Q4 2023 Preliminary Results
GAAP
- The company expects total revenue to be approximately
$105 million , comprised primarily of recurring revenue and in line with prior guidance. - The company expects operating expenses to be approximately
$81 million , updated from its previous expectation of$77 to$79 million . The increase related to higher litigation costs and performance-based compensation. - Net income1 is expected to be approximately
$34 million , above the previous expectation of$18 to$21 million . The diluted earnings per share is expected to be approximately$1.20 , above the previous expectation of$0.70 to$0.80 . These increases are primarily related to the company’s expected release of a value allowance against deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdictions.
Non-GAAP
- Adjusted EBITDA2 is expected to be approximately
$52 million , at the top end of the prior guidance. - Non-GAAP net income3 is expected to be approximately
$36 million , above the previous expectation of$31 to$34 million . - Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share3 is expected to be approximately
$1.34 , above the previous expectation of$1.17 to$1.29 .
Q1 2024 Outlook
- Total revenue is expected to be in the range of
$245 to$255 million , including approximately$152 to$160 million of catch-up sales. - Operating expenses are expected to be in the range of
$146 to$154 million , including revenue share expense of$66 to$69 million . - Net income1 is expected to be in the range of
$70 to$85 million , or$2.50 to$3.00 per diluted share.
This outlook is based on estimates covering existing licenses, and does not include any new agreements we may sign over the balance of the first quarter.
The company has not yet finalized its financial results for the quarter and full year ended
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The company will discuss its business and outlook for first quarter 2024 at the 26th Annual
InterDigital executives will also host a conference call on
To access the live webcasts of these events, please visit the Investors section of the company's website. Archived replays will also be available following the events.
About InterDigital®
InterDigital develops mobile and video technologies that are at the core of devices, networks, and services worldwide. We solve many of the industry’s most critical and complex technical challenges, inventing solutions for more efficient broadband networks, better video delivery, and richer multimedia experiences years ahead of market deployment. InterDigital has licenses and strategic relationships with many of the world’s leading technology companies. Founded in 1972, InterDigital is listed on Nasdaq.
InterDigital is a registered trademark of
For more information, visit: www.interdigital.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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We undertake no duty to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statement for any reason, except as otherwise required by law.
Footnotes
1 Throughout this press release, net income and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) are attributable to
2 Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure that InterDigital believes provide investors with important insight into the Company's ongoing business performance. InterDigital defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to
3 Non-GAAP net income, Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, and Non-GAAP weighted-average diluted shares are supplemental non-GAAP financial measures that InterDigital believes provides investors with important insight into the Company's ongoing business performance. InterDigital defines Non-GAAP net income as net income attributable to
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
The table below presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net income attributable to
Q4 Preliminary | |||
2023 | |||
Net income attributable to | $ | 34 | |
Income tax provision | (3) | ||
Other income (expense), net & interest expense | (7) | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 19 | ||
Share-based compensation | 9 | ||
Adjusted EBITDA 2 | $ | 52 | |
The table below presents a reconciliation of Non-GAAP net income to Net income attributable to
Q4 Preliminary | |||
2023 | |||
Net income attributable to | $ | 34 | |
Share-based compensation | 9 | ||
Acquisition related amortization | 10 | ||
Other non-operating items (a) | (5) | ||
Related income tax and noncontrolling interest effect of above items | (3) | ||
Adjustments to income taxes | (9) | ||
Non-GAAP net income 3 | $ | 36 | |
Weighted average dilutive shares - GAAP | 28.3 | ||
Less: Dilutive impact of the Convertible Notes | 1.2 | ||
Weighted average dilutive shares - Non-GAAP 3 | 27.1 | ||
Non-GAAP net income per diluted share 3 | $ | 1.34 | |
(a) Other non-operating items primarily includes gains from fair value changes of our debt and long-term strategic investments during the three months ended
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Email: investor.relations@interdigital.com | |
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