Release Date: May 01, 2025

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

• InterDigital Inc (NASDAQ:IDCC) exceeded its Q1 revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and non-GAAP EPS guidance, showcasing strong financial performance.
• The company signed a significant licensing agreement with Vivo, a top smartphone manufacturer, which contributed to a 30% year-over-year increase in annualized recurring revenue.
• InterDigital Inc (NASDAQ:IDCC) has secured licensing agreements with 7 of the top 10 global smartphone manufacturers, covering approximately 80% of the global smartphone market.
• The company achieved a milestone by signing a multi-year licensing agreement with HP, covering more than 50% of the PC market.
• InterDigital Inc (NASDAQ:IDCC) increased its dividend by 50% since Q3 of last year, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.

Negative Points

• Cash from operations and free cash flow were negative in Q1, with outflows of $20 million and $47 million, respectively, due to the timing of payments from licensees.
• The Samsung arbitration process is still pending, with no new updates since the last hearing in October, creating uncertainty around the final terms of the license.
• The Disney litigation is ongoing, with court dates set to start in Q4 and extend into early next year, potentially prolonging legal expenses and uncertainties.
• The geopolitical environment and tariff situations are dynamic, requiring close monitoring, although no immediate impact on business has been observed.
• InterDigital Inc (NASDAQ:IDCC) faces challenges in achieving its long-term smartphone revenue goal, as it needs to add new customers and manage renewals effectively.

Q & A Highlights

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Q: Can you clarify the Q2 guidance and whether it includes any anticipated results from Samsung arbitration or other new agreements? A: The Q2 guidance is based on existing contracts, including the recent agreement with HP. It does not include any potential new agreements or arbitration results, such as those from Samsung. - Rich Breski, CFO

Q: How is the geopolitical environment impacting your business, particularly in terms of timelines and customer engagement? A: So far, there has been no impact on our business from the geopolitical environment or current tariffs. Our business model, which involves long-term fixed fee agreements, remains stable despite these external factors. - Learon Chen, CEO

Q: Do you have any updates on the Samsung arbitration process? A: There are no new updates on the Samsung arbitration. The last hearing was in October, and we are awaiting the arbitrator's decision. We remain confident in the merits of our case. - Learon Chen, CEO

Q: What is the status of the Disney litigation, and what are the expected timelines? A: The Disney litigation is progressing, with court dates set to begin in Q4 this year and extend into early next year. We are encouraged by the prompt scheduling and look forward to presenting our case. - Learon Chen, CEO

Q: How are you approaching inorganic growth opportunities, and what is the current market outlook for such opportunities? A: We are not signaling any immediate actions but continue to evaluate inorganic growth opportunities as part of our capital allocation strategy, which includes maintaining a strong balance sheet and returning capital to shareholders. - Rich Breski, CFO

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.