Valens Semiconductor Ltd. - VLN STOCK NEWS

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) reported Q2 2024 results, exceeding revenue guidance with $13.6 million. The company acquired Acroname for $7.8 million, expanding its industrial market presence. Key highlights include:

- Audio-video revenues: $8.1 million (60% of total)
- Automotive revenues: $5.5 million (40% of total)
- GAAP gross margin: 61.4%
- GAAP Net Loss: $(8.9) million
- Strong balance sheet with $130.6 million in cash and no debt

Valens engaged with over 50 customers for its VS6320 chipset and progressed on automotive OEM evaluations. Q3 2024 revenue guidance: $14.7-$15.4 million, with gross margin expected between 52.0-53.0%.

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) has appointed Tal Yaacobi to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective August 8, 2024. This follows $50 million in market acquisitions of Valens shares by Value Base Fund (VBF) and its affiliates, where Yaacobi is a managing partner. The Board will now have ten directors, with eight being independent. Yaacobi brings over 20 years of experience in investment management and strategic consulting. The appointment is part of a Board Nomination Agreement between Valens and VBF, reflecting VBF's significant investment and belief in Valens' potential for value creation.

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a leader in high-performance connectivity, has announced that it will release its second quarter 2024 financial results on August 7, 2024, before the market opens. The company will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day, led by CEO Gideon Ben Zvi and CFO Guy Nathanzon, to discuss the results and business outlook. Investors can access the call via phone or webcast through the company's website. Valens Semiconductor specializes in high-performance connectivity solutions, with its chipsets integrated into various devices from leading customers, powering audio-video installations, videoconferencing, and advancing ADAS and autonomous driving technologies.

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) announced that its latest chipset, the VS6320 USB 3.2 extension solution, has been integrated into dozens of new products from leading Audio-Video manufacturers. These products, including USB extenders, PTZ cameras, video bars, wall plates, and docking stations, will launch at InfoComm 2024.

The VS6320 supports the HDBaseT-USB3 standard, enabling 6Gbps bidirectional USB data transfer. It ensures reliable long-reach USB 3.2 connectivity with lower cost, size, and power dissipation. This integration demonstrates the chipset's significant value and positions Valens as a leader in high-performance connectivity.

Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN) and Good Way Technology have announced a new suite of products based on the Valens VS6320 chipset, compliant with the HDBaseT-USB3 standard. These products will support innovations in video conferencing and video walls, including the ability to extend four 4K streams or an 8K video wall over a single copper cable. The product suite will be demonstrated at COMPUTEX Taipei (June 4-7) and Infocomm (June 12-14). The VS6320 chipset, known for its high-performance USB 3.2 extension capabilities, is now available for mass production. The collaboration leverages Synaptics' DisplayLink technology, offering cost-effective and simplified solutions for hybrid conference rooms and video setups.

Valens Semiconductor, a prominent player in high-performance connectivity, announced the acquisition of Acroname, a specialist in advanced automation and control technologies, for $7.8 million. This acquisition marks Valens' first M&A transaction and aims to bolster its USB offering for the industrial market. Acroname's expertise in USB-PD, telemetry data, and high-end programmable USB hubs will complement Valens’ innovative VS6320 chipsets, facilitating the introduction of new products in sectors like industrial machine vision and test automation. The deal includes earn-out payments up to $7.2 million based on 2024-2025 performance targets.

Valens Semiconductor reported first quarter financial results, exceeding revenue guidance and raising second quarter guidance. The company made progress in expanding collaborations and partnerships, saw increased interest in their high-performance USB 3.0 extension solution, and identified growth areas in audio-video and automotive markets. Despite macroeconomic headwinds, the company remains optimistic about its long-term growth potential.

Key financial highlights include $11.6 million in revenues for Q1 2024, with a GAAP gross margin of 59.0%. The company reported a GAAP Net Loss of $(10.0) million and an Adjusted EBITDA Loss of $(7.1) million. Valens Semiconductor has a robust balance sheet with $139.8 million in cash and no debt as of March 31, 2024.

For the second quarter, revenues are expected to range between $12.5 million and $13.0 million, with a gross margin of 52.0%-52.5%. Adjusted EBITDA loss is expected to be between $(8.3) million and $(8.0) million. The company remains prepared to advance its growth strategy as the semiconductor industry improves.

Valens Semiconductor, a high-performance connectivity leader, will participate in investor conferences in May 2024. The CFO will engage in one-on-one meetings and present at events in Israel. Valens Semiconductor is known for its chipsets integrated into various devices, driving audio-video installations, video conferencing, ADAS, and autonomous driving. For more information, visit their website.

Valens Semiconductor and Black Sesame Technologies have partnered to integrate A-PHY connectivity into Black Sesame's Huashan-2 A1000 autonomous driving chip and the Wudang C1200 cross-domain computing platform. This collaboration aims to offer enhanced connectivity solutions for automotive OEM and Tier1 customers, showcasing Valens' VA7000 chipsets. The Huashan-2 A1000 is already in vehicles from major Chinese automakers, while the Wudang C1200 Series provides high MCU computing power for intelligent functions in vehicles. MIPI A-PHY, the industry's first automotive standard for high-speed sensor connectivity, is expected to bring significant benefits to OEM customers.