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Silicon Motion Technology Corporation (NASDAQ: SIMO) is a global leader in the design and marketing of NAND flash controllers for solid-state storage devices. Established as a major player in the semiconductor industry, Silicon Motion focuses on developing microcontroller ICs for NAND flash storage devices and specialty RF ICs for mobile devices. The company’s products are integral to numerous smartphones and mobile devices from leading manufacturers.
Silicon Motion is renowned for its innovative solutions in managing advanced process geometry NAND flash and the latest generation TLC (3-bits per cell) flash. They are a leader in eMMC controllers for smartphones and tablets, as well as in memory card and USB flash drive controllers. The company is also expanding its focus on client SSD controllers for notebook PCs and other applications.
Notably, Silicon Motion supplies more SSD controllers than any other company worldwide for client devices, servers, and PCs. They are also the leading merchant supplier of eMMC and UFS embedded storage controllers used in smartphones, IoT devices, and other applications. Their customer base includes major NAND flash vendors, storage device module makers, and leading OEMs.
Recent Achievements and Developments
- Launched the SM2322 controller for high-performance, low-power external portable SSDs, supporting up to 8TB of storage with 20Gbps data transfer speeds.
- Introduced the SM770 USB display interface SoC, supporting up to three concurrent 4K UHD displays, designed for USB docking stations.
- Released the UFS 4.0 controller (SM2756) and second-generation UFS 3.1 controller (SM2753), providing cutting-edge solutions for AI-powered smartphones and high-performance applications like automotive and edge computing.
- Announced key leadership changes, with Jason Tsai appointed as Interim Chief Financial Officer.
- Continuing advancements in highly differentiated controller solutions for PC and smartphone OEMs, targeting AI-at-the-edge applications.
Silicon Motion's financial performance remains robust, with significant investments in capital expenditures, including routine purchases of testing equipment and building construction in Hsinchu. The company also maintains a positive outlook for continued scalability and profitability in its new SSD and eMMC+UFS controller programs.
Silicon Motion (SIMO) has unveiled the SM2508, a PCIe Gen5 NVMe 2.0 client SSD controller for AI PCs and gaming consoles. Key features include:
- First PCIe Gen5 client SSD controller using TSMC's 6nm EUV process
- 50% reduction in power consumption compared to 12nm process competitors
- Less than 7W power consumption for the entire SSD
- 1.7x better power efficiency than PCIe Gen4 SSDs
- Up to 70% better efficiency than current PCIe Gen5 offerings
- Supports 8 NAND channels with up to 3,600 MT/s per channel
- Sequential speeds up to 14.5 GB/s (read) and 13.6 GB/s (write)
- Random performance up to 2.5M IOPS
Production ramp of SM2508 is targeted for Q4 2024.
Silicon Motion Technology (SIMO) reported strong Q2 2024 financial results, with net sales increasing 11% Q/Q and 50% Y/Y to $210.7 million. The company saw growth across its product lines:
- SSD controller sales increased 25-30% Y/Y
- eMMC+UFS controller sales surged 190-195% Y/Y
- SSD solutions sales rose 20-25% Q/Q
Gross margin improved to 45.9% GAAP (46.0% non-GAAP). Net income reached $30.8 million or $0.91 per diluted ADS (GAAP). The company expects Q3 2024 revenue of $205-216 million, representing -2.5% to +2.5% Q/Q growth. For full year 2024, Silicon Motion projects revenue of $800-830 million, up 25-30% Y/Y.
Silicon Motion Technology (NasdaqGS: SIMO) has confirmed its quarterly cash dividend. The company, a global leader in NAND flash controllers for solid state storage devices, will pay $0.50 per ADS (equivalent to $0.125 per ordinary share) on August 22, 2024 to shareholders of record as of August 8, 2024. This payment is part of an annual dividend of $2.00 per ADS, distributed in four quarterly installments. The company's depository bank's DR Books will be closed for issuance and cancellation on August 8, 2024. Future dividends remain subject to the Board's determination of shareholder interests and compliance with applicable laws and agreements.
Silicon Motion Technology (NasdaqGS: SIMO) has announced its preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2024. The company anticipates sequential revenue growth slightly above the high-end of the initial guidance range of $199 million to $208 million, issued on May 3, 2024.
Additionally, the non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be near the upper bound of the original guidance range of 45.0% to 46.0%. The official financial results will be released on August 1, 2024, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for August 2 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with pre-registration required for participation.
Silicon Motion (NasdaqGS: SIMO) has expanded its management team with three significant appointments: Dr. Jen-Tai Hsu as Vice President of Algorithm & Technology, Tao Cheng as Vice President of Manufacturing Operations, and Tom Sepenzis as Senior Director of Investor Relations & Strategy. These appointments aim to bolster the company's leadership in NAND flash controller technology and enhance its investor communications.
Dr. Hsu brings nearly 30 years of experience in analog/mixed-signal design and NAND storage research, having previously held pivotal roles at GUC, YMTC/XMC, and Intel. Tao Cheng, promoted from within, will leverage his extensive experience at MediaTek and TSMC to oversee worldwide manufacturing operations. Lastly, Tom Sepenzis, with over 20 years in technology analysis and investor relations, will drive Silicon Motion's investor outreach and strategic communication efforts.
Silicon Motion announced the launch of the SM770 USB display interface SoC, designed for USB docking stations to support up to three 4K UHD displays at 60Hz or one display at 144Hz. This product targets professionals, shared office users, and gamers, offering low latency and low power consumption. The SM770 leverages Silicon Motion's CAT technology to compress display data efficiently, reducing CPU load. It is compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and ChromeOS, and features the InstantView software for easy display extension without a driver. The SM770 is now available for customer sampling.
Silicon Motion launched the SM2322, a high-performance single-chip controller for portable SSDs, supporting up to 8TB storage and achieving 20Gbps data transfer speed. The SM2322 is designed for high-density storage in AI devices and gaming consoles, providing low-cost, high-performance, and low-power solutions. It features USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface, peak read/write speeds of 2,100/2,000MB/s, and supports various OS including Windows, Android, and macOS. The controller enhances endurance and data retention using NANDXtend® technology, offers AES 256-bit encryption, and is TCG Opal compliant. Mass production is expected in mid-2024.
Silicon Motion Technology (NasdaqGS: SIMO) announced financial results for Q1 2024. Net sales decreased 6% Q/Q but rose 53% Y/Y. The company reported $189.3 million in net sales. Gross margin was 45.0%, while operating margin was 9.5% (GAAP) and 12.0% (non-GAAP). Earnings per diluted ADS were $0.48 (GAAP) and $0.64 (non-GAAP).
Silicon Motion Technology confirms its quarterly cash dividend of US$2.00 per ADS, equivalent to US$0.50 per ordinary share, to be paid in four installments of $0.50 per ADS, equivalent to US$0.125 per ordinary share. The next installment will be paid on May 23, 2024. The declaration and payment of future dividends are subject to the Board's determination and compliance with relevant laws and agreements.
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