) |
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RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
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The following tables provide a calculation of the GAAP Loss per share and reconciliation to Non-GAAP Loss per share.
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GAAP Loss per Share |
2025 |
2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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GAAP Net Loss used for computing Loss per Share |
(8,770) |
(7,317) |
(31,583) |
(36,583) |
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Loss Per Share Data: |
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GAAP Loss per Share (in |
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Weighted average number of shares used in calculation |
102,373,128 |
106,683,126 |
103,142,173 |
105,477,191 |
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Non-GAAP Loss per Share [8] |
2025 |
2024 |
2025 |
2024 |
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GAAP Net Loss |
(8,770) |
(7,317) |
(31,583) |
(36,583) |
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Adjusted to exclude the following: |
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Stock based compensation |
4,870 |
3,859 |
16,540 |
15,118 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
709 |
788 |
2,980 |
2,546 |
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Certain batch production incident expenses (income) |
(412) |
(10) |
(2,211) |
2,238 |
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Change in earnout liability |
(250) |
85 |
(169) |
377 |
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Change in fair value of Forfeiture Shares |
- |
1 |
(1) |
(37) |
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Total Non-GAAP Loss used for computing Loss per Share |
(3,853) |
(2,594) |
(14,444) |
(16,341) |
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Loss Per Share Data: |
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Non-GAAP Loss per Share (in |
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Weighted average number of shares used in calculation |
102,373,128 |
106,683,126 |
103,142,173 |
105,477,191 |
1 Working Capital is calculated as Total Current Assets, less Total Current Liabilities, as of the last day of the period.
2 As of the last day of the period.
3 GAAP Gross Profit excluding share-based compensation and depreciation and amortization expenses, divided by revenue. For the three months ended
4 Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Net profit (loss) before financial expense (income), net, income taxes, equity in earnings of investee and depreciation and amortization, further adjusted to exclude share-based compensation and change in fair value of Forfeiture Shares and earnout liability, which may vary from period-to-period, and certainbatch production incident expenses (income). We caution investors that amounts presented in accordance with our definition of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other issuers, because not all issuers calculate Adjusted EBITDA in the same manner. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to Net loss or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP or as an alternative to cash flows from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. Please refer to the appendix at the end of this press release for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable measure in accordance with GAAP.
5 See reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures.
6 See note 5.
7The current liabilities as of
8The company calculates its non-GAAP Loss per Share as GAAP Net Loss adjusted to exclude the following: Stock based compensation, depreciationand amortization, certain batch production incident expenses (income) and the change in fair value of Forfeiture Share and earnout liability, divided by the weighted average number of shares used in calculation of net loss per share.
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