Adeia (ADEA) investor relations material

Executive summary

• Achieved record annual revenue of $443.4 million in 2025, exceeding guidance, with strong operating income and adjusted EBITDA performance.

• Closed 26 license agreements, including 12 with new customers across OTT, semiconductors, consumer electronics, Pay-TV, and e-commerce, diversifying the revenue base.

• Signed major multi-year agreements with Disney, Microsoft, Amazon, and Major League Baseball, resolving litigation and expanding presence in OTT and sports media.

• Non-Pay-TV recurring revenue grew 22–30% year-over-year in Q4, reflecting successful diversification.

• Expanded IP portfolio by 13% in 2025 through R&D and six tuck-in acquisitions; RapidCool thermal solution evaluated by AI semiconductor leaders.

Financial highlights

• Q4 2025 revenue was $182.6 million, with nine deals including four new license agreements; full-year revenue reached $443.4 million.

• Q4 GAAP net income was $73.7 million; adjusted EBITDA was $133.9 million; full-year GAAP net income was $111.1 million, adjusted EBITDA $277.6 million.

• Q4 adjusted EBITDA margin was 73%; full-year adjusted EBITDA margin was 63%.

• Ended Q4 with $136.7 million in cash and generated $60 million in cash from operations.

• Paid down $60.4 million in debt and repurchased $20 million in shares in 2025; $160 million remains authorized for repurchases.

Outlook and guidance

• 2026 revenue guidance is $395 million to $435 million, with balanced revenue expected between H1 and H2.

• Operating expenses projected at $184 million to $192 million (non-GAAP); litigation expense expected to increase year-over-year.

• Adjusted EBITDA for 2026 expected between $213.4 million and $245.4 million; non-GAAP tax rate at 20–21%.

• Capital expenditures forecasted at $2 million for 2026.

• Board declared a $0.05/share dividend payable March 30, 2026.