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PIXELWORKS, INC

For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Aug 13, 2025.

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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Aug 13, 2025

PXLW$5.06+3.7%Stored close · as of Nov 6, 2026

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-03-31; filed 2025-05-14.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2025-06-30; filed 2025-08-13.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

Compared 76 previous paragraphs and 89 current paragraphs.

42 unchanged; 24 reworded; 21 added; 10 removed; 0 previous and 2 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 5 previous and 5 current tables excluded. Dates, whitespace, punctuation and numbering changes are ignored; changes to financial figures remain significant.

A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.

Added paragraphs (21)

Current report

In the second half of 2024 we engaged with Morgan Stanley and initiated a formal review process after receiving inbound strategic interest in our Pixelworks Shanghai subsidiary. In May of 2025 we received non-binding term sheets from three different potential buyers, and have since been engaged in due diligence with each. Although the outcome is yet to be determined, we believe the process itself is nearing closure and likely to result in a clear strategic direction for our Pixelworks Shanghai subsidiary before the end of the third quarter. We continue to evaluate potential ownership and collaboration structures to determine a more optimal scenario for enhancing Pixelworks Shanghai’s long-term growth potential as well as maximizing value for existing shareholders.

Current report

On June 6, 2025, the Company effected a one-for-twelve reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock (the "Reverse Stock Split"). As a result of the Reverse Stock Split, every twelve shares of the Company's Common Stock issued or outstanding were automatically reclassified into one new share of common stock. Proportionate adjustments were also made to the exercise prices and the number of shares underlying the Company’s outstanding equity awards, as applicable, as well as to the number of shares issuable under the Company’s equity incentive plans and certain existing agreements. The Reverse Stock Split did not decrease the number of authorized shares of common stock or otherwise affect the par value of the common stock. No fractional shares were issued in connection with the Reverse Stock Split. Shareholders who would have otherwise been entitled to receive fractional shares were entitled to have their fractional shares rounded up to the next whole number share quantity. All shares of the Company’s common stock, per-share data and related information included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been retroactively adjusted as though the Reverse Stock Split had been effected prior to all periods presented.

Current report

Net revenue decreased $0.3 million, or 3%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024 and decreased $9.2 million, or 38%, in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024.

Current report

•The decrease in sales into the Mobile market was partially offset by sales into the Home & Enterprise market, which increased approximately $0.6 million or 9% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024 and increased approximately $0.2 million or 1% in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024.

Current report

Gross profit margin decreased to 46% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to 51%, in the second quarter of 2024 and decreased to 47% in the first half of 2025 compared to 51% in the first half of 2024.

Current report

The decrease in gross profit margin in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024 is primarily due to product mix within the Home & Enterprise and Mobile markets, partially offset by reduced inventory charges recorded in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024.

Current report

The decrease in gross profit margin in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024 is primarily due to product mix within the Home & Enterprise market and reduced absorption due to reduced revenue, partially offset by reduced inventory charges recorded in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024.

Current report

Research and development expense decreased $1.9 million, or 24%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024 due to the following factors:

Current report

•Compensation expense decreased $1.0 million, primarily due to decreased headcount associated with our 2024 and 2025 restructuring plans.

Current report

•A $0.5 million overall decrease across multiple expense categories, as we continue to implement cost control measures.

Current report

Research and development expense decreased $3.5 million, or 22%, in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024 due to the following factors:

Current report

•Compensation expense decreased $2.1 million primarily due to decreased headcount associated with our 2024 and 2025 restructuring plans.

Current report

•A $0.5 million overall decrease across multiple expense categories, as we continue to implement cost control measures.

Current report

Selling, general and administrative expense decreased $1.3 million, or 22%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024 due to the following factors:

Current report

•Compensation expense decreased $0.7 million primarily due to decreased headcount associated with our 2024 and 2025 restructuring plans.

Current report

•A $0.3 million overall decrease across multiple expense categories, as we continue to implement cost control measures.

Current report

•Compensation expense decreased $1.2 million primarily due to decreased headcount associated with our 2024 and 2025 restructuring plans.

Current report

•Stock based compensation expense decreased $0.3 million primarily due to the change in our stock price.

Current report

•A $0.3 million overall decrease across multiple expense categories, as we continue to implement cost control measures.

Current report

In May 2025, we executed a restructuring plan to make the operation of the Company more efficient (the "May 2025 Plan"). The May 2025 Plan included an approximately 4% reduction in workforce, primarily in the area of research and development.
Removed paragraphs (10)

Previous report

As part of the Strategic Plan we intended to qualify PWSH to file an application for an initial public offering on the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s Science Technology Innovation Board, known as the STAR Market (such initial public offering on the STAR Market, the “Listing,” and such application, an "IPO application"), a lengthy process that involves several reviews by various government agencies of China, such as the Shanghai Stock Exchange (“SSE”) and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (“CSRC”). The market conditions and regulatory requirements continue to not be conducive to a successful listing by PWSH. We continue to believe that the Listing could have many benefits, including improved access to new capital markets and the funding of PWSH’s growth worldwide, and thus remain prepared to re-engage with the various government agencies of China and our advisors involved in a Listing once those conditions and requirements sufficiently improve. There is no guarantee that PWSH will be approved for a Listing at any point in the future. The Listing of PWSH would not change the status of PXLW as a U.S. public company. Pixelworks continues to work with Morgan Stanley as financial advisor to assist with reviewing potential alternative strategic options specific to inbound interest in the Pixelworks Shanghai subsidiary.

Previous report

Net revenue decreased $9.0 million, or 56%, in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024.

Previous report

•Sales into the Home & Enterprise market decreased approximately $0.4 million or 7%.

Previous report

Gross profit margin decreased to 49% in the first three months of 2025 compared to 51% in the first three months of 2024, primarily due to the following factors:

Previous report

•Decrease in higher margin revenue related to engineering services, license revenue and other.

Previous report

•Increase in restructuring expense in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first three months of 2024.

Previous report

•Compensation expense decreased $1.1 million primarily due to decreased headcount associated with our June 2024 restructuring plan.

Previous report

•A $0.2 million overall decrease across multiple expense categories, as we continue to implement cost control measures.

Previous report

Selling, general and administrative expense decreased $0.9 million, or 16% in the first three months of 2025 compared to the first three months of 2024 due to the following factors:

Previous report

•Compensation expense decreased $0.5 million primarily due to decreased headcount associated with our June 2024 restructuring plan.
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Previous wording

As of March 31, 2025, we had an intellectual property portfolio of 255 patents related to the visual display of digital image data. We focus our research and development efforts on developing video algorithms that improve quality, and architectures that reduce system power, cost, bandwidth and increase overall system performance and device functionality. We seek to expand our technology portfolio through internal development and co-development with business partners, and we continually evaluate acquisition opportunities and other ways to leverage our technology into other high-value markets.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2025, we had an intellectual property portfolio of 249 patents related to the visual display of digital image data. We focus our research and development efforts on developing video algorithms that improve quality, and architectures that reduce system power, cost, bandwidth and increase overall system performance and device functionality. We seek to expand our technology portfolio through internal development and co-development with business partners, and we continually evaluate acquisition opportunities and other ways to leverage our technology into other high-value markets.

Previous wording

Net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, was as follows (dollars in thousands):

Current wording

Net revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, was as follows (dollars in thousands):

Previous wording

Revenue recorded in the first three months of 2025 consisted of $7.1 million in revenue from the sale of integrated circuit ("IC") products and negligible revenue related to engineering services, license revenue and other.

Current wording

Revenue recorded in the second quarter of 2025 consisted of $8.0 million in revenue from the sale of integrated circuit ("IC") products and $0.2 million related to engineering services, license revenue and other. Revenue recorded in the second quarter of 2024 consisted of $8.4 million in revenue from the sale of IC products and $0.1 million in revenue related to engineering services, license revenue and other.

Previous wording

Revenue recorded in the first three months of 2024 consisted of $15.4 million in revenue from the sale of IC products and $0.7 million in revenue related to engineering services, license revenue and other.

Current wording

Revenue recorded in the first half of 2025 consisted of $15.1 million in revenue from the sale of IC products and $0.3 million in revenue related to engineering services, license revenue and other. Revenue recorded in the first half of 2024 consisted of $23.8 million in revenue from the sale of IC products and $0.8 million in revenue related to engineering services, license revenue and other.

Previous wording

The decrease in IC revenue in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter of 2024 is due to the following factors:

Current wording

The decrease in IC revenue in the 2025 periods compared to the 2024 periods is due to the following factors:

Previous wording

•Sales into the Mobile market decreased approximately $7.9 million or 86% primarily due to decreased units sold associated with a delayed transition to our latest generation mobile products.

Current wording

•Sales into the Mobile market decreased approximately $1.0 million or 48% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024 and decreased approximately $8.9 million or 78% in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024, primarily due to decreased units sold associated with a delayed transition to our latest generation mobile products.

Previous wording

Cost of revenue and gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Current wording

Cost of revenue and gross profit for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, were as follows (dollars in thousands):

Previous wording

Research and development expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, was as follows (dollars in thousands):

Current wording

Research and development expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, was as follows (dollars in thousands):

Previous wording

•Non-recurring engineering expense decreased by $0.2 million due to the timing of development activities.

Current wording

•Non-recurring engineering expense and depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $0.4 million due to the timing of development activities.

Previous wording

Selling, general and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, was as follows (dollars in thousands):

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, was as follows (dollars in thousands):

Previous wording

•Professional fees decreased $0.2 million primarily due to a decrease in fees incurred related to our Strategic Plan with our subsidiary, PWSH.

Current wording

•Accounting and other professional fees decreased $0.2 million primarily due to a decrease in fees incurred related to our strategic plan with respect to our subsidiary, PWSH.

Previous wording

Research and development expense decreased $1.6 million, or 19% in the first three months of 2025 compared to the first three months of 2024 due to the following factors:

Current wording

Selling, general and administrative expense decreased $2.2 million, or 19%, in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024 due to the following factors:

Previous wording

Restructuring expense for the three month periods ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, was as follows (dollars in thousands):

Current wording

Restructuring expense for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, was as follows (dollars in thousands):

Previous wording

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we recorded $0.5 million in restructuring expense related to the 2025 Plan. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we did not record any restructuring expense. We do not expect to incur additional restructuring charges related to the 2025 Plan.

Current wording

During the three months ended June 30, 2025, we recorded $0.6 million in restructuring expense related to the May 2025 Plan. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded $1.4 million in restructuring expense related to the 2024 Plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we recorded $0.6 million in restructuring expense related to the May 2025 Plan and $0.5 million in restructuring expense related to the February 2025 Plan. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, we recorded $1.4 million in restructuring expense related to the 2024 Plan. We do not expect to incur additional restructuring charges related to the February 2025 Plan or the May 2025 Plan.

Previous wording

The provision for income taxes during the 2025 and 2024 periods is primarily comprised of current and deferred tax expense in profitable cost-plus foreign jurisdictions, accruals for tax contingencies in foreign jurisdictions and benefits for the reversal of previously recorded foreign tax contingencies due to the expiration of the applicable statutes of limitation. We recorded a benefit for the reversal of previously recorded foreign tax contingencies of $0.3 million during the first three months of 2025 and a negligible benefit during the first three months of 2024.

Current wording

The provision for income taxes during the 2025 and 2024 periods is primarily comprised of current and deferred tax expense in profitable cost-plus foreign jurisdictions, accruals for tax contingencies in foreign jurisdictions and benefits for the reversal of previously recorded foreign tax contingencies due to the expiration of the applicable statutes of limitation. We recorded a benefit for the reversal of previously recorded foreign tax contingencies of $0.3 million during the first six months of 2025 and a negligible benefit during the first six months of 2024.

Previous wording

Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $5.1 million to $18.5 million at March 31, 2025 from $23.6 million at December 31, 2024. The net decrease during the first three months of 2025 was primarily the result of $6.7 million used in operating activities, partially offset by $1.3 million in net proceeds from our registered direct offering and $0.5 million in net proceeds from our at the market equity offering.

Current wording

Total cash and cash equivalents decreased $9.3 million to $14.3 million at June 30, 2025 from $23.6 million at December 31, 2024. The net decrease during the first six months of 2025 was primarily the result of $11.3 million used in operating activities, $0.6 million used for payments on other asset financings and $0.2 million used for purchases of property and equipment, partially offset by $1.3 million in net proceeds from our registered direct offering, $0.8 million in asset related government subsidies and $0.6 million in net proceeds from our at the market equity offering.

Previous wording

As of March 31, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents balance consisted of $14.4 million in cash, $4.0 million held in U.S. dollar denominated certificates of deposit and $0.1 million in cash equivalents held in U.S. dollar denominated money market funds. Although we did not hold short- or long-term investments as of March 31, 2025, our investment policy requires that our portfolio maintain a weighted average maturity of less than 12 months. Additionally, no maturities can extend beyond 24 months and concentrations with individual securities are limited. At the time of purchase, the short-term credit rating must be rated at least A-2 / P-2 / F-2 by at least two Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations ("NRSRO") and securities of issuers with a long-term credit rating must be rated at least A or A3 by at least two NRSRO. Our investment policy is reviewed at least annually by our Audit Committee.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents balance consisted of $13.2 million in cash, $1.0 million held in U.S. dollar denominated certificates of deposit and $0.1 million in cash equivalents held in U.S. dollar denominated money market funds. Although we did not hold short- or long-term investments as of June 30, 2025, our investment policy requires that our portfolio maintain a weighted average maturity of less than 12 months. Additionally, no maturities can extend beyond 24 months and concentrations with individual securities are limited. At the time of purchase, the short-term credit rating must be rated at least A-2 / P-2 / F-2 by at least two Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations ("NRSROs") and securities of issuers with a long-term credit rating must be rated at least A or A3 by at least two NRSROs. Our investment policy is reviewed at least annually by our Audit Committee.

Previous wording

Accounts receivable, net decreased to $5.4 million as of March 31, 2025 from $5.8 million as of December 31, 2024. The average number of days sales outstanding increased to 68 days as of March 31, 2025 from 48 days as of December 31, 2024. The decrease in accounts receivable and increase in days sales outstanding were due to a decrease in revenue in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 as well as the timing of revenue within the quarter.

Current wording

Accounts receivable, net decreased to $5.1 million as of June 30, 2025 from $5.8 million as of December 31, 2024. The average number of days sales outstanding increased to 55 days as of June 30, 2025 from 48 days as of December 31, 2024. The decrease in accounts receivable was due to a decrease in revenue in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024 as well as the timing of revenue within the quarter.

Previous wording

Inventories were $5.0 million as of March 31, 2025 compared to $4.2 million at December 31, 2024. Inventory turnover decreased to 3.1 as of March 31, 2025 from 5.1 as of December 31, 2024 primarily due to lower cost of goods sold as a result of lower revenue during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. Inventory turnover is calculated based on annualized quarterly operating results and average inventory balances during the quarter.

Current wording

Inventories were $4.1 million as of June 30, 2025 compared to $4.2 million at December 31, 2024. Inventory turnover decreased to 3.9 as of June 30, 2025 from 5.1 as of December 31, 2024. Inventory turnover is calculated based on annualized quarterly operating results and average inventory balances during the quarter.

Previous wording

During the three months ended March 31, 2025, we sold an aggregate of 709,985 shares of our common stock under the 2024 ATM Program, resulting in aggregate net proceeds to us of approximately $0.5 million and gross proceeds of approximately $0.6 million and paid Roth negligible commissions and fees, and other expenses of $0.1 million.

Current wording

During the six months ended June 30, 2025, we sold an aggregate of 69,175 shares of our common stock under the 2024 ATM Program, resulting in aggregate net proceeds to us of approximately $0.5 million and gross proceeds of approximately $0.6 million. Roth commissions and fees and other expenses related to the 2024 ATM Program were $0.1 million in the first six months of 2025.

Previous wording

On March 24, 2025, we entered into a common stock purchase agreement with several purchasers pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell, in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of 1,970,106 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at a purchase price of $0.736 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $1.3 million.

Current wording

On March 24, 2025, we entered into a common stock purchase agreement with several purchasers pursuant to which we agreed to issue and sell, in a registered direct offering, an aggregate of 164,176 shares of our common stock, par value $0.001 per share, at a purchase price of $8.832 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately $1.3 million.

Previous wording

As of March 31, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents balance of $18.5 million was highly liquid. We anticipate that our existing working capital will be adequate to fund our operating, investing and financing needs for at least the next twelve months. If our cash is insufficient to meet our needs, including in the longer term, we may seek to raise capital by pursuing financing arrangements, including the issuance of debt or equity securities, or reducing expenditures, or both, to meet our cash requirements. There is no assurance that, if required, we will be able to raise additional capital or reduce discretionary spending to provide the required liquidity which, in turn, may have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Current wording

As of June 30, 2025, our cash and cash equivalents balance of $14.3 million was highly liquid. We anticipate that our existing working capital will be adequate to fund our operating, investing and financing needs for at least the next twelve months. If our cash is insufficient to meet our needs, including in the longer term, we may seek to raise capital by pursuing financing arrangements, including the issuance of debt or equity securities, or reducing expenditures, or both, to meet our cash requirements. There is no assurance that, if required, we will be able to raise additional capital or reduce discretionary spending to provide the required liquidity which, in turn, may have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

Previous wording

Other than as set forth above, there were no material changes to our liquidity and capital resources during the three month period ended March 31, 2025 from those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended.

Current wording

Other than as set forth above, there were no material changes to our liquidity and capital resources during the six month period ended June 30, 2025 from those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended.

Previous wording

There have been no material changes to these estimates, or the policies related to them during the three months ended March 31, 2025. For a full discussion of these estimates and policies, see “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended.

Current wording

There have been no material changes to these estimates, or the policies related to them during the six months ended June 30, 2025. For a full discussion of these estimates and policies, see “Critical Accounting Estimates” in Item 7 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as amended.
Rearranged current paragraphs (2)

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

•Non-recurring engineering expense and depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $0.7 million due to the timing of development activities.

Current report — wording carried from elsewhere

•Accounting and other professional fees decreased $0.4 million primarily due to a decrease in fees incurred related to our strategic plan with our subsidiary, PWSH.