Silvaco Group Stock Price, News & Analysis

Silvaco Group (Nasdaq: SVCO) announced a strategic sales partnership with Micon Global to expand its presence in the EMEA market. The collaboration aims to enhance client access to Silvaco's TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions for semiconductor design and digital twin modeling. Micon Global, with over 20 years of expertise and team members across Europe, will promote Silvaco's complete technology portfolio. The partnership leverages Micon Global's regional expertise and strong client relationships in the semiconductor, electronics, and software sectors to address complex technology and design challenges.

Silvaco Group (Nasdaq: SVCO) announced that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has affirmed the dismissal of all claims against the company brought by Aldini AG. The affirmation supports the previous ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. CEO Babak Taheri expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, emphasizing that this resolution allows the company to focus fully on customer empowerment and industry innovation. Silvaco is a provider of TCAD, EDA software and SIP solutions that enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software.

Silvaco Group (Nasdaq: SVCO) has joined the Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins (SMART) USA Institute, a pioneering initiative under the CHIPS Manufacturing USA program. The Department of Commerce's CHIPS for America program is negotiating to provide $285 million to establish the institute through SRC Manufacturing Consortium

The SMART USA Institute, with over 150 expected partners across industry and academia spanning 30+ states, will have combined funding of $1 billion. The initiative focuses on creating a national open-source digital backbone for semiconductor manufacturing, utilizing digital twin technologies to advance semiconductor design, manufacturing, and packaging.

Silvaco will contribute its FTCO™ solution for AI-driven Digital Twin modeling and its expertise in TCAD and EDA software to optimize semiconductor manufacturing processes.

Silvaco Group reported Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $11.0 million, down 27% year-over-year. The company experienced a GAAP net loss of $(6.6) million and Non-GAAP net loss of $(1.8) million. The quarter was impacted by a shift of a substantial $5.0 million order to Q4 and delays in Chinese orders. Key highlights include acquiring 14 new customers, expanding Victory TCAD and Digital Twin Modeling Platform, and maintaining a strong cash position of $100.4 million. The company's remaining performance obligation balance stands at $32.6 million, with 48% expected to be recognized as revenue in the next 12 months.

Silvaco Group (Nasdaq: SVCO) has announced that its subsidiary Silvaco has achieved ISO 9001 certification for its quality management system supporting TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions. The certification, performed by Schellman Compliance, validates Silvaco's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement across its product portfolio.

The ISO 9001 certification confirms Silvaco's implementation of effective processes and controls for consistent product quality, from design and development to delivery and support. The company's solutions enable semiconductor design and digital twin modeling through AI software, helping semiconductor and photonics companies increase productivity, accelerate time-to-market, and reduce development costs.

Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) announced preliminary unaudited revenue results for Q3 2024 and updated its full-year 2024 outlook. The company expects Q3 2024 revenue to be approximately $11.0 million, excluding a $5.0 million order received in early Q4. Silvaco cited a decline in orders from Asia due to economic challenges and U.S.-China trade tensions.

For the full year 2024, Silvaco revised its guidance:

• Gross bookings: $64-67 million (down from $67-71 million)
• Revenue: $60-63 million (down from $63-66 million)
• Year-over-year growth: 10-16% (down from 16-22%)
• Non-GAAP gross margin: 85-87% (down from 85-89%)
• Non-GAAP operating income: $5.0-8.0 million (down from $8.0-11.0 million)

Despite the adjustments, CEO Babak Taheri expressed confidence in the company's long-term strategy and growth potential.

Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) has appointed Candace Jackson as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary, effective September 23, 2024. With 15 years of experience in both in-house and private practice roles, Jackson will provide strategic legal advice and support Silvaco's global expansion and innovation initiatives.

Prior to joining Silvaco, Jackson served as Deputy General Counsel at Synaptics Incorporated and Assistant General Counsel at US Foods Holding Corp. She also worked as a senior associate at Mayer Brown LLP, contributing to the firm's Public Companies and Corporate Governance practice.

CEO Babak Taheri expressed enthusiasm for Jackson's appointment, highlighting her expertise in corporate law and governance. Jackson, who holds a Juris Doctor from Emory University and a Bachelor's in Sociology from the University of Michigan, will report directly to Taheri as a key member of the executive leadership team.

Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO) has announced the expansion of its Victory TCAD and Digital Twin Modeling Platform to support Planar CMOS, FinFET, and Advanced CMOS Technologies. The 2024 TCAD Baseline Release simulation platform now enables semiconductor companies to accelerate technology development across these advanced technologies.

Key features of the platform include:

• Support for advanced CMOS Process and Device simulation
• Highly accurate 3D process simulation with digital twin-like precision
• Integrated stress simulation for modeling deformed structures
• Cryogenic application support through atomistic quantum transport approach
• Modeling of transistor structures down to 1 Kelvin

This expansion builds on Silvaco's success in Display, Photonics, Memory, and Power Semiconductor markets, now addressing growing markets such as foundries, 5G, AI, and high-performance computing.

Silvaco Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVCO), a provider of TCAD, EDA software, and SIP solutions, announced its expected addition to three US Russell indexes: the Russell 2000®, Russell 3000®, and Russell Microcap®. The inclusion is set to take effect on Monday, September 23, 2024, as part of the Russell indexes' planned third quarter IPO additions.

CEO Babak Taheri highlighted this as an important milestone, anticipating increased visibility and a broader shareholder base. The Russell indexes, widely used by investment managers and institutional investors, are known for their objective market-capitalization rankings and style attributes. As of December 2023, approximately $10.5 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell US indexes.