Valens Semiconductor Ltd

Valens Semiconductor Ltd. engages in the provision of semiconductor products. It operates through the Audio-Video and Automotive segments. The Audio-Video segment delivers plug-and-play convergence and distributes interfaces through a single long-distance category cable. The Automotive segment pertains to Valens Automotive products, which enables in-vehicle connectivity for car architectures. The company was founded by Dror Jerushalmi, Massad Eyal, Eyran Lida, Gaby Gur-Cohen, Nadav Banet, and Alon Benzaray on October 26, 2006 and is headquartered in Hod Hasharon, Israel.

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Valens Semiconductor reports record revenues and eyes EBITDA breakeven

Valens Semiconductor demonstrated strong financial performance in 2022, with a focus on revenue growth and achieving adjusted EBITDA breakeven by the end of 2023.
The company's strengths lie in its market relevance, innovation, competitive edge in the automotive segment, and strategic partnerships.
Challenges include managing higher inventory levels, balancing expenses for breakeven, and ensuring sustainable growth amidst increased spending.
Opportunities arise from market expansion in audio-video applications, financial improvement targets, automotive product investments, and strategic collaborations for future growth.

Valens Semiconductor achieves record revenues in Q1 2023 earnings call

Valens Semiconductor's Q1 2023 performance reflects strong revenue growth and margin improvement, driven by strategic product expansions. While facing short-term profitability challenges, the company's focus on innovation and market diversification positions it well for future growth.

Valens Semiconductor achieves record revenues, eyes automotive growth opportunities

Valens Semiconductor's Q2 2023 performance reflects strong revenue growth and operational improvements, with a focus on profitability and long-term growth. Despite short-term challenges, the company's strategic partnerships and product deployments position it well for future success. Opportunities in connectivity and automotive applications present avenues for revenue expansion and market penetration.

Valens Semiconductor reports Q3 revenues in line with guidance

Valens Semiconductor demonstrated solid revenue performance in Q3 2023, with a focus on expanding their chipset offerings in connectivity solutions and automotive sectors. While facing financial challenges, the company remains optimistic about future growth opportunities and profitability.

Valens Semiconductor posts strong earnings, eyes growth through innovation

Valens Semiconductor's Q4 and full year 2023 performance was strong, supported by robust financials
While facing challenges in automotive growth, the company's focus on innovation and partnerships presents opportunities
Maintaining financial stability and pursuing growth through advanced chip technology are key strategies for Valens
Limited visibility for 2024 underscores the need for strategic product mix considerations

Valens Semiconductor surpasses Q1 revenue expectations, focuses on growth

Valens Semiconductor exceeded revenue expectations in Q1 2024, showcasing operational efficiency and a strong balance sheet.
Despite challenges in key segments, the company is strategically expanding collaborations and introducing new chipsets to drive growth.
Maintaining a focus on innovation and partnerships, Valens remains poised to capitalize on market opportunities and drive future success.

Valens Semiconductor surpasses revenue guidance, eyes growth in AI markets

Valens Semiconductor exceeded revenue expectations, driven by organic growth and strategic acquisitions, despite an EBITDA loss.
The company's focus on AI-driven markets and positive product feedback position it well for future growth opportunities.
Challenges include profitability concerns, margin projections, and financial risks tied to acquisition earn-out payments.
Overall, Valens Semiconductor remains committed to growth strategies and market expansion, with a strong product portfolio.

Valens Semiconductor excels in Q3, eyes growth opportunities ahead

Valens Semiconductor demonstrated strong performance, entering new markets and exceeding financial targets.
While facing organizational changes and an EBITDA loss, the company's balance sheet strength and product reception are notable.
Opportunities lie in strategic investments, market expansion, and upcoming Investor Day to drive growth.

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HOD HASHARON, Israel , Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-performance connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced that after more than eight years of serving as Chief Financial Officer, Dror Heldenberg will be stepping down to pursue other opportunities, effective September 1, 2023. Mr. Heldenberg will continue to advise Valens Semiconductor to support a smooth transition.

Valens Semiconductor Announces CFO Transition

LG Electronics Vehicle component Solutions(VS) Company to integrate Valens Semiconductor's VA7000 in its active safety next-generation camera system project, part of its Digital Cockpit Electronics Solutions to enable Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) for Automotive OEMs Automotive OEMs are expected to be able to benefit from this inaugural solution starting 2026 Key benefits of the VA7000 chipset family include Superior Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) performance and Reduced Total System Cost (TSC) Solidifies MIPI A-PHY's position as the leading connectivity standard of choice to enable a variety of ADAS applications HOD HASHARON, Israel , Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-performance connectivity solutions for the automotive and audio-video markets, today announced that LG Vehicle component Solutions (VS) Company, a leader in the automotive components sector headquartered in Seoul, Korea, has selected Valens Semiconductor's VA7000 MIPI A-PHY chipset family for its next generation camera system project. Automotive OEMs are expected to be able to benefit from this inaugural solution starting 2026.

LG Electronics Selects Valens Semiconductor's VA7000 MIPI A-PHY Compliant Chipsets for its Next Generation Camera System Project

Valens Semiconductor, Ltd. (VLN) reported break-even quarterly earnings per share versus the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of $0.05.

Valens Semiconductor, Ltd. (VLN) Reports Break-Even Earnings for Q2

Delivered Record Quarterly Revenue and Implemented a Plan to Improve Efficiency   HOD HASHARON, Israel , Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-performance connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Valens Semiconductor Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

HOD HASHARON, Israel , July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-performance connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced that it will release its second quarter 2023 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. In conjunction with this announcement, Valens Semiconductor will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

Valens Semiconductor to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results on August 9, 2023

HOD HASHARON, Israel , July 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-performance connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Peter Kuo as a Board and audit committee member.

Valens Semiconductor Announces Changes to Its Board of Directors

Bringing to market an end-to-end solution in compliance with the Intel®  Smart Display Module (SDM) platform BEAVERTON, Ore. , June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The HDBaseT Alliance, Professional Audio-Video's largest interoperable ecosystem has announced that its members Apantac, a leading manufacturer of multiviewers, video walls, extension, and signal processing solutions, Sharp/NEC, a global leader in the projector and display markets, and Valens Semiconductor (NYSE:VLN), a premier provider of high-performance connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, have partnered to bring HDBaseT 3.0 to digital display and video wall installations.

HDBaseT Alliance Members Apantac, Sharp/NEC, and Valens Semiconductor Partner to Bring HDBaseT 3.0 to Large Displays, Projectors, and Video Walls

Addresses the fast-growing multi-camera videoconferencing market by offering a unified meeting room experience with a flexible, efficient, and high-performance connectivity solution HOD HASHARON, Israel , June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-performance connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, announced that it is collaborating with Taiwan-based iCatch Technology, a leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) image processing IC (Integrated Chip) fabless semiconductor design company, to develop a multi-camera videoconferencing solution that will provide an improved and consistent user experience in-and-across conference rooms.

Valens Semiconductor and AI Image Processing Company iCatch Technology Collaborate to Bring a 360-Degree Multi-Camera Videoconferencing Solution to Market

HOD HASHARON, Israel , June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-speed connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced that it will participate in the 9th Annual Roth MKM Conference on June 21 and June 22, 2023. 9th Annual Roth MKM Conference: Valens Semiconductor CFO Dror Heldenberg and VP Investor Relations Daphna Golden will be available for one-on-one and small group investor meetings during those days.

Valens Semiconductor to Participate in the 9th Annual Roth MKM Conference

Aligning Research & Development (R&D) resources by streamlining development platforms The plan includes a 15% employee headcount reduction across various departments and is expected to save approximately $9 million annually in operating expenses Plan is expected to be completed by end of Q3 2023 On track with several automotive OEM bids for the A-PHY compliant VA7000, expecting first design wins in 2023 Engineering samples of the VS6320, the new high-performance USB3.2 extension solution, are expected to be shipped by Q4 2023 to address the growing demand for high-performance USB peripherals in videoconferencing, medical and industrial markets HOD HASHARON, Israel , June 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-performance connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets announced the company's plan to improve operational efficiency and revised full year 2023 financial outlook.

Valens Semiconductor Announces a Plan to Improve Operational Efficiency

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HOD HASHARON, Israel , June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-performance connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced that it will be demonstrating at Infocomm International 2023 its videoconferencing solutions that will enable the evolution of meeting spaces, boosting more inclusive and collaborative videoconferencing set ups as per the reality of today's flexible workplaces. 80 audio-video manufacturers will be exhibiting products embedding Valens Semiconductor chipsets, including over a dozen product launches.

Valens Semiconductor to Showcase Meeting Room Videoconferencing Solutions that Enable More Productive Hybrid Workplaces at Infocomm International 2023

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Delivered Record Quarterly Revenue with Growing Contribution from Automotive   HOD HASHARON, Israel , May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-speed connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023.

Valens Semiconductor Reports First Quarter 2023 Results

HOD HASHARON, Israel , May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-speed connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced that it will participate in the Oppenheimer's 24th Annual Israeli Conference on May 21, 2023. Oppenheimer's 24th Annual Israeli Conference: Participating on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Valens Semiconductor to Participate in Oppenheimer's 24th Annual Israeli Conference

HOD HASHARON, Israel , April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-speed connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced that it will release its first quarter 2023 financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. In conjunction with this announcement, Valens Semiconductor will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 8:30 a.m.

Valens Semiconductor to Announce First Quarter 2023 Financial Results on May 10, 2023

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Valens Semiconductor Ltd. has a strong track record in setting the industry standard first in the audio video market and now the automotive market, resulting in first mover advantages for the company. Within the automotive market, Valens MIPI A-PHY gives OEMs the highest bandwidth, longest distance, lowest error rate, and lowest total system cost.

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Valens leverages the high-profit nature of its Audio Video segment to tap into the high-growth nature of autonomous vehicles. The company competes against Marvell/AVGO with VA6000 and against ADI/TXN with VA7000. VLN technology uses the MIPI standard, which is the interface used in all smartphones today.

Valens Semiconductor: The Hidden Gem Of In-Vehicle Networking

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HOD HASHARON, Israel , March 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Valens Semiconductor Ltd. (NYSE: VLN), a premier provider of high-speed connectivity solutions for the audio-video and automotive markets, today announced that it or any of its subsidiaries do not hold cash deposits or securities, nor do they have debt with Silicon Valley Bank.

Valens Semiconductor Issues Statement Regarding Silicon Valley Bank

Valens Semiconductor, Ltd. (VLN) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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