Revenue and Profitability Beat Expectations
Total company revenue beat the top-end of guidance at $141.7 million, with QNX division revenue at $65.8 million, Secure Communications at $67.3 million, and Licensing at $8.6 million. Adjusted EBITDA was $21.1 million, with EPS beating expectations at $0.03 and $0.02 for Q4 and the full fiscal year, respectively.
Strong Cash Position
Total cash and investments increased by $144 million, driven by a significant increase in operating cash flow to $42 million and the collection of the initial tranche of cash from the Cylance deal of approximately $80 million.
QNX's Growth and Strategic Wins
QNX's royalty backlog grew to approximately $865 million, demonstrating the addition of future expected royalty revenue. The division secured design wins with leading OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, particularly in automotive, ADAS, and cockpit domain controllers.
Successful Cylance Transaction
Closed the Cylance transaction with Arctic Wolf, receiving approximately $80 million in cash and 5.5 million common shares, retaining AI/ML endpoint security patents, and expecting a significant tax shield for future profits.
Cost Reduction Achievements
Exceeded the target of removing approximately $150 million of costs from the run rate, significantly transforming profitability with total company adjusted EBITDA at $39.3 million for the year.