NOTE 2 - SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial reporting. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. These condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the Company’s annual audited consolidated financial statements and, in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for the fair statement of the Company’s financial information. We have a 52- or 53-week fiscal year that ends on the last Saturday in December. Fiscal year 2023 was a 52 week fiscal year; fiscal year 2024 is also a 52 week fiscal year. The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 shown in this report are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending 2024. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023. There have been no material changes in our significant accounting policies as described in our consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023, except as detailed below regarding accounting for investments. For further detail, see Note 2 in the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2023. Use of estimates The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the amounts and events reported and disclosed in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions and factors, including the current economic environment, that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an on-going basis, management evaluates its estimates, judgments, and assumptions. The most significant estimates and assumptions relate to useful lives of intangible assets, impairment assessment of intangible assets and goodwill and income taxes. Investments Debt Investments Marketable debt securities consist of highly liquid U.S. government bonds with maturities of up to six months when purchased. These debt investments are classified as Available For Sale investments and measured at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). We consider all highly liquid debt investments that are readily convertible into cash and have an original maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase to be cash equivalents. Debt investments with original maturities of greater than three months and less than one year, are classified within other current assets. Available for sale debt investments are subject to a periodic impairment review. For investments in an unrealized loss position, we determine whether a credit loss exists. We recognize an allowance for credit losses, up to the amount of the unrealized loss when appropriate, and write down the amortized cost basis of the investment if it is more likely than not we will be required or we intend to sell the investment before recovery of its amortized cost basis. Equity Investments Equity investments consist of investments in marketable equity securities. Equity investments are measured and recorded at fair value with changes in fair value, whether realized or unrealized, recorded in the statement of operations. Equity investments are classified within other current assets. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash The following is a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash as of each period end: | | | | | | | | | As of | U.S. dollars in millions | | June 29, 2024 | | December 30, 2023 | Cash | | $ | 50 | | $ | 58 | Short term deposits | | | 224 | | | 222 | Money market funds | | | 927 | | | 932 | U.S. Government bonds | | | 2 | | | — | Restricted cash (within other current and other long-term assets) | | | 13 | | | 14 | Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash presented in the consolidated statements of cash flows | | $ | 1,216 | | $ | 1,226 |
Fair value measurement The carrying value of short term deposits classified as cash equivalents approximates their fair value due to the short maturity of these items. The Company’s investment in money market funds is measured at fair value within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they consist of financial assets for which quoted prices are available in an active market. Interest income related to money market funds for the three months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023 amounted to $12 million and $12 million, respectively; and $24 million and $20 million for the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively. The Company’s investment in U.S. government bonds is measured at fair value within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they consist of U.S. government bonds for which quoted prices are available in an active market. The Company’s marketable equity investments are measured at fair value within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because they consist of investments in marketable equity securities for which quoted prices are available in an active market. The carrying amounts of trade accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of their generally short maturities. Research and development, net Research and development expenses are expensed as incurred, and consist primarily of personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies for research and development activities. The Company occasionally enters into best-efforts nonrefundable, non-recurring engineering (“NRE”) arrangements pursuant to which the Company is reimbursed for a portion of the research and development expenses attributable to specific development programs. The Company does not receive any additional compensation or royalties upon completion of such projects and the potential customer does not commit to purchase the resulting product in the future. The participation reimbursement received by the Company does not depend on whether there are future benefits from the project. All intellectual property generated from these arrangements is exclusively owned by the Company. Participation in expenses for research and development projects are recognized on the basis of the costs incurred and are netted against research and development expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Research and development reimbursements of $12 million and $16 million were offset against research and development costs in the three months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively; and $48 million and $33 million were offset in the six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, respectively. Derivatives and hedging Beginning in 2021, as part of Intel’s corporate hedging program, Intel hedges forecasted cash flows denominated in Israeli Shekels (“ILS”) related to the Company. ILS is the largest operating expense currency of the Company. Intel combines all of its ILS exposures, and as part of Intel’s hedging program enters into hedging contracts to hedge Intel’s combined ILS exposure. Derivative gains and losses attributed to these condensed consolidated financial statements are recorded under accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects the statement of operations. During the fourth quarter of 2022, the Company de-designated its remaining cash flow hedges for forecasted operating expenses denominated in ILS and no longer participates in the hedging services agreement with Intel. As the hedged transactions and cash flows related to the outstanding instruments were expected to occur as originally forecasted, the associated gains and losses deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet were reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the originally hedged transactions affect earnings. Any subsequent changes in the fair value of the outstanding derivative instruments after the de-designation and termination of hedge accounting were immediately reflected in operating expenses. The change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) relating to gains (losses) on derivatives used for hedging was as follows: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Three Months Ended | | Six Months Ended | U.S. dollars in millions | | June 29, 2024 | | July 1, 2023 | | June 29, 2024 | | July 1, 2023 | Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 10 | Tax effects | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1) | Other comprehensive income (loss), net | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 9 |
Income Tax The provision for income tax consists of income taxes in the various jurisdictions where the Company is subject to taxation, primarily the United States and Israel. For interim periods, the Company recognizes an income tax benefit (provision) based on the estimated annual effective tax rate, calculated on a worldwide consolidated basis, expected for the entire year. The Company applies this rate to the year-to-date pre-tax income. The overall effective tax rate is influenced by valuation allowances on tax assets for which no benefit can be recognized due to the Company’s recent history of pretax losses sustained. Tax jurisdictions with forecasted pretax losses for the year for which no benefit can be recognized are excluded from the calculation of the worldwide estimated annual effective tax rate, and any associated tax provision or benefit for those jurisdictions is recorded separately. During the periods presented in the condensed consolidated financial statements, certain components of the Company’s business operations were included in the consolidated U.S. domestic income tax return filed by the Company’s Parent. The Company also files various foreign income tax returns on a separate basis, distinct from its Parent. The income tax provision included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements has been calculated using the separate return method, as if the Company had filed its own tax returns. The Company has entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement with its Parent that establishes the amount of cash payable for the Company’s share of the tax liability owed on consolidated tax return filings with its Parent. Any differences between taxes payable to the Company’s Parent under the Tax Sharing Agreement and the current tax provision computed on a separate return basis, is reflected as adjustments to additional paid-in capital in the condensed consolidated statement of changes in equity and financing activities within the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows (see also Note 7). The Company reflects tax loss and tax credit carry-forward attributes under the separate return method approach. Such tax attributes may not be benefited in the same period as the Company’s Parent on a consolidated tax return. As a result, there are inherent differences between the Company’s separate tax return method approach and certain actual tax returns filed on a consolidated basis with Intel. Concentration of credit risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to a concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, which include: short-term deposits, money market funds and U.S. government bonds; and also trade accounts receivable. The majority of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are invested in banks domiciled in the U.S. and Europe, as well as in Israel. Generally, these cash equivalents may be redeemed upon demand. Short term bank deposits are held in the aforementioned banks. The money market funds consist of institutional investor money market funds and are readily redeemable to cash, and the U.S. government bonds are also highly liquid. Accordingly, management believes that these bank deposits, money market funds and U.S. government bonds, have minimal credit risk. The Company’s accounts receivables are derived primarily from sales to Tier 1 suppliers to the automotive manufacturing industry located mainly in the U.S., Europe, and China. Concentration of credit risk with respect to accounts receivables is mitigated by credit limits, ongoing credit evaluation, and account monitoring procedures. Credit is granted based on an evaluation of a customer’s financial condition and, generally, collateral is not required. Trade accounts receivable are typically due from customers within 30 to 60 days. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and has not experienced any material losses in the periods presented. The Company recognizes an allowance for credit losses for any potential uncollectible amounts. The allowance is based on various factors, including historical experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances, credit quality of the customers, and other reasonable and supportable information. This allowance consists of an amount based on overall estimated exposure for the receivable portfolio and amounts identified for specific customers. Expected credit losses are recorded as general and administrative expenses in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income. As of June 29, 2024 and December 30, 2023, the credit loss allowance of trade accounts receivable was not material. For the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 and July 1, 2023, the charge-offs and recoveries in relation to the credit losses were not material. Customer concentration risk The Company’s business, results of operations, and financial condition for the foreseeable future will likely continue to depend on sales to a relatively small number of customers. In the future, these customers may decide not to purchase the Company’s products, may purchase fewer products than in previous years, or may alter their purchasing patterns. Further, the amount of revenue attributable to any single customer or customer concentration generally may fluctuate in any given period. In addition, a decline in the production levels of one or more of the Company’s major customers, particularly with respect to vehicle models for which the Company is a significant supplier, could reduce revenue. The loss of one or more key customers, a reduction in sales to any key customer or the Company’s inability to attract new significant customers could negatively impact revenue and adversely affect the Company’s business, results of operations, and financial condition. See Note 9 related to customers that accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total revenue and more than 10% of the total accounts receivable balance for each of the periods presented in these condensed consolidated financial statements. Dependence on a single supplier risk The Company purchases all its System on Chip (“EyeQ™ SoC”) from a single supplier. Any issues that occur and persist in connection with the manufacture, delivery, quality, or cost of the assembly and testing of inventory could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. See below regarding a shortage in EyeQ™ SoCs that the Company experienced during 2021 and 2022 and may experience in the future, including in ECUs for SuperVision™ and other components for our products. Supply chain risk During the fiscal years 2022 and 2021, the semiconductor industry experienced widespread shortages of substrates and other components and available foundry manufacturing capacity. Furthermore, STMicroelectronics, the Company’s sole supplier, was not able to meet our demand for EyeQ™ SoCs during 2022, causing a significant reduction in the Company’s inventory levels. Starting in late 2022 and early 2023, such supply chain disruptions, raw material shortages and manufacturing limitations abated and during 2023, we successfully increased levels of EyeQ™ SoC inventory on hand, mitigating the potential for future supply constraints to cause a shortfall of chips. However, in the event of a reoccurrence of supply chain constraints, and subject to the duration and severity thereof, we may be required to operate with minimal or no inventory of EyeQ™ SoCs or SuperVision™ ECUs on hand. As a result, we are substantially reliant on timely shipments of EyeQTM SoCs from STMicroelectronics and ECUs from Quanta Computer (or other suppliers) to fulfill customer orders and if such a shortfall of chips of ECUs were to occur, we may be unable to offset future supply constraints through the use of inventory on hand. Our results of operations in the three and six months ended June 29, 2024 have not been impacted by any shortfall of chips. Although we cannot fully predict the length and the severity of the impact these pressures would have on a long-term basis, we do not anticipate that our current supply chain constraints would materially adversely affect our results of operations, capital resources, sales, profits, and liquidity on a long-term basis. New Accounting pronouncements Accounting Pronouncements effective in future periods In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09 Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The ASU improves the transparency of income tax disclosures by requiring (1) consistent categories and greater disaggregation of information in the rate reconciliation and (2) income taxes paid disaggregated by jurisdiction. It also includes certain other amendments to improve the effectiveness of income tax disclosures. For public business entities, the ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements. In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07 Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The ASU improves reportable segments disclosure requirements, primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the potential impact of this guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
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