• Revenue: $20.4 million for fiscal 3Q, a 4% increase from $19.6 million in fiscal 2Q.
• Gross Margin: 24% for the June quarter, up from 15% in the previous quarter.
• Operating Expenses (OpEx): $9.1 million in fiscal 3Q, down from $9.8 million in fiscal 2Q.
• Net Loss: $4.4 million or $0.49 per share.
• Adjusted EBITDA: Negative $3.6 million, improved from negative $5.8 million in the previous quarter.
• Cash Balance: $9 million at June 30, down from $12 million at March 31.
• Book-to-Bill Ratio: 1.24, indicating strong bookings.
• Restructuring Savings: Estimated $17 million annualized payroll savings from headcount reductions.
• Restructuring Charges: $1.86 million for employee severance and $4.3 million related to Alhambra shutdown.

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Release Date: August 07, 2024

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

Positive Points

• EMCORE Corp (NASDAQ:EMKR) achieved a book-to-bill ratio of 1.24, indicating strong demand and order intake.
• The company reported a 4% increase in revenue for fiscal Q3, reaching $20.4 million, driven by record quarterly revenue for the Concord-based QMEMS product line.
• Annualized payroll savings of approximately $17 million are expected from headcount reductions, contributing to cost efficiency.
• The restructuring plan, including the closure of the Alhambra site, is on track, with significant cost savings anticipated.
• EMCORE Corp (NASDAQ:EMKR) successfully paid off all outstanding obligations under its credit agreement with Hale Capital, improving financial flexibility.

Negative Points

• The company is still facing challenges in achieving cash flow breakeven, with restructuring costs impacting financial performance.
• A net loss of $4.4 million or $0.49 per share was reported for the quarter, indicating ongoing financial difficulties.
• Cash balance decreased to $9 million at the end of June from $12 million at the end of March, reflecting cash usage.
• The company is dealing with delays in two Torpedo programs, affecting revenue projections.
• Restructuring and related charges, including severance and asset impairment, amounted to significant expenses in fiscal Q3.

Q & A Highlights

Q: Are you committed to achieving cash flow breakeven this quarter? A: Tom Minichiello, CFO: Achieving cash flow breakeven will depend on executing our P&L and working capital management. If we continue our progress, we are in a good position to achieve this goal.

Q: How much working capital benefit is needed to achieve cash flow breakeven? A: Tom Minichiello, CFO: It will go hand-in-hand with the P&L. Our adjusted EBITDA will likely be closer to breakeven, and tight cash management will continue to be a focus.

Q: What is the expected cash position at the end of the quarter? A: Tom Minichiello, CFO: We will use cash for restructuring costs, including severance and facility shutdowns. If we achieve breakeven on adjusted cash flow from operations, most cash use will be for these restructuring items.

Q: Can you update us on the breakeven model? A: Tom Minichiello, CFO: We expect non-GAAP operating expenses to be under $8 million, possibly closer to mid-$7 million. With depreciation at $700,000, we need about $6.7 million to $6.8 million in gross profit to reach breakeven on an adjusted EBITDA basis.

Q: Can you discuss the sustainability of bookings going forward? A: Matthew Vargas, Interim CEO: The pipeline is strong, with significant demand from international and domestic markets. The sales team has been effective, and we are working with FTI to model future projections more closely.

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