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Navitas Semiconductor Corp (NASDAQ:NVTS) (market cap: $365 million) has announced the appointment of KPMG LLP as its new independent registered public accounting firm, replacing Moss Adams LLP. This change was approved by the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors on March 27, 2025, and took effect the following day. According to InvestingPro data, the company maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 5.69, indicating robust short-term financial health despite recent market challenges.
The semiconductor company, based in Torrance, California, disclosed that the reports from Moss Adams for the fiscal years ending December 31, 2024, and 2023, did not contain any adverse opinion or disclaimer and were not modified in terms of audit scope or accounting principles. Throughout those fiscal years and the subsequent interim period up to the date of the report, there were no disagreements with Moss Adams on matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure that would have warranted a reference in their reports. InvestingPro analysis shows the company holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet, though it’s currently experiencing rapid cash burn - one of 12+ key insights available to subscribers.
However, Navitas Semiconductor did acknowledge several material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting during these periods. These weaknesses pertained to deficiencies in the control environment, risk assessment, control activities, and monitoring activities. Specific issues included insufficient processes for risk identification and analysis, lack of competent personnel for complex transactions and internal control, and ineffective controls over journal entries, share-based payments, license and release agreements, valuation of earnout liabilities, and determination of reportable segments and reporting units for goodwill.
While the company has taken measures to remediate these material weaknesses, as of the end of the fiscal year 2024, certain weaknesses remained unaddressed. The Audit Committee has discussed these issues with Moss Adams and has authorized them to respond fully to the inquiries of KPMG regarding the material weaknesses.
The company’s decision to appoint KPMG was not due to any disagreements or reportable events with Moss Adams. The information is based on a press release statement and the company’s filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. With the next earnings report due on May 8, 2025, investors can access comprehensive analysis and Fair Value estimates through InvestingPro’s detailed research reports, which provide deep-dive analysis of 1,400+ US stocks, including Navitas Semiconductor.
In other recent news, Navitas Semiconductor reported its Q4 2024 earnings, revealing an EPS of -$0.06, which met market expectations, but the company missed its revenue forecast by reporting $18 million against an expected $23.99 million. Despite this revenue shortfall, Navitas achieved a full-year revenue growth of 5%, reaching $83.3 million in 2024. The company maintains a strong cash position with $87 million and no debt, which provides some financial stability. In terms of analyst activity, Baird analysts reduced the price target for Navitas to $4.00 from $5.00, maintaining an Outperform rating, while Jefferies lowered the target to $2.50 from $3.00, keeping a Hold position. These adjustments reflect differing views on the company’s future, with Jefferies noting weakening end market demand, yet anticipating a cyclical bottom in Q1 2025. On the corporate governance front, Navitas Semiconductor amended its bylaws to shorten the deadline for stockholder director nominations, aiming to streamline the nomination process for its board of directors. The company’s focus on the data center market and its strategic efforts to reduce costs are seen as steps towards reaching its financial goals, including a target to achieve positive EBITDA by 2026.
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