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SEC filingRevenue rose 23% to $57.1M driven by Analytics, but net income fell to $1.3M due to higher costs and interest expense.
For the three months ended September 30, 2025, total revenues reached $57.1 million, a 23% increase from $46.4 million in the prior year period. The growth was primarily driven by Analytics revenue, which rose 22% to $54.7 million, benefiting from increased CV system sales, the addition of SecureWise products, and higher DFI system revenues, partially offset by a decline in Exensio software licenses. Integrated Yield Ramp revenue grew 48% to $2.5 million, reflecting higher Gainshare from increased customer wafer shipments at non-leading-edge nodes.
Gross profit increased 22% to $41.3 million, but gross margin declined slightly to 72% from 73% due to higher costs. Costs of revenues rose 27% to $15.8 million, driven by personnel costs, subcontractor fees, facilities and IT costs, amortization of acquired technology, and cloud delivery costs.
Net income decreased to $1.3 million from $2.2 million in the prior year, despite higher revenue. The decline was attributable to increases in operating expenses (research and development up 14%, selling, general and administrative up 10%, and amortization of acquired intangibles up 445%), higher interest expense from new long-term debt used to finance the SecureWise acquisition, and a decrease in interest income. The effective tax rate was impacted by the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in July 2025, which allowed immediate expensing of U.S. research expenditures, resulting in a favorable cash tax benefit of $0.9 million and an estimated 19% reduction in the effective tax rate for 2025.
Analytics remained the dominant segment, accounting for 96% of total revenue in Q3 2025, unchanged from the prior year. The segment's growth was broad-based, with notable contributions from CV systems, SecureWise, and DFI systems. However, Exensio software license revenue declined, indicating potential shift toward subscription or service models. Integrated Yield Ramp, though smaller, showed strong momentum with a 48% revenue increase, driven by Gainshare from non-leading-edge nodes as semiconductor manufacturers increased wafer shipments. Management noted that Gainshare is variable and dependent on factors outside the company's control, such as customer production volumes and yield improvements.
Cost of revenue trends varied by segment: Analytics costs rose due to personnel and technology investments, while Integrated Yield Ramp benefited from higher-margin Gainshare. Overall, gross margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 improved to 72% from 70% in the prior year, reflecting higher Analytics revenue mix and Gainshare contribution.
The MD&A does not provide specific numerical guidance for future periods. However, management's outlook is embedded in the forward-looking statements and industry trends discussion. Key themes include: (1) continued investment in analytics and cloud-based solutions to capitalize on Industry 4.0 and secure cloud computing trends; (2) uncertainty from macroeconomic conditions, elevated semiconductor inventories, and uneven demand, which could lengthen purchase cycles; (3) evolving export controls and U.S.-China trade tensions, which may restrict business in China on advanced nodes but are expected to have limited near-term impact; (4) geopolitical risks from conflicts in the Middle East, with contingency plans in place for contractors in Israel and the West Bank; and (5) the expectation that the SecureWise acquisition will accelerate equipment makers' ability to derive value from equipment data and expand the DEX OSAT network. Management believes existing cash and anticipated funds from operations will satisfy cash requirements for at least the next twelve months, including debt service and capital expenditures.
Total assets were $406.4 million as of September 30, 2025, up from $315.3 million at year-end 2024. Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $35.9 million from $90.6 million, primarily due to the SecureWise acquisition and debt repayment. Short-term investments were fully liquidated. Stockholders' equity increased to $264.4 million from $246.0 million. Total debt net of unamortized discount stood at $67.6 million, consisting of $23.75 million term loan (net of current portion) and $45.0 million drawn on revolving credit facility. The company had $39.8 million remaining under its stock repurchase program.
Total outstanding purchase obligations with suppliers were $39.3 million as of September 30, 2025, the majority due within one year. The company also has operating lease liabilities of $6.2 million (present value) with maturities through 2031. No material legal proceedings were noted.
Equity-based compensation for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was $19.1 million. The company repurchased 12,500 shares for $0.2 million under the 2024 stock repurchase program, leaving $39.8 million authorized. No dividends were declared. Debt issuance during the period totaled $68.75 million principal, with $1.25 million repaid, resulting in net debt of $67.6 million. Cash flow from operations was $6.7 million.
The company operates as a single reporting segment. Revenues are disaggregated by timing (80% over time, 20% point-in-time in Q3 2025) and geography. International revenue was 47% of total in Q3 2025 and 57% year-to-date. Customer concentration is moderate: Customer A contributed 38% of Q3 2025 revenue and 24% year-to-date.