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MONOLITHIC POWER SYSTEMS INC

For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 6, 2024.

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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 6, 2024

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Previous report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-02.

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

Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-06.

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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 69 previous paragraphs and 70 current paragraphs.

38 unchanged; 30 reworded; 2 added; 1 removed; 0 previous and 0 current paragraphs rearranged.

Tables are not compared: 26 previous and 26 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 (2)

Current report

Cost of revenue was $276.7 million, or 44.6% of revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and $211.3 million, or 44.5% of revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The $65.4 million increase in cost of revenue was primarily driven by higher shipment volume, particularly of power management solutions for AI applications.

Current report

In September 2024, one of our subsidiaries was granted a tax credit with a ten-year life by a foreign jurisdiction. The tax credit may be utilized beginning in tax year 2025 to offset income tax liabilities in that jurisdiction, subject to various criteria as outlined by the granting authorities. As of September 30, 2024, we have evaluated the sources of income necessary to benefit from the tax credit and have determined that we currently do not meet the more likely than not criteria for realization of this deferred tax asset. As a result, we have recorded a full valuation allowance on this deferred tax asset. We are evaluating the steps necessary, some of which are not within our immediate control, to generate sufficient future taxable income in the required jurisdiction and will reassess the realizability of this deferred tax asset each reporting period. A release of the valuation allowance could result in a significant one-time noncash tax benefit.
Removed paragraphs (1)

Previous report

Cost of revenue was $432.3 million, or 44.8% of revenue, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and $385.7 million, or 43.2% of revenue, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The $46.6 million increase in cost of revenue was primarily driven by increases in the average costs due to product mix, higher inventory write-downs and higher warranty expenses, partially offset by lower shipment volume.
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Previous wording

In some cases, words such as “would,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “predict,” “potential,” “targets,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “project,” “forecast,” “will,” the negative of these terms or other variations of such terms and similar expressions relating to the future identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on our current outlook, expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and plans or objectives about our business, our industry and the global economy, including our expectations regarding the potential impacts of macroeconomic factors, such as the global economic downturn, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Middle East conflict on the semiconductor industry and our business. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include those set forth throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K including, in particular, in the sections entitled “Risk Factors.” Except as required by law, we disclaim any duty, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information relating to existing conditions, future events or otherwise or to release publicly the results of any future revisions we may make to forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and entail significant risks. Readers should carefully review future reports and documents that we file from time to time with the SEC, such as our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and any Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Current wording

In some cases, words such as “would,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “predict,” “potential,” “targets,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “project,” “forecast,” “will,” the negative of these terms or other variations of such terms and similar expressions relating to the future identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based on our current outlook, expectations, estimates, projections, beliefs and plans or objectives about our business, our industry and the global economy, including our expectations regarding the potential impacts of macroeconomic factors, such as global economic uncertainties, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Middle East conflict on the semiconductor industry and our business. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include those set forth throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K including, in particular, in the sections entitled “Risk Factors.” Except as required by law, we disclaim any duty, and undertake no obligation, to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information relating to existing conditions, future events or otherwise or to release publicly the results of any future revisions we may make to forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and entail significant risks. Readers should carefully review future reports and documents that we file from time to time with the SEC, such as our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and any Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Previous wording

We derive most of our revenue from sales through distribution arrangements and direct sales to customers in Asia, where our products are incorporated into end-user products. Our revenue from direct and indirect sales to customers in Asia was 93% and 85% of our total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 93% and 84% of our total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our revenue from indirect sales to one customer, which primarily comprised power management solutions for AI applications, was 21% and 5% of our total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 19% and 4% of our total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Current wording

We derive most of our revenue from sales through distribution arrangements and direct sales to customers in Asia, where our products are incorporated into end-user products. Our revenue from sales to customers in Asia was 94% and 89% of our total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 93% and 86% of our total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Our revenue from indirect sales to one customer, which primarily comprised power management solutions for artificial intelligence (“AI”) applications, was 15% and 12% of our total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 18% and 7% of our total revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.

Previous wording

In preparing our condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, we are required to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the amounts reported in our financial statements and the accompanying disclosures. Estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements are, by their nature, uncertain and unpredictable, and depend upon, among other things, many factors outside of our control, including demand for our products, economic conditions and other current and future events, such as macroeconomic factors, including the impact of the global economic downturn, Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Middle East conflict. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions, and any such differences may be material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Current wording

In preparing our condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP, we are required to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the amounts reported in our financial statements and the accompanying disclosures. Estimates and judgments used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements are, by their nature, uncertain and unpredictable, and depend upon, among other things, many factors outside of our control, including demand for our products, economic conditions and other current and future events, such as macroeconomic factors, including the impact of global economic uncertainties, Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Middle East conflict. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions, and any such differences may be material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Previous wording

Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $965.3 million, an increase of $73.1 million, or 8.2%, from $892.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher average selling prices resulting primarily from product mix, which was partially offset by lower shipment volume.

Current wording

Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $620.1 million, an increase of $145.2 million, or 30.6%, from $474.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher shipment volume.

Previous wording

For the three months ended June 30, 2024, revenue from the enterprise data market increased $139.2 million, or 290.2%, from the same period in 2023. This increase was primarily due to higher sales of our power management solutions for AI applications. Revenue from the storage and computing market for the three months ended June 30, 2024 decreased $9.6 million, or 7.7%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was primarily due to lower sales of storage and graphic card applications. Second quarter 2024 automotive revenue decreased $17.2 million, or 16.5%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was primarily due to lower sales of applications supporting body electronics, digital cockpits and infotainment. Revenue from the communications market decreased $5.7 million, or 11.6%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was primarily driven by lower demand for infrastructure related products. Second quarter 2024 revenue from the consumer market decreased $23.0 million, or 35.2%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was primarily driven by lower sales of products for gaming and home appliances. Revenue from the industrial market decreased $17.5 million, or 35.1%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was mainly driven by lower sales of products related to industrial meter, power source and security applications.

Current wording

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, revenue from the enterprise data market increased $85.5 million, or 86.4%, from the same period in 2023. This increase was primarily due to higher sales of our power management solutions for AI applications. Revenue from the storage and computing market for the three months ended September 30, 2024 increased $14.5 million, or 11.2%, from the same period in 2023. This increase was primarily due to higher sales of commercial notebook and storage applications. Third quarter 2024 automotive revenue increased $16.2 million, or 17.0%, from the same period in 2023. This increase was primarily due to higher sales of applications supporting advanced driver assistance systems and lighting, partially offset by lower sales of applications supporting infotainment. Revenue from the communications market increased $25.1 million, or 53.6%, from the same period in 2023. This increase was primarily driven by higher demand for infrastructure related products and wireless applications. Third quarter 2024 revenue from the consumer market increased $2.0 million, or 3.3%, from the same period in 2023. Revenue from the industrial market increased $1.9 million, or 4.5%, from the same period in 2023.

Previous wording

Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $507.4 million, an increase of $66.3 million, or 15.0%, from $441.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher average selling prices resulting primarily from product mix.

Current wording

Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $1,585.4 million, an increase of $218.3 million, or 16.0%, from $1,367.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher average selling prices resulting primarily from product mix.

Previous wording

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, revenue from the enterprise data market increased $241.8 million, or 254.1%, from the same period in 2023. This increase was primarily due to higher sales of our power management solutions for AI applications. First half 2024 revenue from the storage and computing market decreased $23.3 million, or 9.5%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was primarily due to lower sales of storage and graphic card applications, partially offset by higher sales of commercial notebooks. Revenue from the automotive market for the first six months of 2024 decreased $35.5 million, or 16.9%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was primarily due to lower sales of applications supporting digital cockpits, body electronics and USB connectors. Revenue from the communications market decreased $27.0 million, or 23.0%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was primarily driven by lower demand for infrastructure related products. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, consumer revenue decreased $48.2 million, or 37.5%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was broad-based and primarily driven by lower sales of products for gaming and home appliances. Revenue from the industrial market decreased $34.7 million, or 35.7%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was mainly driven by lower sales of products related to industrial meter, security and power source applications.

Current wording

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, revenue from the enterprise data market increased $327.3 million, or 168.6%, from the same period in 2023. This increase was primarily due to higher sales of our power management solutions for AI applications. Revenue from the storage and computing market for the first nine months of 2024 decreased $8.8 million, or 2.3%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was primarily due to lower sales of storage, graphic card and other applications, partially offset by higher sales of commercial notebooks. Revenue from the automotive market for the first nine months of 2024 decreased $19.3 million, or 6.3%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was primarily due to lower sales of applications supporting infotainment, body electronics and USB connectors, partially offset by higher sales of applications supporting advanced driver assistance systems. Revenue from the communications market decreased $1.9 million, or 1.2%, from the same period in 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, consumer revenue decreased $46.2 million, or 24.2%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was broad-based and primarily driven by lower sales of products for gaming, home appliances and mobile devices. Revenue from the industrial market decreased $32.8 million, or 23.5%, from the same period in 2023. This decrease was mainly driven by lower sales of products related to industrial meter, security and instrumentation applications.

Previous wording

Gross margin was 55.2% for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared with 56.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in gross margin was mainly driven by an increase in inventory write-downs and warranty expenses as a percentage of revenue, partially offset by lower manufacturing overhead costs.

Current wording

Gross margin was 55.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared with 55.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in gross margin was mainly driven by an increase in inventory write-downs as a percentage of revenue, partially offset by lower warranty expenses as a percentage of revenue and product mix.

Previous wording

Cost of revenue was $226.9 million, or 44.7% of revenue, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and $193.5 million, or 43.9% of revenue, for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The $33.4 million increase in cost of revenue was primarily driven by increases in the average costs due to product mix.

Current wording

Cost of revenue was $709.0 million, or 44.7% of revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and $597.1 million, or 43.7% of revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The $111.9 million increase in cost of revenue was primarily driven by higher average costs due to product mix.

Previous wording

Gross margin was 55.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared with 56.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The decrease in gross margin was mainly driven by an increase in inventory write-downs and warranty expenses as a percentage of revenue, partially offset by lower manufacturing overhead costs.

Current wording

Gross margin was 55.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with 56.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease in gross margin was mainly driven by an increase in inventory write-downs and warranty expenses as a percentage of revenue, partially offset by lower manufacturing overhead costs.

Previous wording

R&D expenses were $77.9 million, or 15.3% of revenue, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and $63.7 million, or 14.4% of revenue, for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The $14.3 million increase in R&D expenses was primarily due to a $9.0 million increase in cash compensation and benefits and a $2.4 million increase in stock-based compensation expenses.

Current wording

R&D expenses were $85.1 million, or 13.7% of revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and $64.8 million, or 13.6% of revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The $20.3 million increase in R&D expenses was primarily due to a $6.9 million increase in cash compensation and benefits, a $3.5 million increase in new product development expenses, a $3.0 million increase in stock-based compensation expenses and related payroll taxes, a $1.9 million increase in expense related to changes in the value of deferred compensation plan liabilities, and a $0.9 million increase in laboratory supplies.

Previous wording

R&D expenses were $153.9 million, or 15.9% of revenue, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and $127.4 million, or 14.3% of revenue, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The $26.5 million increase in R&D expenses was primarily due to a $15.3 million increase in cash compensation and benefits, a $6.0 million increase in stock-based compensation expenses and related payroll taxes and a $1.4 million increase in professional services.

Current wording

R&D expenses were $239.0 million, or 15.1% of revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and $192.2 million, or 14.1% of revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The $46.8 million increase in R&D expenses was primarily due to a $22.2 million increase in cash compensation and benefits, a $9.0 million increase in stock-based compensation expenses and related payroll taxes, a $3.2 million increase in new product development expenses, a $1.9 million increase in expense related to changes in the value of deferred compensation plan liabilities, and $1.9 million increase in laboratory supplies.

Previous wording

SG&A expenses primarily include cash compensation and benefits, stock-based compensation and deferred compensation for sales, marketing and administrative personnel, sales commissions, travel expenses, facilities costs, third party service fees and litigation expenses.

Current wording

SG&A expenses primarily include cash compensation and benefits, stock-based compensation and deferred compensation for sales, marketing and administrative personnel, sales commissions, travel expenses, facilities costs, third party service fees and legal expenses.

Previous wording

SG&A expenses were $86.1 million, or 17.0% of revenue, for the three months ended June 30, 2024, and $71.7 million, or 16.2% of revenue, for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The $14.4 million increase in SG&A expenses was primarily driven by an $11.5 million increase in stock-based compensation expenses and a $1.8 million increase in sales commissions.

Current wording

SG&A expenses were $94.4 million, or 15.2% of revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2024, and $63.2 million, or 13.3% of revenue, for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The $31.2 million increase in SG&A expenses was primarily driven by a $14.4 million increase in stock-based compensation expenses, a $5.5 million increase in cash compensation and benefits, a $2.8 million increase in expense related to changes in the value of deferred compensation plan liabilities, a $2.6 million increase in sales commissions, and a $2.2 million increase in legal expenses.

Previous wording

SG&A expenses were $167.1 million, or 17.3% of revenue, for the six months ended June 30, 2024, and $142.5 million, or 16.0% of revenue, for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The $24.6 million increase in SG&A expenses was primarily driven by an $18.3 million increase in stock-based compensation expenses, a $2.0 million increase in professional services and a $1.4 million increase in cash compensation and benefits.

Current wording

SG&A expenses were $261.4 million, or 16.5% of revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and $205.6 million, or 15.0% of revenue, for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The $55.8 million increase in SG&A expenses was primarily driven by a $32.7 million increase in stock-based compensation expenses, a $6.9 million increase in cash compensation and benefits, a $3.9 million increase in professional services, and a $2.7 million increase in expense related to changes in the value of deferred compensation plan liabilities.

Previous wording

Other income, net, was $7.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024, compared with $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in other income was primarily due to an increase in net interest income, partially offset by a decrease in income related to changes in the value of deferred compensation plan investments.

Current wording

Other income, net, was $10.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in other income was primarily due to an increase in amortization of discount on available-for-sale securities, and an increase in income related to changes in the value of deferred compensation plan investments.

Previous wording

Other income, net, was $17.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024, compared with $11.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase in other income was primarily due to an increase of $12.9 million in net interest income, partially offset by an increase in charitable contributions.

Current wording

Other income, net, was $27.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, compared with $14.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase in other income was primarily due to an increase in amortization of discount on available-for-sale securities, and an increase in income related to changes in the value of deferred compensation plan investments, partially offset by an increase in charitable contributions.

Previous wording

The income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2024 was $23.7 million, or 19.1% of pre-tax income. The income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $36.2 million, or 15.8% of pre-tax income. The effective tax rates were lower than the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to foreign income from our subsidiaries in Bermuda and China being taxed at lower statutory tax rates, and excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation. The decrease in the effective tax rates relative to the federal statutory rate was partially offset by the inclusion of the GILTI tax.

Current wording

The income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2024 was $29.9 million, or 17.1% of pre-tax income. The income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $66.0 million, or 16.4% of pre-tax income. The effective tax rates were lower than the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to foreign income from our subsidiaries in Bermuda and China being taxed at lower statutory tax rates, and excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation. The decrease in the effective tax rates relative to the federal statutory rate was partially offset by the inclusion of the GILTI tax.

Previous wording

The income tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was $19.4 million, or 16.3% of pre-tax income. The income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2023 was $39.1 million, or 15.8% of pre-tax income. The effective tax rates were lower than the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to foreign income from our subsidiaries in Bermuda and China being taxed at lower statutory tax rates, and excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation. The decrease in the effective tax rates relative to the federal statutory rate was partially offset by the inclusion of the GILTI tax.

Current wording

The income tax expense for the three months ended September 30, 2023 was $16.7 million, or 12.1% of pre-tax income. The income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 was $55.8 million, or 14.5% of pre-tax income. The effective tax rates were lower than the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to foreign income from our subsidiaries in Bermuda and China being taxed at lower statutory tax rates, and excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation. The decrease in the effective tax rates relative to the federal statutory rate was partially offset by the inclusion of the GILTI tax.

Previous wording

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development enacted model rules for a new global minimum tax framework, also known as Pillar Two, and certain governments globally have enacted, or are in the process of enacting, legislation considering these model rules. These rules did not have a material impact on our taxes for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.

Current wording

The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development enacted model rules for a new global minimum tax framework, also known as Pillar Two, and certain governments globally have enacted, or are in the process of enacting, legislation considering these model rules. These rules did not have a material impact on our taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $550.5 million and short-term investments of $756.8 million, compared with cash and cash equivalents of $527.8 million and short-term investments of $580.6 million as of December 31, 2023. As of June 30, 2024, $335.3 million of cash and cash equivalents and $715.1 million of short-term investments were held by our international subsidiaries. We have repatriated and may continue to repatriate cash from our Bermuda subsidiary to fund our expenditures in future periods. We anticipate that earnings from other foreign subsidiaries will continue to be indefinitely reinvested.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2024, we had cash and cash equivalents of $700.3 million and short-term investments of $762.0 million, compared with cash and cash equivalents of $527.8 million and short-term investments of $580.6 million as of December 31, 2023. As of September 30, 2024, $506.5 million of cash and cash equivalents and $725.5 million of short-term investments were held by our international subsidiaries. We have repatriated and will likely repatriate cash from our Bermuda subsidiary to fund our expenditures. We anticipate that earnings from other foreign subsidiaries will continue to be indefinitely reinvested.

Previous wording

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the $80.0 million increase in cash provided by operating activities compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily due to increased accounts receivable collections and the collection of $50.0 million of other receivables related to a long-term wafer supply agreement, partially offset by increased inventory purchases. This increase was also affected by changes in other working capital.

Current wording

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the $135.8 million increase in cash provided by operating activities compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily due to increased accounts receivable collections and the collection of $50.0 million of other receivables related to a long-term wafer supply agreement, partially offset by increased inventory purchases. This increase was also affected by changes in other working capital.

Previous wording

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the $269.6 million increase in cash used in investing activities compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily due to an increase of $378.2 million in purchases of investments, partially offset by an increase of $188.3 million in sales of investments.

Current wording

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the $83.4 million increase in cash used in investing activities compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily due to an increase of $37.2 million in purchases of property and equipment and the $33.3 million acquisition in the nine months ended September 30, 2024.

Previous wording

For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the $41.4 million increase in cash used in financing activities compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily due to an increase of $31.7 million in dividend and dividend equivalent payments.

Current wording

For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the $57.5 million increase in cash used in financing activities compared to the same period in 2023 was primarily due to an increase of $43.5 million in dividend and dividend equivalent payments.

Previous wording

Although consequences of economic uncertainty and macroeconomic conditions and other factors could adversely affect our liquidity and capital resources in the future, and our cash requirements may fluctuate based on the timing and extent of many factors such as those discussed above, we believe that our balances of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $1,307.2 million as of June 30, 2024, along with cash generated by ongoing operations, will be sufficient to satisfy our liquidity requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.

Current wording

Although consequences of economic uncertainties and macroeconomic conditions and other factors could adversely affect our liquidity and capital resources in the future, and our cash requirements may fluctuate based on the timing and extent of many factors such as those discussed above, we believe that our balances of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $1,462.4 million as of September 30, 2024, along with cash generated by ongoing operations, will be sufficient to satisfy our liquidity requirements for the next 12 months and beyond.

Previous wording

As of June 30, 2024, total estimated future unconditional purchase commitments to all suppliers and other parties, net of the $120.0 million prepayment, were $571.6 million, of which $394.1 million was classified as short-term.

Current wording

As of September 30, 2024, total estimated future unconditional purchase commitments to all suppliers and other parties, net of the $120.0 million prepayment, were $586.9 million, of which $470.9 million was classified as short-term.

Previous wording

Operating lease obligations represent the undiscounted remaining lease payments primarily for our leased facilities and equipment. As of June 30, 2024, these obligations totaled $15.5 million, of which $2.4 million was classified as short-term.

Current wording

Operating lease obligations represent the undiscounted remaining lease payments primarily for our leased facilities and equipment. As of September 30, 2024, these obligations totaled $16.3 million, of which $2.8 million was classified as short-term.

Previous wording

In October 2023, our Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing us to repurchase up to $640.0 million in the aggregate of our common stock through October 29, 2026. Shares are retired upon repurchase. We repurchased 6,300 and 12,400 shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $4.5 million and $8.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2024, respectively. As of June 30, 2024, $627.6 million remained available for future repurchases under the program.

Current wording

In October 2023, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing us to repurchase up to $640.0 million in the aggregate of our common stock through October 29, 2026. Shares are retired upon repurchase. We repurchased 6,000 and 19,000 shares of our common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $5.5 million and $14.2 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. As of September 30, 2024, $622.1 million remained available for future repurchases under the program.

Previous wording

We currently have a dividend program approved by our Board of Directors, pursuant to which we intend to pay quarterly cash dividends on our common stock. Based on our historical practice, stockholders of record as of the last business day of the quarter are entitled to receive the quarterly cash dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors, which are payable to the stockholders in the following month. As of June 30, 2024, accrued dividends totaled $60.9 million. The declaration of any future cash dividends is at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on, among other things, our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, business conditions and other factors that our Board of Directors may deem relevant, as well as a determination that cash dividends are in the best interests of our stockholders.

Current wording

We currently have a dividend program approved by our Board of Directors, pursuant to which we intend to pay quarterly cash dividends on our common stock. Based on our historical practice, stockholders of record as of the last business day of the quarter are entitled to receive the quarterly cash dividends when and if declared by the Board of Directors, which are payable to the stockholders in the following month. As of September 30, 2024, accrued dividends totaled $61.0 million. The declaration of any future cash dividends is at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on, among other things, our financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, business conditions and other factors that our Board of Directors may deem relevant, as well as a determination that cash dividends are in the best interests of our stockholders.

Previous wording

Other long-term obligations primarily include payments for deferred compensation plan liabilities and accrued dividend equivalents. As of June 30, 2024, these obligations totaled $83.6 million.

Current wording

Other long-term obligations primarily include payments for deferred compensation plan liabilities and accrued dividend equivalents. As of September 30, 2024, these obligations totaled $88.3 million.