Rambus Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rambus Inc. (NASDAQ:RMBS), a provider of industry-leading chips and IP making data faster and safer, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024. GAAP revenue for the fourth quarter was $161.1 million; licensing billings were $63.6 million, product revenue was $73.4 million, and contract and other revenue was $29.5 million. The Company also generated $59.0 million in cash provided by operating activities in the fourth quarter. “We finished 2024 strongly with sequential and year-over-year growth, delivering record annual product revenue and cash from operations,” said Luc Seraphin, chief executive officer of Rambus. “We expanded our addressable market with a record number of new product introductions throughout the year and gained share through continued product leadership. As AI continues to accelerate performance demands across the computing landscape, we are well positioned to deliver long-term growth and continued stockholder return.” Quarterly Financial Review - GAAP Three Months Ended December 31, (In millions, except for percentages and per share amounts) 2024 2023 Revenue Product revenue $ 73.4 $ 53.7 Royalties 58.2 52.4 Contract and other revenue 29.5 16.1 Total revenue 161.1 122.2 Cost of product revenue 28.5 19.9 Cost of contract and other revenue 0.7 1.1 Amortization of acquired intangible assets (included in total cost of revenue) 2.3 3.1 Total operating expenses (1) 71.7 63.0 Operating income $ 57.9 $ 35.1 Operating margin 36 % 29 % Net income $ 62.2 $ 58.5 Diluted net income per share $ 0.58 $ 0.53 Net cash provided by operating activities $ 59.0 $ 54.8 ____________________________ (1) Includes amortization of acquired intangibles of approximately $0.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2023. Amortization of acquired intangibles was immaterial for the three months ended December 31, 2024. Quarterly Financial Review - Supplemental Information(1) Three Months Ended December 31, (In millions) 2024 2023 Licensing billings (operational metric) (2) $ 63.6 $ 66.2 Product revenue (GAAP) $ 73.4 $ 53.7 Contract and other revenue (GAAP) $ 29.5 $ 16.1 Non-GAAP cost of product revenue $ 28.3 $ 19.8 Cost of contract and other revenue (GAAP) $ 0.7 $ 1.1 Non-GAAP total operating expenses $ 60.1 $ 51.0 Non-GAAP interest and other income (expense), net $ 4.4 $ 3.8 Diluted share count (GAAP) 108 110 ____________________________ (1) See “Supplemental Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results” table included below. (2) Licensing billings is an operational metric that reflects amounts invoiced to our licensing customers during the period, as adjusted for certain differences relating to advanced payments for variable licensing agreements. GAAP revenue for the quarter was $161.1 million. The Company also had licensing billings of $63.6 million, product revenue of $73.4 million, and contract and other revenue of $29.5 million. The Company had total GAAP cost of revenue of $31.5 million and operating expenses of $71.7 million. The Company also had total non-GAAP operating expenses of $89.1 million (including non-GAAP cost of revenue of $29 million). The Company had GAAP diluted net income per share of $0.58. The Company’s basic share count was 107 million shares and its diluted share count was 108 million shares. Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities as of December 31, 2024 were $481.8 million, an increase of $49.1 million as compared to September 30, 2024, mainly due to cash provided by operating activities of approximately $59 million. Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $230.6 million. 2025 First Quarter Outlook The Company will discuss its full revenue guidance for the first quarter of 2025 during its upcoming conference call. The following table sets forth first quarter outlook for other measures. (In millions) GAAP Non-GAAP (1) Licensing billings (operational metric) (2) $59 - $65 $59 - $65 Product revenue $72 - $78 $72 - $78 Contract and other revenue $22 - $28 $22 - $28 Total operating costs and expenses $105 - $101 $91- $87 Interest and other income (expense), net $4 $4 Diluted share count 108 108 ____________________________ (1) See “Reconciliation of GAAP Forward-Looking Estimates to Non-GAAP Forward-Looking Estimates” table included below. (2) Licensing billings is an operational metric that reflects amounts invoiced to our licensing customers during the period, as adjusted for certain differences relating to advanced payments for variable licensing agreements. For the first quarter of 2025, the Company expects licensing billings to be between $59 million and $65 million. The Company also expects royalty revenue to be between $56 million and $62 million, product revenue to be between $72 million and $78 million and contract and other revenue to be between $22 million and $28 million. Revenue is not without risk and achieving revenue in this range will require that the Company sign customer agreements for various product sales and solutions licensing, among other matters. The Company also expects operating costs and expenses to be between $105 million and $101 million. Additionally, the Company expects non-GAAP operating costs and expenses to be between $91 million and $87 million. These expectations also assume a tax rate of 20% and diluted share count of 108 million, and exclude stock-based compensation expense of $12 million and amortization of acquired intangible assets of $2 million. Conference Call The Company’s management will discuss the results of the quarter during a conference call scheduled for 2:00 p.m. PT today. The call will be audio and slides will be available online at investor.rambus.com and a replay will be available for the next week at the following numbers: (866) 813-9403 (domestic) or (+1) 929-458-6194 (international) with ID# 691793. Non-GAAP Financial Information In the commentary set forth above and in the financial statements included in this earnings release, the Company presents the following non-GAAP financial measures: cost of product revenue, operating expenses and interest and other income (expense), net. In computing each of these non-GAAP financial measures, the following items were considered as discussed below: stock-based compensation expense, acquisition/divestiture-related costs and retention bonus expense, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring and other charges (recoveries), (gain) loss on divestiture, expense on abandoned operating leases, change in fair value of earn-out liability, gain on sale of non-marketable equity security, and certain other one-time adjustments. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations from these results should be carefully evaluated. Management believes the non-GAAP financial measures are appropriate for both its own assessment of, and to show investors, how the Company’s performance compares to other periods. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. A reconciliation from GAAP to non-GAAP results is included in the financial statements contained in this release. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures reflect adjustments based on the following items: Stock-based compensation expense. These expenses primarily relate to employee stock options, employee stock purchase plans, and employee non-vested equity stock and non-vested stock units. The Company excludes stock-based compensation expense from its non-GAAP measures primarily because such expenses are non-cash expenses that the Company does not believe are reflective of ongoing operating results. Additionally, given the fact that other companies may grant different amounts and types of equity awards and may use different option valuation assumptions, excluding stock-based compensation expense permits more accurate comparisons of the Company’s results with peer companies. Acquisition/divestiture-related costs and retention bonus expense. These expenses include all direct costs of certain acquisitions, divestitures and the current periods’ portion of any retention bonus expense associated with the acquisitions. The Company excludes these expenses in order to provide better comparability between periods as they are related to acquisitions and divestitures and have no direct correlation to the Company’s operations. Amortization of acquired intangible assets. The Company incurs expenses for the amortization of intangible assets acquired in acquisitions. The Company excludes these items because these expenses are not reflective of ongoing operating results in the period incurred. These amounts arise from the Company’s prior acquisitions and have no direct correlation to the operation of the Company’s core business. Restructuring and other charges (recoveries). These charges (recoveries) may consist of severance, contractual retention payments, exit costs and other charges and are excluded because such charges (recoveries) are not directly related to ongoing business results and do not reflect expected future operating expenses. (Gain) loss on divestiture. Reflects the (gain) loss on the sale of the Company's PHY IP business. The Company excludes these charges (benefits) because such charges (benefits) are not directly related to ongoing business results and do not reflect expected future operating expenses (benefits). Expense on abandoned operating leases. Reflects the expense on building leases that were abandoned. The Company excludes these charges because such charges are not directly related to ongoing business results and do not reflect expected future operating expenses. Change in fair value of earn-out liability. This change is due to adjustments to acquisition purchase consideration. The Company excludes these adjustments because such adjustments are not directly related to ongoing business results and do not reflect expected future operating expenses. Gain on sale of non-marketable equity security. The Company has excluded gain on sale of non-marketable equity security as this is not a reflection of the Company’s ongoing operations. Income tax adjustments. For purposes of internal forecasting, planning and analyzing future periods that assume net income from operations, the Company estimates a fixed, long-term projected tax rate of approximately 22 percent and 24 percent for 2024 and 2023, respectively, which consists of estimated U.S. federal and state tax rates, and excludes tax rates associated with certain items such as withholding tax, tax credits, deferred tax asset valuation allowance and the release of any deferred tax asset valuation allowance. Accordingly, the Company has applied these tax rates to its non-GAAP financial results for all periods in the relevant years to assist the Company’s planning. On occasion in the future, there may be other items, such as significant gains or losses from contingencies, that the Company may exclude in deriving its non-GAAP financial measures if it believes that doing so is consistent with the goal of providing useful information to investors and management. About Rambus Inc. Rambus is a global semiconductor company dedicated to enabling the future of the data center and artificial intelligence (“AI”) by delivering innovative memory and security solutions that address the evolving needs of the industry. As a pioneer with approximately 35 years of advanced semiconductor design experience, Rambus is at the forefront of enabling the next era of AI-driven computing, addressing the critical challenges of accelerating and securing data movement in the data center, edge, and client markets. Rambus is a leader in high-performance memory subsystems, offering a balanced and diverse portfolio of products encompassing chips and silicon intellectual property (IP). Focusing primarily on the data center, our innovative solutions maximize performance and security in computationally intensive systems. For more information, visit rambus.com. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those relating to Rambus’ expectations regarding business opportunities, the Company’s ability to deliver long-term, profitable growth, product and investment strategies, and the Company’s outlook and financial guidance for the first quarter of 2025 and related drivers, and the Company’s ability to effectively manage market challenges. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections, management’s beliefs and certain assumptions made by the Company’s management. Actual results may differ materially. The Company’s business generally is subject to a number of risks which are described more fully in Rambus’ periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. Rambus Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands) December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 99,775 $ 94,767 Marketable securities 382,023 331,077 Accounts receivable 122,813 82,925 Unbilled receivables 25,070 50,872 Inventories 44,634 36,154 Prepaids and other current assets 15,942 34,850 Total current assets 690,257 630,645 Intangible assets, net 17,059 28,769 Goodwill 286,812 286,812 Property, plant and equipment, net 75,509 67,808 Operating lease right-of-use assets 21,454 21,497 Deferred tax assets 136,466 127,892 Income taxes receivable 109,947 88,768 Other assets 5,632 6,036 Total assets $ 1,343,136 $ 1,258,227 LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 18,522 $ 18,074 Accrued salaries and benefits 19,193 17,504 Deferred revenue 19,903 17,393 Income taxes payable 1,264 5,099 Operating lease liabilities 5,617 4,453 Other current liabilities 17,313 26,598 Total current liabilities 81,812 89,121 Long-term operating lease liabilities 24,534 26,255 Long-term income taxes payable 109,383 78,947 Other long-term liabilities 6,715 25,803 Total long-term liabilities 140,632 131,005 Total stockholders’ equity 1,120,692 1,038,101 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,343,136 $ 1,258,227 Rambus Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31, Years Ended December 31, (In thousands, except per share amounts) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenue: Product revenue $ 73,369 $ 53,698 $ 246,815 $ 224,632 Royalties 58,211 52,412 226,172 150,110 Contract and other revenue 29,522 16,115 83,637 86,375 Total revenue 161,102 122,225 556,624 461,117 Cost of revenue: Cost of product revenue 28,494 19,941 95,875 84,495 Cost of contract and other revenue 721 1,123 3,028 5,403 Amortization of acquired intangible assets 2,300 3,052 11,204 13,524 Total cost of revenue 31,515 24,116 110,107 103,422 Gross profit 129,587 98,109 446,517 357,695 Operating expenses: Research and development 43,698 35,985 162,881 156,827 Sales, general and administrative 27,998 25,665 104,094 108,149 Amortization of acquired intangible assets 30 195 506 1,217 Restructuring and other charges (recoveries) — (26 ) — 9,368 (Gain) loss on divestiture — 59 — (90,784 ) Impairment of assets — — 1,071 10,045 Change in fair value of earn-out liability — 1,100 (5,044 ) 9,234 Total operating expenses 71,726 62,978 263,508 204,056 Operating income 57,861 35,131 183,009 153,639 Interest income and other income (expense), net 4,796 4,215 18,450 11,327 Loss on fair value adjustment of derivatives, net — — — (240 ) Gain on sale of non-marketable equity security — 23,924 — 23,924 Interest expense (352 ) (377 ) (1,416 ) (1,490 ) Interest and other income (expense), net 4,444 27,762 17,034 33,521 Income before income taxes 62,305 62,893 200,043 187,160 Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 103 4,348 20,222 (146,744 ) Net income $ 62,202 $ 58,545 $ 179,821 $ 333,904 Net income per share: Basic $ 0.58 $ 0.54 $ 1.67 $ 3.09 Diluted $ 0.58 $ 0.53 $ 1.65 $ 3.01 Weighted average shares used in per share calculation: Basic 106,716 107,703 107,438 108,183 Diluted 108,082 110,065 109,041 110,889 Rambus Inc. Supplemental Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results (Unaudited) Three Months Ended December 31, (In thousands) 2024 2023 Cost of product revenue $ 28,494 $ 19,941 Adjustment: Stock-based compensation expense (172 ) (145 ) Non-GAAP cost of product revenue $ 28,322 $ 19,796 Total operating expenses $ 71,726 $ 62,978 Adjustments: Stock-based compensation expense (11,563 ) (10,389 ) Acquisition/divestiture-related costs and retention bonus expense (22 ) (285 ) Amortization of acquired intangible assets (30 ) (195 ) Restructuring and other recoveries — 26 Loss on divestiture — (59 ) Expense on abandoned operating leases — (3 ) Change in fair value of earn-out liability — (1,100 ) Non-GAAP total operating expenses $ 60,111 $ 50,973 Interest and other income (expense), net $ 4,444 $ 27,762 Adjustment: Gain on sale of non-marketable equity security — (23,924 ) Non-GAAP interest and other income (expense), net $ 4,444 $ 3,838 Rambus Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP Forward-Looking Estimates to Non-GAAP Forward-Looking Estimates (Unaudited) 2025 First Quarter Outlook Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 (In millions) Low High Forward-looking operating costs and expenses $ 105 $ 101 Adjustments: Stock-based compensation expense (12 ) (12 ) Amortization of acquired intangible assets (2 ) (2 ) Forward-looking Non-GAAP operating costs and expenses $ 91 $ 87

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