LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR CORP
For the period ended Dec 28, 2024. Filed Feb 14, 2025.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note1 - Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Use of Estimates
The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("U.S. GAAP") and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). They include the accounts of Lattice and its subsidiaries after the elimination of all intercompany balances and transactions.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments affecting the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience, knowledge of current conditions, and our beliefs of what could occur in the future considering available information. While we believe that our estimates, assumptions, and judgments are reasonable, they are based on information available when made, and because of the uncertainty inherent in these matters, the actual results that we experience* may*differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an ongoing basis.
Certain prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to the current year’s presentation.
Fiscal Reporting Periods
We report based on a52 or53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to* December 31.Our fiscal2024,* 2023, and2022 were all52-week years that ended on* December 28, 2024,** December 30, 2023,and December 31, 2022,respectively. Our fiscal2025* will be a53-week year and will end on* January 3, 2026.*All references to quarterly or annual financial results are references to the results for the relevant fiscal period.
Concentrations of Risk
Potential exposure to concentrations of risk* may*impact revenue, trade accounts receivable, and supply of wafers for our new products.
Sales to distributors have historically accounted for a significant portion of our total revenue. Certain of our largest distributors each account for more than10% of our total revenue and our net accounts receivable. Revenue attributable to distributors as a percentage of total revenue is presented in the following table:
| Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, | December 30, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Arrow | 33% | 32% | 28% |
| Weikeng | 31 | 21 | 30 |
| Macnica | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Future | 4 | 13 | 8 |
| Other distributors | 10 | 10 | 13 |
| Revenue attributable to distributors | 89% | 87% | 89% |
Certain of our distributors accounted for more than10% of net accounts receivable at the dates presented. At* December 28, 2024and December 30, 2023*, Arrow accounted for approximately 36% and 29%, respectively, and Weikeng accounted for approximately 45% and 36%, respectively. Future accounted for approximately 18% of net accounts receivable at* December 30, 2023.*
Concentration of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable is mitigated by our credit and collection process including active management of collections, credit limits, routine credit evaluations for essentially all customers, and secure transactions with letters of credit or advance payments where appropriate. We regularly review our allowance for doubtful accounts and the aging of our accounts receivable.
We rely on a limited number of foundries for our wafer purchases. We seek to mitigate the concentration of supply risk by establishing, maintaining, and managing multiple foundry relationships; however, certain of our products are sourced from a single foundry and changing fromone foundry to another can have a significant cost, or create delays in production or shipments, among other factors.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents
We consider all investments that are readily convertible into cash and that have original maturities ofthree months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist primarily of highly liquid investments in time deposits or money market accounts and are carried at cost, which approximates fair value. Deposits with financial institutions at times exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insurance limits.
Foreign Exchange and Translation of Foreign Currencies
While our revenues and the majority of our expenses are denominated in U.S. dollars, we also have international subsidiaries and branch operations that conduct some transactions in currencies that differ from the functional currency of that entity. Gains or losses from foreign exchange rate fluctuations on balances denominated in currencies that differ from the functional currencies are reflected in Other income (expense), net.
We translate accounts denominated in foreign currencies in accordance with ASC830, “Foreign Currency Matters,” using the current rate method under which asset and liability accounts are translated at the current rate, while stockholders' equity accounts are translated at the appropriate historical rates, and revenue and expense accounts are translated at average monthly exchange rates. Translation adjustments related to the consolidation of foreign subsidiary financial statements are reflected in Accumulated other comprehensive loss in Stockholders' equity (See our Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity).
Revenue Recognition
Under the terms of ASC606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers", we recognize revenue when we satisfy performance obligations as evidenced by the transfer of control of our products or services to customers. For sales to distributors, we have concluded that our contracts are with the distributor, rather than with the distributor’s end customer, as we hold a contract bearing enforceable rights and obligations only with the distributor. Our revenue is derived primarily from sales of silicon-based products, with additional revenue from sales of silicon-enabling products. We consider customer purchase orders, which in some cases are governed by master sales agreements, to be the contracts with a customer. For each contract, we consider our promise to transfer each distinct product to be the identified performance obligations. Revenue for product sales is recognized at the time of product shipment, as determined by the agreed upon contract shipping terms.
Our Licensing and services revenue is comprised of revenue from our IP core licensing activity, patent monetization activities, design services, and royalty and adopter fee revenue from our standards activities. These activities are complementary to our product sales and help us to monetize our IP associated with our technology and standards. We consider licensing arrangements with our customers and agreements with the standards consortia of which we are a member to be the contract. For each contract, we consider the promise to deliver a license that grants the customer the right to use the IP, as well as any professional services provided under the contract, as distinct performance obligations. We recognize license revenue at the point in time that control of the license transfers to the customer, which is generally upon delivery, or as usage occurs.
We measure revenue based on the amount of consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for products or services. Variable consideration is estimated and reflected as an adjustment to the transaction price. We determine variable consideration, which consists primarily of various sales price concessions, by estimating the most likely amount of consideration we expect to receive from the customer based on an analysis of historical rebate claims over a period of time considered adequate to account for current pricing and business trends. Sales rebates earned by customers are offset against their receivable balances. Rebates earned by customers when they donot have outstanding receivable balances are recorded within Accrued liabilities. Revenue related to licensing and services, which includes HDMI and MHL standards revenue, as well as certain IP licenses, includes variable consideration in the form of usage-based royalties.
We generally provide an assurance warranty that our products will substantially conform to the published specifications fortwelve months from the date of shipment. In some cases, the warranty period* maybe longer thantwelve* months. We donot separately price or sell the assurance warranty. Our liability is limited to either a credit equal to the purchase price or replacement of the defective part. Under the practical expedient provided by ASC340, we generally expense sales commissions when incurred because the amortization period would be less thanone year. We record these costs within Selling, general, and administrative expenses. Substantially all of our performance obligations are satisfied withintwelve months.
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Inventories and Cost of Revenue
Inventories are stated at the lower of actual cost (determined using thefirst-in,first-out method) or net realizable value. We review and set standard costs quarterly to approximate current actual manufacturing costs. Our manufacturing overhead standards for product costs are calculated assuming full absorption of actual spending over actual costs. The valuation of inventory requires us to estimate excess or obsolete inventory. Material assumptions we use to estimate necessary inventory carrying value adjustments can be unique to each product and are based on specific facts and circumstances. In determining provisions for excess or obsolete products, we consider assumptions such as changes in business and economic conditions, projected customer demand for our products, and changes in technology or customer requirements. The creation of such provisions results in a write-down of inventory to net realizable value and a charge to Cost of revenue. Lower of cost or net realizable value is based on assumptions such as recent historical sales activity and selling prices, as well as estimates of future sales activity and selling prices. Shipping and handling costs are included in Cost of revenue in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization are computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the related assets, generally three toseven years for equipment and software, andone tofive years for tooling. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the non-cancelable lease term or the estimated useful life of the assets. We capitalize costs for the fabrication of masks used by our foundry partners to manufacture our products. The capitalized mask costs begin depreciating to Cost of revenue once the products go into production, and depreciation is straight-lined over athree-year period, which is the expected useful life of the mask. Upon disposal of property and equipment, the accounts are relieved of the costs and related accumulated depreciation and amortization, and resulting gains or losses are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for recognized gains and losses. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Business Combinations
Business combinations are accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting, under which we allocate the purchase price paid for a company to identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. Goodwill is measured as the excess of purchase price over the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Determining the fair value of identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management to make assumptions, estimates, and judgments that are based on all available information, including comparable market data and information obtained from our management and the management of the acquired companies. The estimation of the fair values of the intangible assets requires significant judgment and the use of valuation techniques including primarily the income approach. Consideration is given to all relevant factors that might affect the fair value such as estimates of future revenues and costs, present value factors, and the estimated useful lives of intangible assets. We expense acquisition-related costs in the period incurred.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets, which consist primarily of property and equipment, amortizable intangible assets, and right-of-use assets, are carried on our financial statements based on their cost less accumulated depreciation or amortization. We monitor the carrying value of our long-lived assets for potential impairment and test the recoverability of such assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts* may**not* be recoverable. These events or changes in circumstances, including management decisions pertaining to such assets, are referred to as impairment indicators. If an impairment indicator occurs, we perform a test of recoverability by comparing the carrying value of the asset group to its undiscounted expected future cash flows. If the carrying values are in excess of undiscounted expected future cash flows, we measure any impairment by comparing the fair value of the asset group to its carrying value. Fair value is generally determined by considering (i) internally developed discounted projected cash flow analysis of the asset group; (ii) actualthird-party valuations; and/or (iii) information available regarding the current market for similar asset groups. If the fair value of the asset group is determined to be less than the carrying amount of the asset group, an impairment in the amount of the difference is recorded in the period that the impairment indicator occurs and is included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. Estimating future cash flows requires significant judgment and projections* may*vary from the cash flows eventually realized, which could impact our ability to accurately assess whether an asset has been impaired.
Valuation of Goodwill
Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that arenot individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill isnot amortized, but is instead tested for impairment annually during thefourth quarter and whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill* may**not* be recoverable. When evaluating whether goodwill is impaired, we make a qualitative assessment to determine if it is more likely thannot that the reporting unit's fair value is less than the carrying amount. If the qualitative assessment determines that it is more likely thannot that the fair value is less than the carrying amount, the fair value of the reporting unit is compared with its carrying value (including goodwill). If the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then goodwill impairment exists for the reporting unit. The impairment loss, if any, is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its carrying value,no further impairment analysis is needed. For purposes of testing goodwill for impairment, we currently operate as a single reporting unit.
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Leases
We account for leases under the terms of ASC842, "Leases," which requires lessees to record assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than12 months. Under this guidance, we apply the practical expedient tonot separate lease and non-lease components for all asset classes.
Right-of-use ("ROU") assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized on the commencement date of the lease based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of our leases donot provide an implicit rate, we determine the present value of lease payments using an incremental borrowing rate based on information from our commercial bank for an equivalent borrowing and term in the respective region as of the lease commencement date. At inception, we determine if an arrangement is a lease, if it includes options to extend or terminate the lease, and if it is reasonably certain that we will exercise the options. Lease cost, representing lease payments over the term of the lease and any capitalizable direct costs less any incentives received, is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term as lease expense. We have operating leases for corporate offices, sales offices, research and development facilities, storage facilities, and a data center.
The exercise of lease renewal options is at our sole discretion. When deemed reasonably certain of exercise, the renewal options are included in the determination of the lease term and lease payment obligation, respectively. For our leases that contain variable lease payments, residual value guarantees, or restrictive covenants, we have concluded that these inputs arenot significant to the determination of the ROU asset and lease liability.
Research and Development
Research and development expenses include costs for compensation and benefits, engineering wafers, depreciation and amortization, licenses and masks, and outside engineering services. These expenditures are for the design of new products, intellectual property cores, processes, packaging, and software solutions. Research and development costs are generally expensed as incurred, with certain licensed technology agreements capitalized as intangible assets and amortized to Research and development expense over their estimated useful lives.
Restructuring
Expenses associated with exit or disposal activities are recognized when incurred under ASC420, “Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations,” for everything except severance expenses and vacated leased facilities. Because we have a history of paying severance benefits, the cost of severance benefits associated with a restructuring plan is recorded when such costs are probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated in accordance with ASC712, “Compensation - Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits.” When leased facilities are vacated, the amount of any ROU asset impairment is calculated in accordance with ASC360, "Property, Plant, and Equipment" and recorded as a part of Restructuring. Expenses from other exit or disposal activities, including the cancellation of software contracts and engineering tools or the abandonment of long-lived assets, are recorded as a part of Restructuring.
Accounting for Income Taxes
We are required to estimate our provision for income taxes and amounts ultimately payable or recoverable in numerous tax jurisdictions around the world. These estimates involve significant judgment and interpretations of regulations and are inherently complex. Resolution of income tax treatments in individual jurisdictions* may**not* be known for many years after completion of the applicable year. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements using enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the difference is expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are provided to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that in management’s judgment is more-likely-than-not to be recoverable against future taxable income. The determination of a valuation allowance and when it should be released requires complex judgment.
In assessing the ability to realize deferred tax assets, we evaluate both positive and negative evidence that* may*exist and consider whether it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Any adjustment to the net deferred tax asset valuation allowance is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the period that the adjustment is determined to be required.
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Our income tax calculations are based on application of the respective U.S. federal, state or foreign tax law**.**Our tax filings, however, are subject to audit by the relevant tax authorities. Accordingly, we recognize tax liabilities based upon our estimate of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due when such estimates are more-likely-than-not to be sustained. An uncertain income tax position willnot be recognized if it has less than a50% likelihood of being sustained. To the extent the final tax liabilities are different than the amounts originally accrued, the increases or decreases as well as any interest or penalties are recorded as income tax expense or benefit in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. We recognize the tax impact of including certain foreign earnings in U.S. taxable income as a period cost.
Stock-Based Compensation
We estimate the fair value of share-based awards consistent with the provisions of ASC718, “Compensation - Stock Compensation.” We value restricted stock units ("RSUs") restricted stock awards ("RSAs") using the closing market price on the date of grant, and we value stock options using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. We have also granted RSUs with a market condition or a performance condition to certain executives. The terms of these grants, including achievement criteria and vesting schedules, are detailed under the heading "Market-Based and Performance-Based Awards — Grants" in Note10 - Stock-Based Compensation Plans. Our current practice is to issue new shares to satisfy option exercises. For RSUs, we issue new shares when awards vest andwithhold a portion of these shares on behalf of employees to satisfy the minimum statutory tax withholding requirements.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In* November 2023,the FASB issued ASU2023*-07, Segment Reporting (Topic820*), Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures* to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. In addition, the amendments enhance interim disclosure requirements, clarify the circumstances in which an entity can disclose multiple segment measures of profit or loss, provide new segment disclosure requirements for entities with a single reportable segment, and contain other disclosure requirements. The amendments require retrospective application to all periods presented. The amendments are effective for the Company for fiscal years beginning after* December 15, 2023,and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024.We have adopted ASU2023*-07 with the addition of Note15 - Segment Reporting, and it didnot have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In* December 2023,the FASB issued ASU2023*-09, Income Taxes (Topic740*) Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures*, which require greater disaggregation of income tax disclosures. ASU2023-09 aims to improve an entity’s income tax disclosures around its effective rate reconciliation, income taxes paid by jurisdiction, disaggregation of income before income taxes and income tax expense. This ASU should be applied on a prospective basis, but retrospective application is permitted. The guidance in this update is effective for fiscal years beginning after* December 15, 2024.*We are currently evaluating the future effect of the adoption of this ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
In* November 2024,the FASB issued ASU2024*-03, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic220*-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses*. This new guidance requires public entities to provide disaggregated disclosures, in the notes to the financial statements, of certain categories of expenses that are included in expense line items on the face of income statement. The ASU* maybe applied prospectively or retrospectively and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026and for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2027.*Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of adoption of this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements disclosures.
Note2 - Net Income Per Share
We compute basic earnings per share based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. We compute diluted earnings per share based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding during the period, if applicable. Potentially dilutive shares of common stock from employee equity incentive plans are determined by applying the treasury stock method to the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options, the assumed vesting of outstanding RSUs and RSAs, and the assumed issuance of common stock under the stock purchase plan.
Our calculation of potentially dilutive shares includes the number of shares from our equity awards with market conditions or performance conditions that would be issuable under the terms of such awards at the end of the reporting period. For equity awards with a market condition, the number of shares included in the diluted share count as of the end of each period presented is determined by measuring the achievement of the market condition as of the end of the respective reporting periods. For equity awards with a performance condition, the number of shares that qualified for vesting as of the end of each period presented are included in the diluted share count when the condition for their issuance was satisfied by the end of the respective reporting periods. See "Note10 - Stock-Based Compensation Plans" for further discussion of our equity awards with market or performance conditions.
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A summary of basic and diluted Net income per share is presented in the following table:
| Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, | December 30, | December 31, | |
| (In thousands, except per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Net income | $61,131 | $259,061 | $178,882 |
| Shares used in basic Net income per share | 137,623 | 137,694 | 137,321 |
| Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plans | 699 | 2,096 | 3,346 |
| Shares used in diluted Net income per share | 138,322 | 139,790 | 140,667 |
| Basic Net income per share | $0.44 | $1.88 | $1.30 |
| Diluted Net income per share | $0.44 | $1.85 | $1.27 |
The computation of diluted Net income per share excludes the effects of employee equity incentive plans that are antidilutive, aggregating to approximately 1.0 million,0.4 million, and 0.5 million, respectively, in fiscal2024,2023, and2022.
Note3 - Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following tables provide information about revenue from contracts with customers disaggregated by channel and by geographical market, based on ship-to location of the customer:
| Year Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue by Channel · December 28, · December 30, · December 31, | ||||||
| (In thousands) · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 | ||||||
| Distributors | $455,160 | 89% | $644,181 | 87% | $591,229 | 89% |
| Direct | 54,241 | 11% | 92,973 | 13% | 69,127 | 11% |
| Total revenue | $509,401 | 100% | $737,154 | 100% | $660,356 | 100% |
| Revenue by Geographical Market | ||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||
| China | $206,380 | 40% | $239,192 | 32% | 296,917 | 45% |
| Japan | 81,043 | 16% | 110,403 | 15% | 90,902 | 14% |
| Other Asia | 45,324 | 9% | 94,170 | 13% | 77,085 | 12% |
| Asia | 332,747 | 65% | 443,765 | 60% | 464,904 | 71% |
| Americas | 101,217 | 20% | 145,839 | 20% | 100,260 | 15% |
| Europe | 75,437 | 15% | 147,550 | 20% | 95,192 | 14% |
| Total revenue | $509,401 | 100% | $737,154 | 100% | $660,356 | 100% |
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Contract Balances
Our contract assets relate to our rights to consideration for licenses and royalties due to us as a member of the HDMI Founders consortium. The balance results primarily from the amount of estimated revenue related to HDMI that we have recognized to date, but which hasnot yet been distributed to us by the HDMI licensing agent. Contract assets are recorded in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The following table summarizes activity during the periods presented:
| (In thousands) | |
|---|---|
| Contract assets as of December 31, 2022 | $7,347 |
| Revenues recorded during the period | 12,941 |
| Transferred to Accounts receivable or collected | (9,094) |
| Contract assets as of December 30, 2023 | $11,194 |
| Revenues recorded during the period | 14,408 |
| Transferred to Accounts receivable or collected | (7,724) |
| Contract assets as of December 28, 2024 | $17,878 |
Contract liabilities are included in Accrued liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table summarizes activity during the periods presented:
| (In thousands) | |
|---|---|
| Contract liabilities as of December 31, 2022 | $17,666 |
| Less: Product shipments from prepaid customer deposit | (12,946) |
| Accruals for estimated future stock rotation and scrap returns | 9,867 |
| Less: Release of accruals for recognized stock rotation and scrap returns | (9,283) |
| Contract liabilities as of December 30, 2023 | $5,304 |
| Unperformed performance obligations | 6,945 |
| Accruals for estimated future stock rotation and scrap returns | 13,051 |
| Less: Release of accruals for recognized stock rotation and scrap returns | (14,118) |
| Contract liabilities as of December 28, 2024 | $11,182 |
Note4 - Balance Sheet Components
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable donot bear interest and are shown net of an allowance for expected lifetime credit losses, which reflects our best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. We determine this allowance through an assessment of known troubled accounts, analysis of our accounts receivable aging, historical experience, expectations for future economic conditions, management judgment, and other available evidence.
| December 28, | December 30, | |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Accounts receivable | $81,060 | $104,373 |
| Less: Allowance for credit losses | — | — |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for credit losses | $81,060 | $104,373 |
We hadno material bad debt expense in fiscal2024, 2023, or2022.
Inventories
| December 28, | December 30, | |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Work in progress | $82,273 | $65,396 |
| Finished goods | 21,137 | 33,430 |
| Total inventories, net | $103,410 | $98,826 |
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Accrued Liabilities
Included in Accrued liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are the following balances:
| December 28, | December 30, | |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Current portion of liability for non-cancelable contracts | $13,534 | $11,418 |
| Contract liabilities | 11,182 | 5,304 |
| Liability for expiring production materials | 7,019 | 2,172 |
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 5,818 | 5,571 |
| Foreign, VAT, and other taxes payable | 3,375 | 6,758 |
| Other accrued liabilities | 4,710 | 4,825 |
| Total accrued liabilities | $45,638 | $36,048 |
Other Long-Term Liabilities
Included in Other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are the following balances:
| December 28, | December 30, | |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Long-term portion of liability for non-cancelable contracts | $16,022 | $7,668 |
| Long-term portion of uncertain tax positions | 2,518 | 21,888 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 5,376 | 11,179 |
| Total other long-term liabilities | $23,916 | $40,735 |
Note5 - Property and Equipment
| December 28, | December 30, | |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 |
| Production equipment and software | $161,525 | $159,950 |
| Leasehold improvements | 15,387 | 13,519 |
| Office furniture and equipment | 1,977 | 1,933 |
| 178,889 | 175,402 | |
| Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (125,901) | (125,856) |
| Total property and equipment, net | $52,988 | $49,546 |
For fiscal years2024,2023, and2022 depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment was $19.3 million, $17.3 million, and $13.8 million, respectively.
Property and Equipment – Geographic Information
Our Property and equipment, net by country at the end of each period was as follows:
| December 28, | December 30, | |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 |
| United States | $26,578 | $29,467 |
| Taiwan | 11,234 | 10,222 |
| Philippines | 6,086 | 4,602 |
| China | 2,504 | 2,778 |
| Other | 6,586 | 2,477 |
| Total foreign property and equipment, net | 26,410 | 20,079 |
| Total property and equipment, net | $52,988 | $49,546 |
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Note6 - Intangible Assets and Goodwill
In connection with our previous acquisitions, we have recorded identifiable intangible assets related to existing technology, customer relationships, and trade name / trademarks, based on guidance for determining fair value under the provisions of ASC820, "Fair Value Measurements." We amortize the intangible assets using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives. Additionally, we have entered into license agreements forthird-party technology and recorded them as intangible assets. These licenses are being amortized to Research and development expense over their estimated useful lives.
Our review of our strategic long-range plan completed at the end of fiscal2024 concluded that the originally acquired Mirametrix intangible assets had limited future revenue potential due to a decline in customer demand, which we determined was an indicator of impairment. Our assessment of the fair value of these intangible assets concluded that they had been fully impaired as of* December 28, 2024,and we recorded an impairment charge of $13.9 million for fiscal2024* in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. No impairment charges relating to acquired intangible assets were recorded for fiscal2023 or2022.
The following tables summarize the details of our Intangible assets, net as of* December 28, 2024and December 30, 2023*:
| (In thousands) | Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) | Gross | Impairment | Accumulated Amortization | Intangible assets, net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing technology | — | $124,487 | $(7,473) | $(117,014) | $— |
| Customer relationships | — | 32,734 | (5,425) | (27,309) | — |
| Trade name / trademarks | — | 1,500 | (1,031) | (469) | — |
| Licensed technology | 5.4 | 9,366 | — | (4,779) | 4,587 |
| Total identified intangible assets | $168,087 | $(13,929) | $(149,571) | $4,587 |
| (In thousands) | Weighted Average Amortization Period (in years) | Gross | Impairment | Accumulated Amortization | Intangible assets, net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Existing technology | 5.1 | $124,487 | $— | $(115,085) | $9,402 |
| Customer relationships | 6.1 | 32,734 | — | (25,909) | 6,825 |
| Trade name / trademarks | 10.0 | 1,500 | — | (319) | 1,181 |
| Licensed technology | 6.2 | 7,127 | — | (3,561) | 3,566 |
| Total identified intangible assets | $165,848 | $— | $(144,874) | $20,974 |
We recorded amortization expense related to intangible assets on the Consolidated Statements of Operations as presented in the following table:
| Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, | December 30, | December 31, | |
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Research and development | $1,218 | $1,074 | $1,054 |
| Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 3,479 | 3,478 | 3,778 |
| $4,697 | $4,552 | $4,832 | |
The annual expected amortization expense related to intangible assets is as follows:
| Fiscal year | (In thousands) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,653 |
| 2026 | 1,641 |
| 2027 | 1,230 |
| 2028 | 63 |
| Total | $4,587 |
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Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the underlying net tangible and intangible assets. The goodwill balance at* December 28, 2024is comprised of approximately $315.4 million from prior acquisitions. No impairment charges relating to goodwill were recorded for fiscal2024*,2023, or2022.
Note7 - Long-Term Debt
On* September 1, 2022,we entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the“2022* Credit Agreement”), which provides for afive-year secured revolving loan facility with an aggregate principal amount of up to $350 million. We intend to use the revolving loan facility for working capital and general corporate purposes.
At our option, the revolving loans accrue interest at a per annum rate based on ranges determined by our consolidated total leverage ratio of either (i) the base rate (as defined in the2022 Credit Agreement) plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 1.00%, or (ii) the adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") for interest periods of1, 3 or6 months plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 2.00%. Interest is due and payable in arrears quarterly for loans bearing interest at the base rate and at the end of an interest period (or at eachthree-month interval in the case of loans with interest periods greater thanthree months) in the case of loans bearing interest at the adjusted Term SOFR. In addition, we pay a quarterly commitment fee of 0.20% on the unused portion of the revolving facility.
The revolving loans under the2022 Credit Agreement* maybe repaid and reborrowed at our discretion, with any remaining outstanding principal amount due and payable on the maturity date of the revolving loan on September 1, 2027.At December 28, 2024and December 30, 2023,we hadno borrowings outstanding under the2022* Credit Agreement, as we paid off the outstanding balance of our revolving loans during thethird quarter of fiscal2023.
Interest expense related to our long-term debt is included in Interest expense on our Consolidated Statements of Operations as follows:
| Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, | December 30, | December 31, | |
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Contractual interest | $— | $2,701 | $4,500 |
| Amortization of original issuance discount and debt costs | 266 | 266 | 310 |
| Total interest expense related to long-term debt | $266 | $2,967 | $4,810 |
Note8 - Restructuring
In * September 2024,our management commenced an internal restructuring plan ("the* Q3 2024 Plan"), which includes a global workforce reduction. Under this plan, we have incurred restructuring costs of approximately $7.6 million through December 28, 2024.TheQ3 2024 plan is expected to be largely complete in thefirst half of fiscal year2025.
In thethird quarter of2023, our management approved and executed an internal restructuring plan (the*“Q3* 2023 Plan”), which included a targeted workforce reduction intended to reorganize critical roles and focus skillsets in key growth markets. We incurred restructuring costs of approximately $5.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively, in fiscal2024 and2023. Under this plan, approximately $7.3 million of total costs have been incurred through* December 28, 2024.All actions planned under theQ3* 2023 plan have been implemented.
In* September 2022,our management approved and implemented additional contract cancellations and workforce reductions under theQ2* 2019 Sales Plan, an internal restructuring plan that our management approved and executed in* April 2019.TheQ2* 2019 Sales Plan focused on a restructuring of the global sales organization through cancellation of certain contracts and a workforce reduction. Under theQ2 2019 Sales Plan, we recorded a credit adjustment of approximately $0.6 million in fiscal2024, incurredno restructuring costs in fiscal2023, and incurred approximately $1.0 million of incremental restructuring costs in fiscal2022. Under this plan, approximately $2.5 million of total expense has been incurred through* December 28, 2024.All actions planned under theQ2* 2019 Sales Plan have been implemented.
Other restructuring activity in the periods presented consisted of expense adjustments on previous plans. Costs and adjustments on restructuring plans are recorded to Restructuring on our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The restructuring accrual balance is presented in Accrued liabilities and in Other long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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The following table displays the activity related to our restructuring plans:
| (In thousands) | Severance & Related (1) | Lease Termination & Fixed Assets | Other (2) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accrued Restructuring at January 1, 2022 | $251 | $7,130 | $— | $7,381 |
| Restructuring | 303 | 1,608 | 640 | 2,551 |
| Costs paid or otherwise settled | (154) | (2,846) | — | (3,000) |
| Accrued Restructuring at December 31, 2022 | $400 | $5,892 | $640 | $6,932 |
| Restructuring | 1,848 | 56 | 4 | 1,908 |
| Costs paid or otherwise settled | (758) | (1,440) | (24) | (2,222) |
| Accrued Restructuring at December 30, 2023 | $1,490 | $4,508 | $620 | $6,618 |
| Restructuring | 12,896 | 15 | (620) | 12,291 |
| Costs paid or otherwise settled | (12,481) | (1,559) | — | (14,040) |
| Accrued Restructuring at December 28, 2024 | $1,905 | $2,964 | $— | $4,869 |
| (1) | Includes employee relocation costs and outplacement costs |
| (2) | Includes termination fees on the cancellation of certain contracts |
Note9 - Leases
We have operating leases for corporate offices, sales offices, research and development facilities, storage facilities, and a data center, all of which are leased under operating leases that expire at various times through2029. Our leases have remaining lease terms of less than 1 year to 5 years, some of which include options to extend for up to 5 years, and some of which include options to terminate within 1 year. The weighted-average remaining lease term was 3.0 years and the weighted-average discount rate was 6.0% as of* December 28, 2024.We recorded fixed operating lease expense of $8.5 million, $7.8 million, and $7.6 million, respectively, for fiscal2024*,2023, and2022.
The following table presents the lease balance classifications within the Consolidated Balance Sheets and summarizes their activity during fiscal2024:
| Operating lease right-of-use assets · (In thousands) | |
|---|---|
| Balance as of December 30, 2023 | $14,487 |
| Right-of-use assets obtained for new lease contracts during the period | 7,428 |
| Amortization of right-of-use assets during the period | (7,530) |
| Impairment of right-of use asset during the period (recorded in Restructuring charges) | (384) |
| Adjustments for present value and foreign currency effects | (131) |
| Balance as of December 28, 2024 | $13,870 |
| Operating lease liabilities · (In thousands) | |
|---|---|
| Balance as of December 30, 2023 | $16,310 |
| Lease liabilities accrued for new lease contracts during the period | 7,428 |
| Accretion of lease liabilities | 977 |
| Operating cash used for payments on lease liabilities | (9,567) |
| Adjustments for present value and foreign currency effects | 103 |
| Balance as of December 28, 2024 | 15,251 |
| Less: Current portion of operating lease liabilities (included in Accrued liabilities) | (5,818) |
| Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion | $9,433 |
Lease obligations for facilities restructured prior to the adoption of Topic842 totaled approximately $3.0 million at* December 28, 2024*and continued to be recorded in Other long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of* December 28, 2024*are as follows:
| Fiscal year | (In thousands) |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,491 |
| 2026 | 4,635 |
| 2027 | 2,825 |
| 2028 | 2,224 |
| 2029 | 452 |
| Total lease payments | 16,627 |
| Less: amount representing interest | (1,376) |
| Total lease liabilities | $15,251 |
Note10 - Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Employee and Director Stock Options, Restricted Stock, and ESPP Plans
As of* December 28, 2024,we havetwo* active equity incentive plans, the*"2023* Equity Incentive Plan" (which was adopted in2023 and superseded the*"2013* Incentive Plan", such thatno additional shares will be granted under the2013 Incentive Plan) and the*"2011* Non-Employee Director Equity Incentive Plan", under which shares remain available for grants to employees and non-employee directors, respectively. As of* January 10, 2025,we registered the“2025* Inducement Equity Plan”, under which shares will be available for grants to new hire employees."Incentive stock options" under Section422 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, restricted stock unit ("RSU"), and restricted stock award ("RSA") grants are part of our equity compensation practices for employees who receive equity grants. Options, RSUs, and RSAs generally vest quarterly over afour-year period beginning on the grant date. The contractual terms of options granted donot exceedten years.
We also maintain the2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("2012 ESPP"), pursuant to which eligible employees* maycontribute through payroll deductions up to 10% of base compensation, subject to certain income limits, to purchase shares of our common stock. The purchase price of the shares is the lower of 85% of the fair market value of the stock at the beginning of eachsix*-month offering period or 85% of the fair market value at the end of such period. We have treated the2012 ESPP as a compensatory plan. At* December 28, 2024*, a total of 0.8 million shares of our common stock were available for future purchases under the2012 ESPP.
At* December 28, 2024*, a total of 6.9 million shares of our common stock were available for future grants under the2023 Equity Incentive Plan and the2011 Non-Employee Director Equity Incentive Plan. The2023 Equity Incentive Plan,2011 Non-Employee Director Equity Incentive Plan, and the2025 Inducement Equity Plan donot have any fungible share ratio or counting provision. Shares subject to stock option grants that expire or are canceled, without delivery of such shares, andshares subject to performance-based restricted stock units that arenot delivered due to a failure tonot meet the maximum payout threshold, generally become available for re-issuance under equity incentive plans.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
Total stock-based compensation expense included in our Consolidated Statements of Operations is presented in the following table:
| Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, | December 30, | December 31, | |
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Cost of revenue | $2,731 | $4,506 | $3,674 |
| Research and development | 29,033 | 27,782 | 19,645 |
| Selling, general, and administrative | 21,221 | 37,909 | 32,211 |
| Total stock-based compensation | $52,985 | $70,197 | $55,530 |
The income tax benefit related to total stock-based compensation expense was $6.3 million and $7.6 million, respectively, for fiscal2024 and2023, which is reflected in Income tax (benefit) expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The income tax benefit related to awards vested or exercised during fiscal2024 was $1.7 million. These amounts donot include the indirect effects of stock-based compensation, which primarily relate to the R&D tax credit. The income tax benefit related to awards vested or exercised during fiscal2023 was $10.4 million. The income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation werenot significant for fiscal2022, as they were offset by an increase in the valuation allowance.
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ESPP and Stock Options
The fair values of the shares expected to be issued under the employee stock purchase plan and of each option award on the date of grant were estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model and the assumptions noted in the following table.No new stock options were granted during fiscal2024, 2023, or2022. The expected volatility of both ESPP shares and stock options is based on the daily historical volatility of our stock price, measured over the ESPP purchase period or the expected term of the option. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield on a U.S. Treasuryzero-coupon issue with a remaining term closest to the expected term of the option. The expected term is based on historical vested option exercises and includes an estimate of the expected term for options that are fully vested and outstanding. Dividend yield hasno valuation impact, as we havenot paid any cash dividends since inception and donot intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
The following table summarizes the assumptions used in the valuation of ESPP compensation for the periods presented:
| Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, | December 30, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Employee Stock Purchase Plan | |||
| Weighted average expected volatility | 52.6% | 48.2% | 60.3% |
| Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 4.88% | 5.37% | 3.74% |
| Expected term (in months) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The weighted average fair values for the ESPP, calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the noted assumptions for the ESPP, were $15.50, $24.38, and $15.25 for fiscal years2024,2023, and2022, respectively.
At* December 30, 2023,there wasno unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested employee and director stock options. Compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards is recognized using the straight-line method. We recorded stock-based compensation expense related to the ESPPof approximately$1.8 million, $2.2 million, and $1.5 million in fiscal2024*,2023, and2022, respectively. Related to stock options, we recordedno expense in fiscal2024, 2023, and2022.
The following table summarizes our stock option activity and related information for the year ended* December 28, 2024:*
| (Shares and aggregate intrinsic value in thousands) | Shares | Weighted average exercise price | Weighted average remaining contractual term (years) | Aggregate Intrinsic Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 30, 2023 | 428 | $6.75 | ||
| Granted | — | — | ||
| Exercised | (425) | 6.76 | ||
| Forfeited or expired | (3) | 5.73 | ||
| Balance, December 28, 2024 | — | $— | ||
| Vested and expected to vest at December 28, 2024 | — | $— | — | $— |
| Exercisable, December 28, 2024 | — | $— | — | $— |
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above represents the total pretax intrinsic value (the difference between the Company's closing stock price on the last trading day of the fiscal year and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their options on that day. This amount changes based on the fair market value of the Company's stock. Total intrinsic value of options exercised for fiscal2024,2023, and2022 was $22.9 million, $37.3 million, and $24.3 million, respectively.
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Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Awards and Restricted Stock Awards
The following table summarizes the activity for our time-based RSUs and RSAs for the year ended* December 28, 2024:*
| (Shares in thousands) | Shares | Weighted average grant date fair value |
|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 30, 2023 | 1,881 | $72.31 |
| Granted | 1,854 | 60.74 |
| Vested | (741) | 67.88 |
| Forfeited or expired | (557) | 70.82 |
| Balance, December 28, 2024 | 2,437 | $65.19 |
At* December 28, 2024,there was$155.6 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested time-based RSUs and RSAs. Compensation expense for RSUs and RSAs is recognized using the straight-line method over the related vesting period. In fiscal2024*,2023, and2022, we recorded stock-based compensation expense related to time-based RSUs and RSAsof approximately $51.8 million,$41.5 million, and $30.1 million, respectively.
Market-Based and Performance-Based Awards
In2022 through2024, we granted awards of RSUs with either a market condition or a performance condition to certain executives.
Market-Based and Performance-Based Awards — Grants
In fiscal2024, 2023, and2022, we granted awards of RSUs with a market condition to certain executives. Under the terms of these grants, the RSUs with a market condition vest over athree-year period based on the Company's total shareholder return ("TSR") relative to a specified index. For the2024 and2023 grants, the TSR condition is measured relative to the Russell3000 index oneither thethird anniversary of the grant date, or equally on the first, second, andthird anniversary of the grant date, depending on the executive. For the2022 grants, the TSR condition is measured relative to the Russell2000 index on thethird anniversary of the grant date. The awards* may*vest at 250% or 200%, depending on the executive, if the 75th percentile of the market condition is achieved, with 100% of the units vesting at the 55th percentile, zero vesting if relative TSR is below the 25th percentile, and vesting scaling for achievement between the 25th and 75th percentile.
In fiscal2024, we also granted awards of RSUs with a performance condition to certain executives. Under the terms of these grants, the RSUs with a performance condition will vest if the Company achieves year-over-year revenue growth in excess of an industry benchmark, and the number of shares vested will scale for achievement of year-over-year revenue growth compared to certain targets, with maximum vesting up to 250%. The performance condition will be measured annually after each fiscal year-end forone-fourth of the grants beginning in fiscal2025 through the end of fiscal2028. Vesting of these awards occurs 13 months after the end of each measurement period and the entire award cannot be fully earned untilfive and a half years from grant date.
In fiscal2024, we also granted awards of RSUs with a market condition to our new chief executive officer with vesting tied to the Company's stock price appreciation. The number of shares that become eligible to vest can range from 25% to 250% of the target number of shares, based on the Company's stock price growth over the 6-year service period, which ranges from 25% to 200% stock price growth calculated based on the simple average of the closing Company share price for the trailing60 trading days up to and including the measurement date.No vesting occurs for stock price growth below 25%. Vesting will occur annually after 3 years for a portion of the vesting eligible RSUs.
Market-Based and Performance-Based Awards — Vesting
During fiscal2024, the market condition for the majority of awards granted to certain executives in previous years exceeded the 75th percentile of their TSR condition, and these awards vested at 250% or 200%, as applicable for the respective executive. One award achieved the 54th percentile of its TSR condition and vested at approximately 97%, whileone award didnot meet its minimum TSR threshold for vesting. Also during2024, thesecond tranche of awards granted in fiscal2021 and2022 with a year-over-year revenue growth performance condition vested at the 200% level of achievement, as the Company met the maximum year-over-year revenue growth performance criteria as of* December 31, 2022,and the 13-month vesting period had been met. For thethird* tranche of these awards, the Company met the year-over-year revenue growth performance criteria at the 116.3% level of achievement as of* December 30, 2023.*
During fiscal2023, the market condition for awards granted to certain executives in previous years exceeded the 75th percentile of their TSR condition, and applicable tranches of these awards vested at 250% or 200% for the respective executives. Also during2023, thefirst tranche of awards granted in fiscal2021 with a year-over-year revenue growth performance condition vested at the 200% level of achievement, as the Company met the maximum year-over-year revenue growth performance criteria as of* January 1, 2022,*and the 13-month vesting period had been met.
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During fiscal2022, the market condition for awards granted to certain executives in previous years exceeded the 75th percentile of their TSR condition, and applicable tranches of these awards vested at 250% or 200% for the respective executives. Also during fiscal2022, thefifth andsixth tranches of 40% and 70%, respectively, of the base number of the awards with an EBITDA performance condition vested, as the Company had met the adjusted EBITDA performance criteria on a trailingfour-quarter basis fortwo consecutive trailingfour-quarter periods as of the end of the respective measurement periods.
Market-Based and Performance-Based Awards — Compensation Expense
Forour awards with a market condition or a performance condition, we recorded benefits from forfeitures of approximately $29.0 million due to executive departures, partially offset by stock compensation expense of approximately $28.4 million, in fiscal2024. We incurred stock-based compensation expense of approximately $26.4 million and $24.0 million in fiscal years2023 and2022, respectively. These amounts are recorded as components of total stock-based compensation. At* December 28, 2024,*there was $54.4 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs with a market condition or a performance condition. Awards with a market condition were valued using Monte Carlo simulation models.
The following table summarizes the assumptions used at the grant date in the valuation of RSUs with a market or performance condition:
| Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, | December 30, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| Executive RSUs with a market condition or performance condition | |||
| Weighted average expected volatility | 51.04% to 53.96% | 50.97% to 54.31% | 51.44% |
| Weighted average risk-free interest rate | 3.39% to 4.53% | 4.28% to 4.59% | 1.67% |
| Expected term (years) | 3 to 6 | 3 | 3 |
The following table summarizes the activity for our awards with a market condition or performance condition:
| (Shares in thousands) | Shares | Weighted average grant date fair value |
|---|---|---|
| Balance, December 30, 2023 | 852 | $84.72 |
| Granted | 1,641 | 63.06 |
| Effect of vesting multiplier | 285 | |
| Vested | (551) | 68.32 |
| Canceled | (634) | 92.51 |
| Balance, December 28, 2024 | 1,593 | $62.24 |
Note11 - Common Stock Repurchase Program
On* November 30, 2023,we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a stock repurchase program pursuant to which up to $250 million of outstanding common stock could be repurchased from time to time (the"2024* Repurchase Program"). The duration of the2024 Repurchase Program is through* December 28, 2024.During thefourth* quarter of fiscal2024, we repurchased 366,969 shares for $20.0 million, or an average price paid per share of $54.50. All repurchases were open market transactions funded from available working capital. All shares repurchased pursuant to the2024 Repurchase Program were retired by the end of thefourth quarter of fiscal2024. We repurchased a total of 1,145,560 shares for $67.0 million, or an average price paid per share of $58.48, during fiscal year2024.
On* December 9, 2024,we announced that our Board of Directors had approved a stock repurchase program pursuant to which up to an additional $100 million of outstanding common stock could be repurchased from time to time (the"2025* Repurchase Program"). The duration of the2025 Repurchase Program is through* December 31, 2025.No shares were repurchased under the2025* Repurchase Program during thefourth quarter of fiscal2024.
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Note12 - Income Taxes
We are subject to federal and state income tax as well as income tax in the various foreign jurisdictions in which we operate.
The domestic and foreign components of Income before income taxes were as follows:
| Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, | December 30, | December 31, | |
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Domestic | $2,595 | $55,069 | $30,362 |
| Foreign | 33,634 | 159,787 | 151,750 |
| Income before taxes | $36,229 | $214,856 | $182,112 |
The components of Income tax (benefit) expense are as follows:
| Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, | December 30, | December 31, | |
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Current: | |||
| Federal | $(15,866) | $10,331 | $748 |
| State | 460 | 1,059 | 265 |
| Foreign | 2,573 | 3,019 | 3,637 |
| (12,833) | 14,409 | 4,650 | |
| Deferred: | |||
| Federal | (7,530) | (56,323) | — |
| State | — | — | — |
| Foreign | (4,539) | (2,291) | (1,420) |
| (12,069) | (58,614) | (1,420) | |
| Income tax (benefit) expense | $(24,902) | $(44,205) | $3,230 |
Income tax (benefit) expense differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the applicable U.S. statutory federal income tax rate to pretax income as a result of the following differences:
| Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, | December 30, | December 31, | |
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
| % | % | % | |
| Statutory federal rate | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Adjustments for tax effects of: | |||
| State taxes, net | (8) | (1) | (2) |
| Federal tax credits | (16) | (4) | (1) |
| Stock-based compensation | 9 | (2) | — |
| Foreign rate differential | (25) | (15) | (16) |
| U.S. tax on foreign operations | 18 | 9 | 33 |
| Capital loss expiration | — | — | 1 |
| Valuation allowance | 10 | (29) | (33) |
| Change in uncertain tax benefit accrual | (75) | — | (2) |
| Other | (3) | — | 1 |
| Effective income tax rate | (69) | (21) | 2 |
The decrease in provision for income taxes in fiscal year2024 compared to fiscal year2023 was primarily due to the release of the US federal valuation allowance in the prior year and the recognition of uncertain tax benefits in the current year.
We updated our evaluation of the valuation allowance position in the United States through* December 28, 2024and concluded that we should continue to maintain a full valuation allowance against our state deferred tax assets due to insufficient income sources. We will continue to evaluate both positive and negative evidence in future periods to determine if we will realize the deferred tax assets. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable could be adjusted if sufficient positive evidence exists. We don't have a valuation allowance on a significant portion of our U.S. Federal deferred tax assets or in any foreign jurisdictions as we have concluded that it is more likely thannot* that we will realize the net deferred tax assets in the future periods.
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The components of our net deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
| (In thousands) | December 28, 2024 | December 30, 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax assets: | ||
| Intangible assets | $2,523 | $4,274 |
| Net operating loss carry forwards | 13,332 | 13,829 |
| Tax credit carry forwards | 100,820 | 87,955 |
| Accrued liabilities and reserves | 26,638 | 23,249 |
| Stock-based and deferred compensation | 2,238 | 5,199 |
| Other | 6,791 | 5,162 |
| Total deferred tax assets | 152,342 | 139,668 |
| Less: valuation allowance | (82,684) | (79,100) |
| Net deferred tax assets | 69,658 | 60,568 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
| Fixed assets | 826 | 1,475 |
| Unremitted earnings | 720 | 620 |
| Other | 3,486 | 6,889 |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | 5,032 | 8,984 |
| Net deferred taxes | $64,626 | $51,584 |
| Reported as: | ||
| Deferred tax assets | $66,980 | $57,762 |
| Deferred tax liabilities (included in Other long-term liabilities) | (2,354) | (6,178) |
| Net deferred taxes | $64,626 | $51,584 |
The following table displays the activity related to changes in our valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:
| Fiscal Years Ended | Balance at beginning | Charged (Credit) to costs and | Charged (credit) to other | Balance at end of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | of period | expenses | accounts | period |
| December 28, 2024 | $79,100 | $3,584 | $— | $82,684 |
| December 30, 2023 | $140,533 | $(61,433) | $— | $79,100 |
| December 31, 2022 | $200,438 | $(59,905) | $— | $140,533 |
At* December 28, 2024,we had U.S. federal net operating loss ("NOL") carryforwards (pretax) of approximately $6.8 million which will expire between2027* and2031. We had state NOL carryforwards (pretax) of approximately $132.3 million that substantially all expire at various dates from2025 through2041. We also had federal credit carryforwards of $47.2 million that expire at various dates from2035 through2044, and $84.0 million state credit carryforwards, of which substantially all donot expire.
Future utilization of federal and state net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards* maybe limited if cumulative changes to ownership exceed50%* within anythree-year period, which hasnot occurred through fiscal2024. However, if there is a significant change in ownership, future tax attribute utilization* may*be limited and NOL carryforwards and/or R&D credits will be reduced to reflect the limitation.
Foreign earnings* maybe subject to withholding taxes in local jurisdictions if they are distributed. At December 28, 2024,*U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes werenot provided for on a cumulative total of approximately $3.0 million of the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries. We intend to reinvest these earnings indefinitely.
At* December 28, 2024and December 30, 2023,our unrecognized tax benefits associated with uncertain tax positions were $29.3 million and $61.4 million, respectively, of which $26.3 million and $58.7 million, respectively, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate, subject to valuation allowance. As of December 28, 2024and December 30, 2023,interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits were $0.4 million and $11.3 million, respectively, which arenot* reflected in the table below. We accrue interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in Income tax expense.
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The following table summarizes the changes to unrecognized tax benefits for the fiscal years presented:
| (In thousands) | |
|---|---|
| Balance at January 1, 2022 | $56,231 |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 1,594 |
| Additions based on tax positions of prior years | 2,798 |
| Settlements | (148) |
| Reduction as a result of lapse of applicable statute of limitations | (1,586) |
| Balance at December 31, 2022 | 58,889 |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 2,247 |
| Additions based on tax positions of prior years | 1,128 |
| Reductions for tax positions of prior years | (156) |
| Reduction as a result of lapse of applicable statute of limitations | (696) |
| Balance at December 30, 2023 | 61,412 |
| Additions based on tax positions related to the current year | 3,362 |
| Additions based on tax positions of prior years | 552 |
| Reduction as a result of lapse of applicable statute of limitations | (36,028) |
| Balance at December 28, 2024 | $29,298 |
Our liability for uncertain tax positions (including penalties and interest) was $2.5 million and $21.9 million at* December 28,2024* and* December 30, 2023*, respectively, and is recorded as a component of Other long-term liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
At* December 28, 2024,it is reasonably possible that $0.3 million of unrecognized tax benefits and less than $0.1 million of associated interest and penalties could be recognized during the nexttwelve* months.
The years that remain subject to examination are2021 for federal income taxes,2020 for state income taxes, and2018 for foreign income taxes, including years ending thereafter. However, to the extent allowed by law, the tax authorities* may*have the right to examine prior periods where net operating losses or tax credits were generated and carried forward, and make adjustments up to the amount of the net operating losses or credit carryforward amount.
Note13 - Employee Benefit Plans
Qualified Investment Plan
In1990, we adopted a401(k) tax-deferred savings plan, which provides all employees in the United States who meet certain eligibility requirements with an opportunity to accumulate funds for retirement. Participants* maycontribute up to the amount allowable as a deduction for federal income tax purposes. The plan doesnot* allow investments in the Company's common stock. The plan allows for the Company to make discretionary matching contributions in cash. We recorded matching contributions of approximately $2.8 million, $3.1 million, and $2.8 million in fiscal years2024,2023, and2022, respectively.
Corporate Incentive Plan
For2024,2023, and2022, the Board of Directors of the Company, upon the recommendation of the Compensation Committee, approved the Corporate Incentive Plan (the “CIP”) for the respective fiscal year. The chief executive officer, other executive officers, and other members of senior management, including vice presidents and director-level employees, together with all other employees of the Companynot on the Company's sales incentive plan are eligible to participate in the CIP. Under the CIP, individual cash incentive payments for the eligible employees will be based both on Company financial performance, as measured by achievement of operating income (before incentive plan accruals) and revenue goals within specified ranges established by the Compensation Committee, and Company performance, as measured by the achievement of personal management objectives. The Compensation Committee determines the performance of the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer and other participants based on the achievement of the management objectives established by the Compensation Committee during thefirst quarter of the respective fiscal year. We recorded approximately $1.6 million, $15.0 million, and $25.2 million of expense under the CIP in fiscal2024,2023, and2022, respectively.
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Note14 - Contingencies
On or about* December 19, 2018,Steven De Jaray, Perienne De Jaray and Darrell Oswald (collectively, the “Plaintiffs”) commenced an action against the Company in the Multnomah County Circuit Court of the State of Oregon, in connection with the sale of certain products by the Company to the Plaintiffs in or around2008.* The Plaintiffs alleged the Company violated the Lanham Act, engaged in negligence, fraud, and breach of contract by failing to disclose to the Plaintiffs the export-controlled status of the subject parts. In* January 2019,we removed the action to the United States District Court for the District of Oregon (the “Court”). On May 24, 2023,the Plaintiffs filed asecond* amended complaint, which added Apex-Micro Manufacturing Corporation (“Apex-Micro”) as a plaintiff and removed the violation of the Lanham Act claim. The Plaintiffs sought damages of $180 million, punitive damages, and other remedies. On* January 18, 2024,the court dismissed the claims against the Company by Ms. De Jaray and Mr. Oswald. The trial for the remaining claims was held from January 30, 2024to February 15, 2024.On February 13, 2024,the Court granted the Company’s Rule50* motion in part and entered judgment in the Company’s favor as to all of Mr. De Jaray’s claims and Apex-Micro’s negligence claims. On* February 15, 2024,the jury found that the Company wasnot* liable for all outstanding claims and judgment was entered in favor of the Company. On* March 15, 2024,Mr. De Jaray and Apex-Micro filed a Notice of Appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. On March 18, 2024,Ms. De Jaray filed a separate Notice of Appeal. Ms. De Jaray’s appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute on August 1, 2024.In response to Mr. De Jaray and Apex Micro's request for an extension, their appeal opening brief was due October 7, 2024.Mr. De Jaray and Apex Micro failed to file their appeal opening brief on October 7th. Mr. De Jaray's and Apex Micro's appeal was dismissed for failure to prosecute on October 30, 2024.*
From time to time, we are exposed to certain additional asserted and unasserted potential claims. We review the status of each significant matter and assess its potential financial exposure. If the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding is considered probable and a range of possible losses can be estimated, we then accrue a liability for the estimated loss. Legal proceedings are subject to uncertainties, and the outcomes are difficult to predict. Because of such uncertainties, accruals are based only on the best information available at the time. As additional information becomes available, we reassess the potential liability related to pending claims and litigation and* may*revise estimates.
Note15 - Segment Reporting
ASC280, Segment Reporting, establishes standards for the manner in which companies report financial information about operating segments, products, services, geographic areas and major customers. Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which separate financial information is available and that is regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in deciding how to allocate resources to an individual segment and in assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer.
As of* December 28, 2024,*we have determined that the Company operates in asingle operating and reportable segment: the core Lattice business, which includes silicon-based and silicon-enabling products, evaluation boards, development hardware, and related intellectual property licensing, services, and sales. Our CODM reviews operating results and financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions, allocating resources, and evaluating financial performance.
The following table sets forth the Company’s revenue, significant expenses, and net income by its single operating and reportable segment:
| Year Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| December 28, | December 30, | December 31, | |
| (In thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
| Revenue | $509,401 | $737,154 | $660,356 |
| Gross margin | $340,400 | $514,670 | $452,050 |
| Total operating expenses | $305,943 | $302,400 | $264,683 |
| Net income | $61,131 | $259,061 | $178,882 |
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