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Power Integrations Inc. (NASDAQ:POWI), a leader in high-performance integrated circuits for energy-efficient power conversion with a market capitalization of $3 billion, held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on May 15, 2025, where a series of proposals were voted upon, according to a recent SEC filing. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains robust financial health with more cash than debt on its balance sheet and a remarkable current ratio of 9.1.
The shareholders elected eight nominees to the company’s Board of Directors to serve until the 2026 annual meeting. The votes for each nominee ranged from approximately 48.9 million to 52.1 million, with withheld votes ranging from about 79,583 to 3.3 million. Additionally, there were 2.5 million broker non-votes for this proposal. The company has demonstrated strong shareholder value, maintaining dividend payments for 18 consecutive years and raising them for 12 straight years, as revealed by InvestingPro data.
The compensation of Power Integrations’ named executive officers was approved on an advisory basis with over 40.5 million shares voted for and around 11.6 million against. The shareholders also ratified the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, with over 53.6 million shares voted in favor.
An amendment to eliminate supermajority voting requirements was approved with over 52 million shares voted for the proposal. Furthermore, an amendment to the 2016 Incentive Award Plan was approved, increasing the maximum value of equity awards and cash paid to non-employee directors from $300,000 to $750,000.
A stockholder advisory proposal requesting separate individuals to hold the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer roles was voted against, with approximately 28.5 million shares against the proposal compared to around 23.6 million for it.
These decisions were made based on the votes cast by shareholders at the Annual Meeting, indicating the company’s direction for the coming year as endorsed by its investors. Looking ahead, InvestingPro analysts expect net income growth this year, with the company maintaining its profitability streak. For deeper insights into Power Integrations’ financial health and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers, along with 10+ additional ProTips and detailed financial metrics.
In other recent news, Power Integrations Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter of 2024, with an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.31, exceeding analysts’ forecasts of $0.28. The company achieved a revenue of $106 million, marking a 15% increase compared to the previous year. The revenue growth was primarily driven by advancements in high-voltage semiconductors and strong demand in sectors like automotive and renewable energy. Looking ahead, Power Integrations forecasts its second-quarter 2024 revenue to be around $115 million, plus or minus $5 million, indicating continued growth. Additionally, the company remains confident in achieving mid-teens annual growth, supported by its expanding product portfolio. In terms of market positioning, Power Integrations highlighted its strategic advancements and design wins, particularly in the automotive sector. Meanwhile, analysts from Deutsche Bank (ETR:DBKGn) and Benchmark Company discussed the company’s robust design wins and its potential to reach $100 million in automotive revenue by 2029. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, Power Integrations is poised to capitalize on trends like energy efficiency and electrification.
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