Innovative Product Launches and Design Wins
In Q2, Allegro launched two new Extreme Sense TMR current sensors following the acquisition of Crocus, leading to significant design wins such as a major project for clean energy smart metering application in North America and a large design win with a Japanese OEM for a PHEV inverter.
Strong Performance in China
Sales in China increased by 54% in Q2, with a successful rebalancing of inventory. The company is also localizing production in China, with the first parts from a new supply chain expected by year-end.
Gross Margin Improvement Expected
Allegro expects gross margin to improve to between 49% and 51% for Q3, up from 48.8% in Q2.
Debt Reduction and Financial Management
Allegro made a $25 million voluntary debt payment, reducing the term loan to $375 million, and repriced the term loan to a lower interest rate.