Sequans Communications S.A. Q3 FY2025 Earnings Call

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  • Debt Reduction Through Bitcoin Sale: Sequans reduced its convertible debt by 50% via the tactical sale of 970 Bitcoin, lowering its debt-to-NAV ratio to ~35% and freeing up unpledged Bitcoin for strategic initiatives. This enhances strategic flexibility, including potential issuance of preferred shares and execution of ADS buyback programs.
  • Bitcoin Treasury Strategy: Company remains committed to Bitcoin treasury strategy launched in July. While a portion of Bitcoin was sold to reduce leverage, management sees this as a move to unlock long-term value and better utilize treasury tools, including generating yield and future Bitcoin re-accumulation.
  • Current Financial Position: At quarter end, Sequans held 3,234 BTC worth $365.6M. Pro forma cash (including Qualcomm deal escrow release) stands at $23.4M. Current NAV per ADS is approximately $12, significantly above current share price ($7), indicating a deep value opportunity.
  • Q3 2025 Financial Results:
    • Total Revenue: $4.3M (↓ 47.3% QoQ from Q2, due to absence of Qualcomm licensing revenue)
    • Gross Margin: 40.9% (↓ from 64.4% in Q2)
    • Operating Loss: $20.4M (included $8.2M unrealized Bitcoin impairments)
    • Net Loss: $6.7M or $0.48 per diluted ADS (narrowed from $9.1M in Q2)

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Operator: Welcome to the Third Quarter 2025 Sequans Earnings Conference Call. My name is Jonathan, and I will be your operator for today's call. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, today's program is being recorded. I would now like to turn the program over to David Hanover, Investor Relations. David, you may begin. David Hanover: Thank you, Jonathan, and thank you to everyone participating in today's call. Joining me on the call from Sequans Communications are Georges Karam, CEO and Chairman; and Deborah Choate, CFO. Before turning the call over to Georges, I would like to remind our participants of the following important information on behalf of Sequans. First, Sequans issued an earnings press release this morning, and you'll find a copy of the release on the company's website at www.sequans.com under the Newsroom section. Second, this conference call contains projections and other forward-looking statements regarding future events or our future financial performance and potential financing sources. All statements other than present and historical facts and conditions contained in this release, including any statements regarding our business strategy, cost optimization, strategic plans, the ability to enter into new strategic agreements, expectations for sales, our ability to convert our pipeline to revenue and our objectives for future operations are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1999, Section 27A of th

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