Revenue and Gross Margin Performance
The revenue came in at JPY 334.2 billion with a gross margin of 57.6%, both aligning with expectations. Additionally, operating profit reached JPY 103.2 billion, indicating effective cost management and revenue alignment.
Strong Performance in AI Infrastructure
The AI infrastructure segment showed strong demand, contributing positively to the revenue. This trend is expected to continue into the fourth quarter with efforts to meet demand through increased production.
Data Center Growth
The data center segment, particularly memory interface and NVIDIA PMIC, performed strongly, with expectations for continued demand and potential market share gains.
IIoT Segment Growth
There was a significant increase in the consumer mobile and IoT segments, with share gains noted, indicating a favorable trend in the overall IIoT sector.
Altium Acquisition Progress
Altium's performance is in line with expectations, achieving a 15% year-on-year increase in annual recurring revenue. The transition to a platform company is underway, with Renesas 365 expected to launch by the end of the year.