Strong Gross Margin Performance
Achieved a gross margin of 46.3%, a 570 basis points expansion compared to Q2, driven by favorable product mix and improved volume from higher-margin back-end semi solutions.
Successful Integration of Alfamation
Alfamation contributed $5.4 million in revenue and strengthened positions in automotive, life sciences, and consumer electronics markets.
Sequential Improvement in Back-End Semi
Back-end semiconductor orders were up sequentially for the third consecutive quarter, showing signs of recovery.
Efficient Cost Management
Aligned cost structure with market conditions, reducing headcount by 10% in base businesses, resulting in operating margin expanding by 60 basis points and adjusted EBITDA margin improving by 180 basis points.
Promising Outlook for Automotive and Gallium Nitride Markets
Order pipeline increased with improvements in back-end semi demand and larger automotive projects. Excitement around gallium nitride technology due to higher efficiency in high-power applications.