10-KPeriod: FY2024

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd Annual Report, Year Ended Apr 27, 2024

Filed June 24, 2024For Securities:CRDO

Summary

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (CRDO) reported a fiscal year 2024 revenue of $193.0 million, a slight increase from $184.2 million in fiscal year 2023. The company, a provider of high-speed and power-efficient connectivity solutions for the data infrastructure market, saw growth in product engineering services and product sales, although IP license revenue saw a decline. Despite revenue growth, the company incurred a net loss of $28.4 million in fiscal year 2024, an increase from a net loss of $16.5 million in fiscal year 2023, primarily due to significant investments in research and development. The company continues to benefit from secular tailwinds in the data infrastructure market, driven by AI/ML and increasing network traffic, positioning it to capitalize on future demand. Financially, Credo ended fiscal year 2024 with $66.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and a working capital of $485.6 million. The company's growth strategy focuses on extending its leadership in SerDes technologies, broadening its product portfolio, acquiring new customers, and deepening relationships with existing ones. A key risk remains the high customer concentration, with the top 10 customers accounting for 86% of revenue in fiscal year 2024, including two customers representing 39% and 15% respectively.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue grew 4.8% year-over-year to $193.0 million in fiscal year 2024, driven by strong performance in product engineering services and product sales.
  • 2The company reported a net loss of $28.4 million in fiscal year 2024, an increase from $16.5 million in fiscal year 2023, attributed to increased R&D and SG&A expenses, including share-based compensation.
  • 3Gross margin improved by 4.2 percentage points to 61.9% in fiscal year 2024, primarily due to a higher mix of high-margin product engineering services and improved product sales gross margins.
  • 4Research and Development (R&D) expenses increased by 24.4% to $95.5 million, representing 49.5% of revenue, highlighting the company's investment in innovation and future growth.
  • 5Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses also rose by 24.8% to $60.2 million, reflecting increased headcount and share-based compensation.
  • 6The company ended the fiscal year with $66.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and $485.6 million in working capital, indicating a solid liquidity position.
  • 7Customer concentration remains a significant factor, with the top 10 customers accounting for 86% of total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

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