The following is a summary of the Renesas Electronics Corporation (RNECF) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Renesas reported Q1 2024 revenues of 351.8 billion yen, a decrease of 2.8% from the previous quarter, and a gross margin of 56.7%.

• The operating profit reached 113.5 billion yen, resulting in an operating profit margin of 32.3%.

• The company's attributable profit was 105.9 billion yen.

Business Progress:

• Renesas has restructured its approach from a product-based to a customer and application-focused one, primarily targeting automotive and industrial sectors.

• The acquisition of Altium is on schedule.

• Growth is expected in the automotive sector due to AI enhancements and the DDR5 transition while data center and infrastructure segments are already showing strong growth.

• The company is increasing inventory investment in anticipation of rising automotive sales.

• Despite a 6% market share decline in the MCU automotive sector, plans are underway to recover the loss over the next few years.

• Investments are channelled towards the transition to 40 nano technology to meet market demands.

• Renesas plans to strengthen its power segment in line with computing capabilities, rather than solely aiming for profit from power.

• With China contributing significantly to local design, despite some sourcing changes, the company aims to maintain its advantage in MCUs while responding to the shifting trends in the auto industry.

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