AXT, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Revenue up 23 percent sequentially and up 50 percent from Q2 2023
Management Qualitative Comments
“Q2 was another solid quarter of growth, with our revenues up 23 percent sequentially and more than 50 percent year over year,” said
Second Quarter 2024 Results
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Revenue for the second quarter of 2024 was
$27.9 million , compared with$22.7 million for the first quarter of 2024 and$18.6 million for the second quarter of 2023.
- GAAP gross margin was 27.4 percent of revenue for the second quarter of 2024, compared with 26.9 percent of revenue for the first quarter of 2024 and 9.2 percent for the second quarter of 2023.
- Non-GAAP gross margin, after excluding charges for stock-based compensation, was 27.6 percent of revenue for the second quarter of 2024, compared with 27.3 percent of revenue for the first quarter of 2024 and 9.8 percent for the second quarter of 2023.
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GAAP operating expenses were
$9.5 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared with$9.4 million for the first quarter of 2024 and$8.6 million for the second quarter of 2023.
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Non-GAAP operating expenses were
$8.9 million for the second quarter of 2024, compared with$8.7 million for the first quarter of 2024 and$7.8 million for the second quarter of 2023.
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GAAP operating loss for the second quarter of 2024 was an operating loss of
($1.9) million , compared with an operating loss of($3.3) million for the first quarter of 2024 and an operating loss of($6.8) million for the second quarter of 2023.
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Non-GAAP operating loss for the second quarter of 2024 was an operating loss of
($1.2) million , compared with an operating loss of($2.5) million for the first quarter of 2024 and an operating loss of($5.9) million for the second quarter of 2023.
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Non-operating income and expense, taxes and minority interest for the second quarter of 2024 was a net gain of
$0.4 million , compared with a net gain of$1.3 million in the first quarter of 2024 and a net gain of$1.8 million for the second quarter of 2023.
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GAAP net loss, after minority interests, for the second quarter of 2024 was a net loss of
($1.5) million , or ($0.04 ) per share, compared with a net loss of($2.1) million , or ($0.05 ) per share, for the first quarter of 2024 and a net loss of($5.1) million , or ($0.12 ) per share, for the second quarter of 2023.
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Non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was a net loss of
($0.8) million , or ($0.02 ) per share, compared with a net loss of($1.3) million , or ($0.03 ) per share, for the first quarter of 2024 and a net loss of($4.2) million , or ($0.10 ) per share, for the second quarter of 2023.
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About
AXT is a material science company that develops and manufactures high-performance compound and single element semiconductor substrate wafers comprising indium phosphide (InP), gallium arsenide (GaAs) and germanium (Ge). The company’s wafer substrates are used when a typical silicon wafer substrate cannot meet the performance requirements of a semiconductor or optoelectronic device. End markets include 5G infrastructure, data center connectivity (silicon photonics), passive optical networks, LED lighting, lasers, sensors, power amplifiers for wireless devices and satellite solar cells. AXT’s worldwide headquarters are in
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The foregoing paragraphs contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Federal securities laws, including, for example, statements regarding the timing and completion of the proposed listing of shares of Tongmei on the STAR Market. Additional examples of forward-looking statements include statements regarding the market demand for our products, our product mix, our growth prospects and opportunities for continued business expansion, including technology trends, new applications and the ramping of Tier-1 customers, our market opportunity, our ability to lead our industry, our relocation, our expectations with respect to our business prospects and financial results, including our gross margin performance, and our development of larger diameter substrates that we believe will enable the next generation of technology innovation across a number of end-markets. These forward-looking statements are based upon assumptions that are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to the company’s operations and business environment, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements contained in the foregoing discussion. These uncertainties and factors include but are not limited to: the requests for redemptions by private equity funds in
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited, in thousands, except per share data) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Revenue |
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$ |
27,923 |
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$ |
18,595 |
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$ |
50,611 |
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$ |
38,000 |
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Cost of revenue |
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20,271 |
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16,880 |
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36,865 |
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31,175 |
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Gross profit |
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7,652 |
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1,715 |
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13,746 |
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6,825 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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5,779 |
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5,820 |
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12,006 |
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11,772 |
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Research and development |
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3,758 |
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2,740 |
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6,972 |
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6,335 |
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Total operating expenses |
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9,537 |
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8,560 |
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18,978 |
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18,107 |
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Loss from operations |
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(1,885 |
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(6,845 |
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(5,232 |
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(11,282 |
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Interest expense, net |
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(282 |
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(365 |
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(631 |
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(762 |
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Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures |
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598 |
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941 |
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1,488 |
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1,975 |
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Other income, net |
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491 |
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777 |
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1,523 |
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1,059 |
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Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes |
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(1,078 |
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(5,492 |
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(2,852 |
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(9,010 |
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Provision (benefit ) for income taxes |
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121 |
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(139 |
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395 |
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9 |
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Net loss |
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(1,199 |
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(5,353 |
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(3,247 |
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(9,019 |
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Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests |
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(317 |
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264 |
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(352 |
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582 |
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Net loss attributable to |
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$ |
(1,516 |
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$ |
(5,089 |
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$ |
(3,599 |
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$ |
(8,437 |
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Net loss attributable to |
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Basic |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
(0.12 |
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$ |
(0.09 |
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$ |
(0.20 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
(0.12 |
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$ |
(0.09 |
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$ |
(0.20 |
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Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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43,092 |
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42,586 |
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43,039 |
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42,542 |
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Diluted |
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43,092 |
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42,586 |
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43,039 |
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42,542 |
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited, in thousands) |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
27,808 |
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$ |
37,752 |
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Restricted cash |
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13,789 |
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12,362 |
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Short-term investments |
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1,675 |
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2,140 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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27,163 |
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19,256 |
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Inventories |
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85,774 |
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86,503 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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11,187 |
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12,643 |
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Total current assets |
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167,396 |
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170,656 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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161,332 |
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166,348 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
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2,531 |
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2,799 |
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Other assets |
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18,154 |
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18,898 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
349,413 |
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$ |
358,701 |
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LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
11,655 |
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$ |
9,617 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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12,268 |
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19,019 |
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Short-term loans |
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50,724 |
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52,921 |
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Total current liabilities |
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74,647 |
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81,557 |
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Noncurrent operating lease liabilities |
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2,083 |
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2,351 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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9,570 |
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5,647 |
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Total liabilities |
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86,300 |
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89,555 |
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests |
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39,761 |
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41,663 |
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Stockholders’ equity: |
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Preferred stock |
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3,532 |
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3,532 |
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Common stock |
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44 |
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44 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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239,962 |
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238,452 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(35,639 |
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(32,040 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(8,227 |
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(5,999 |
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199,672 |
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203,989 |
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Noncontrolling interests |
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23,680 |
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23,494 |
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Total stockholders’ equity |
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223,352 |
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227,483 |
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Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interests and stockholders’ equity |
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$ |
349,413 |
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$ |
358,701 |
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Reconciliation of Statements of Operations Under GAAP and Non-GAAP (Unaudited, in thousands) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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GAAP gross profit |
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$ |
7,652 |
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$ |
1,715 |
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$ |
13,746 |
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$ |
6,825 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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68 |
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103 |
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173 |
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208 |
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Non-GAAP gross profit |
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$ |
7,720 |
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$ |
1,818 |
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$ |
13,919 |
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$ |
7,033 |
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GAAP operating expenses |
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$ |
9,537 |
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$ |
8,560 |
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$ |
18,978 |
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$ |
18,107 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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647 |
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809 |
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1,351 |
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1,619 |
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Non-GAAP operating expenses |
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$ |
8,890 |
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$ |
7,751 |
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$ |
17,627 |
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$ |
16,488 |
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GAAP loss from operations |
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$ |
(1,885 |
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$ |
(6,845 |
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$ |
(5,232 |
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$ |
(11,282 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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715 |
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912 |
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1,524 |
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1,827 |
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Non-GAAP loss from operations |
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$ |
(1,170 |
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$ |
(5,933 |
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$ |
(3,708 |
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$ |
(9,455 |
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GAAP net loss |
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$ |
(1,516 |
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$ |
(5,089 |
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$ |
(3,599 |
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$ |
(8,437 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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715 |
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912 |
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1,524 |
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1,827 |
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Non-GAAP net loss |
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$ |
(801 |
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$ |
(4,177 |
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$ |
(2,075 |
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$ |
(6,610 |
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GAAP net loss per diluted share |
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$ |
(0.04 |
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$ |
(0.12 |
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$ |
(0.09 |
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$ |
(0.20 |
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Stock-based compensation expense per diluted share |
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$ |
0.02 |
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$ |
0.02 |
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$ |
0.04 |
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$ |
0.04 |
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Non-GAAP net loss per diluted share |
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$ |
(0.02 |
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$ |
(0.10 |
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$ |
(0.05 |
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$ |
(0.16 |
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Shares used to compute diluted net income per share |
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43,092 |
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42,586 |
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43,039 |
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42,542 |
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