AIP.NASDAQArteris, INC

DEF 14A: Arteris, Inc. Announces Details for 2024 Annual Stockholders Meeting

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Proxy Statement

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Arteris, Inc. has released its proxy statement for the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, detailing proposals for director elections and auditor ratification.

Summary

  • Arteris, Inc. will hold its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders virtually on June 4, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time.
  • Stockholders of record as of April 8, 2024, are eligible to vote.
  • The meeting will address the election of three Class III directors (Raman K. Chitkara, Isabelle F. Geday, and Claudia Fan Munce) to serve until the 2027 annual meeting.
  • The stockholders will also ratify the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2024.
  • The Board of Directors recommends voting FOR the election of the director nominees and FOR the ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP's appointment.
  • In 2023, Arteris reached $53.7M in revenue with customers shipping over 3 billion SoCs containing Arteris system IP technology.

Sentiment

Score: 7

Explanation: The document conveys a positive outlook, highlighting growth in revenue and customer design starts. While acknowledging economic challenges, it expresses confidence in the company's ability to navigate them.

Positives

  • The company's business has shown consistent growth in revenue, customer design starts, and royalties since its 2021 IPO.
  • Arteris reached $53.7M in revenue in 2023.
  • Customers shipped over 3 billion SoCs containing Arteris system IP technology in 2023.
  • The company is experiencing growth in its SoC integration automation products.
  • Arteris has a strong balance sheet, proven products, and an experienced salesforce.
  • The company believes it is well-positioned to deal with challenging trends in the current economic climate and geopolitical landscape.

Risks

  • The company acknowledges challenging trends in the current economic climate and geopolitical landscape.
  • The company's future success depends on its ability to navigate these challenges.

Future Outlook

Arteris believes it is well-positioned to deal with challenging trends in the current economic climate and geopolitical landscape and is committed to being a leader in its market segment.

Management Comments

  • K. Charles Janac, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer: 'I am proud to say that since our 2021 IPO, our business has shown consistent growth in terms of revenue, customer design starts and royalties.'

Industry Context

The document highlights the increasing complexity of SoC-type semiconductors and the growing importance of system IP in SoC creation, particularly in applications like automotive, machine learning/artificial intelligence, 5G communications, enterprise, and consumer electronics. This reflects a broader industry trend towards more sophisticated and specialized semiconductor designs.

Comparison to Industry Standards

  • The document does not provide specific comparisons to industry standards or competitors.
  • However, the mention of applications in automotive, AI, and 5G suggests that Arteris is targeting high-growth areas within the semiconductor industry, similar to companies like ARM, Cadence Design Systems, and Synopsys.

Related Party Transactions

  • In February 2022, Arteris IP (Hong Kong) Ltd. entered into a Share Purchase and Shareholders Agreement with certain investors and Ningbo Transchip Information Consulting Partnership.
  • In November 2020, Arteris entered into a lease agreement with Isabelle Geday, a member of the Board, with lease payments of $0.2 million in each of 2022 and 2023.
  • In December 2020, Arteris entered into a consulting agreement with Isabelle Geday, a member of the Board, with payments of $0.2 million in each of 2022 and 2023.

Stakeholder Impact

  • Shareholders are asked to vote on key governance matters, influencing the direction and oversight of the company.
  • Employees are subject to a Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, promoting ethical behavior within the company.
  • The company's performance and strategic decisions impact its customers, suppliers, and creditors.

Next Steps

  • Stockholders are encouraged to vote on the proposals outlined in the proxy statement.
  • Stockholders can attend the virtual Annual Meeting on June 4, 2024, to participate and vote.
  • The company will announce voting results via a Current Report on Form 8-K within four business days after the Annual Meeting.

Key Dates

DateDescription
January 1, 2022Start date for disclosed related party transactions.
February 2022Arteris IP (Hong Kong) Ltd. entered into a Share Purchase and Shareholders Agreement with certain investors and Ningbo Transchip Information Consulting Partnership.
May 2022Approved to increase the Lead Independent Directors Annual RSU Award to $250,000 from $200,000.
June 20, 2022Closing date of the Share Purchase and Shareholders Agreement.
August 2022K. Charles Janac served on the board of directors of Transchip.
September 2022Transchip completed a second funding with additional investors.
March 23, 2023The Audit Committee approved the engagement of Deloitte as the independent registered public accounting firm and independent auditor for the year ending December 31, 2023 and, on the same date, dismissed Moss Adams, LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm and independent auditor.
October 2, 2023Effective date of the Companys Policy for Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation (clawback policy).
April 8, 2024Record date for determining stockholders eligible to vote at the Annual Meeting.
April 23, 2024Date on or about when the Notice of Internet Availability was first made available to stockholders.
June 3, 2024Deadline to register to attend the Annual Meeting online (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
June 4, 2024Date of the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (8:30 a.m. Pacific Time).
December 24, 2024Deadline for stockholder proposals to be considered for inclusion in next year's proxy materials.
February 4, 2025Earliest date for stockholders to present a proposal for next year's annual meeting.
March 6, 2025Latest date for stockholders to present a proposal for next year's annual meeting.
April 5, 2025Deadline for stockholders who intend to solicit proxies in support of director nominees other than our nominees to provide notice.

Keywords

Annual Meeting, Proxy Statement, Board of Directors, Stockholders, Director Election, Auditor Ratification, Corporate Governance, Deloitte & Touche LLP, Arteris, SoC, System IP

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