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Release Date: May 29, 2026
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
Positive Points
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Sivers Semiconductors AB ( SIVEF ) has significantly expanded its opportunity pipeline to just shy of $800 million, a 77% increase over the last five months.
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The company has secured its second-year US CHIPS Act contract for the electronic warfare program, indicating continued government support.
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Sivers is on track for multiple product ramps in 2027, including automotive LiDAR, AI data center lasers, and SATCOM, which are expected to drive significant revenue growth.
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The company is making strategic investments in its sales organization and financial controls in preparation for a potential US dual listing.
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Sivers has a strong and balanced board composition with expertise in US markets and M&A, supporting its growth and strategic initiatives.
Negative Points
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Q1 revenues were down 22% year over year, impacted by revenue timing effects and adverse FX movements.
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Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was negative $13.8 million, reflecting revenue timing effects and continued investments.
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The US government shutdown led to delays in defense-related revenue, affecting the first half of 2026.
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There is a meaningful headwind from currency fluctuations, with the US dollar down 14% and the British pound down 6% compared to the previous year.
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The transition from an engineering-led to a product-led company is ongoing, with potential risks in execution and customer program transitions.
Q & A Highlights
Q: Now that we are well into 2026, have you started to see defense spending approvals clear, and when do you expect this delayed defense revenue to fully reflect in your financial results? A: We are holding to our full-year revenue targets and expect to catch up on the work despite the delays. We are working to deliver key deliverables against year two in our defense-related programs.
Q: How is the US government shutdown affecting your business, and why is the fallout lasting for the whole first half of the year? A: The shutdown has caused delays in defense spending approvals. The full contract approval for the US CHIPS Act came in April-May, impacting the first half of the year. We aim to recover in the second half.
Q: Are the growing momentum and orders from Tachyon Networks primarily expanding existing customer deployments, or are they opening up new geographic markets? A: It's a combination of both. They are seeding new products into existing zones and exploring new geographic markets for deployment.
Q: What is the next step in the dual listing process? A: We have completed substantial preparatory work for a potential dual listing. The timing and structure depend on market conditions, and we are ensuring we can move quickly if a decision is made.
Q: How is Sivers planning to defend its differentiation and pricing power against larger vertically integrated competitors? A: We focus on staying nimble with our technologies and staying ahead of competitive trends. Our ability to deliver the right products at the right time ensures we remain relevant and important in the ecosystem.
For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript .
