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Arteris, Inc. (AIP) - Q2 2026 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2026. Arteris, Inc. is a leading provider of semiconductor system IP, including Network-on-Chip (NoC) interconnect IP and SoC integration automation software. The company operates as a single segment and is classified as an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company. A significant event during the period was the acquisition of Cycuity, Inc. on January 14, 2026, for approximately $43.1 million, expanding Arteris's portfolio into hardware security verification.

Key Financial Metrics (Six Months Ended June 30, 2026)

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenue increased 42% year-over-year (YoY) to $47.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared to $33.0 million in the prior year period. This was driven by new license agreements, increased variable royalties, and revenue from the Cycuity acquisition.
• Expense Increases: Operating expenses rose 39% YoY to $63.4 million. Research and Development (R&D) increased 30% to $31.2 million, and Sales and Marketing (S&M) increased 39% to $17.9 million, primarily due to headcount growth and integration costs from the Cycuity acquisition.
• Acquisition Impact: The company recorded $2.8 million in acquisition-related costs, including a $2.1 million change in the fair value of contingent consideration for the Cycuity deal. Goodwill increased from $4.2 million to $35.3 million.
• Equity Financing: The company fully exhausted its $75.0 million "at-the-market" (ATM) offering program, raising net proceeds of approximately $72.0 million. This significantly improved liquidity, with cash and cash equivalents rising from $33.9 million at year-end 2025 to $93.3 million.
• Income Tax Benefit: The company recorded a $3.0 million income tax benefit (vs. $1.1 million expense in the prior year), primarily due to the release of a valuation allowance associated with intangible assets acquired from Cycuity.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Outlook: Management expects R&D expenses to continue increasing in absolute terms but decrease as a percentage of revenue in the medium to long term. The company anticipates that cash and investments will be sufficient to meet liquidity needs for at least the next 12 months.
• Key Performance Indicators: As of June 30, 2026, Annual Contract Value (ACV) was $90.9 million (up from $63.9 million in 2025), and ACV plus royalties was $99.5 million. There were 26 Confirmed Design Starts in Q2 2026.
• Management Commentary: The acquisition of Cycuity positions Arteris to address growing concerns regarding hardware security in chiplets and SoCs. The company continues to invest in engineering headcount to support growth and next-generation product development.
• Risks and Contingencies:
  • Geopolitical/Trade: Significant revenue (23.2% in H1 2026) is derived from China. U.S. export controls and trade restrictions pose a risk to future revenue in this region.
  • Legal: Ongoing monitoring of intellectual property litigation involving Network System Technologies, LLC (NST) regarding interconnect technology.
  • Leadership Transition: CFO Nicholas B. Hawkins announced his retirement, effective September 7, 2026, with a transition plan in place.
  • Profitability: The company has a history of net losses and an accumulated deficit of $193.7 million; future profitability is not guaranteed.

Investor Verification Checklist

• ATM Program Status: Verify that the $75 million ATM program is fully exhausted and assess the timeline for any new equity financing.
• Cycuity Integration: Monitor the realization of synergies and the performance of the hardware security verification software line relative to the $43.1 million purchase price.
• China Exposure: Track the impact of evolving U.S. export controls on the 23.2% of revenue derived from Chinese customers.
• Contingent Consideration: Review future earnings for volatility related to the $11.1 million contingent consideration liability tied to Cycuity's bookings targets.
• CFO Transition: Confirm the appointment of a permanent successor to CFO Nicholas B. Hawkins following his September 2026 retirement.