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Sanmina Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Results

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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sanmina Corporation (“Sanmina” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SANM), a leading integrated manufacturing solutions company, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended March 29, 2025 and outlook for its third fiscal quarter ending June 28, 2025.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights

Revenue: $1.98 billionGAAP operating margin: 4.6%GAAP diluted EPS: $1.16Non-GAAP(1) operating margin: 5.6%Non-GAAP(1) diluted EPS: $1.41

Additional Highlights

Cash flow from operations: $157 millionFree cash flow(2): $126 millionShare repurchases: 1.03 million shares for $84 millionEnding cash and cash equivalents: $647 million

(1) 

See Schedule 1 below for information regarding the items excluded from and our use of non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial information contained in this release to their most directly comparable GAAP measures is included in the financial statements furnished with this release.

(2) 

See Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow Statement included in the financial statements furnished with this release.

“We delivered solid financial results for the second quarter, with revenue at the high end and non-GAAP earnings per share exceeding our outlook. Our ability to adapt to the evolving environment is reflected in our consistent operating margin and strong cash generation,” stated Jure Sola, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Our regional manufacturing footprint has enabled us to be agile and responsive to support our customers during these uncertain times. We remain focused on operational execution and driving shareholder value. Based on our results for the first half of fiscal 2025 and our outlook for the third quarter, we remain confident that fiscal 2025 will be a growth year,” Sola concluded.   

Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Outlook
The following outlook is for the third fiscal quarter ending June 28, 2025. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. 

Revenue between $1.925 billion to $2.025 billionGAAP diluted earnings per share between $1.05 to $1.15Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share between $1.35 to $1.45

Safe Harbor Statement
The statements above including our financial outlook for the third quarter fiscal 2025 and expectations for growth in fiscal 2025 generally, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these statements as a result of a number of factors, including adverse changes to the key markets we target; significant uncertainties that can cause our future sales and net income to be variable, including uncertainties related to trade policy; reliance on a small number of customers for a substantial portion of our sales; risks arising from our international operations; geopolitical uncertainty, and the other risk factors set forth in the Company’s annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities Exchange Commission.

The Company is under no obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter any of the forward-looking statements made in this earnings release, the conference call or the Investor Relations section of our website whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.

Company Conference Call Information
Sanmina will hold a conference call to review its financial results for the second quarter and outlook for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 on Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT). The access numbers are: domestic 800-836-8184 and international 646-357-8785. The conference will also be webcast live over the Internet. You can log on to the live webcast at Q2’25 Earnings. Additional information in the form of a slide presentation is available on Sanmina’s website at www.sanmina.com. A replay of the conference call will be available for 48-hours. The access numbers are: domestic 888-660-6345 and international 646-517-4150, access code is 31002#.

About Sanmina
Sanmina Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the industrial, medical, defense and aerospace, automotive, communications networks and cloud infrastructure markets. Sanmina has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information about the Company is available at www.sanmina.com..

Sanmina Contact
Paige Melching
SVP, Investor Communications
408-964-3610

 

Sanmina Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

(GAAP)

(Unaudited)

March 29,
2025

September 28,
2024

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$          647,141

$          625,860

Accounts receivable, net

1,383,116

1,337,562

Contract assets

384,629

384,077

Inventories

1,548,093

1,443,629

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

104,080

79,301

Total current assets

4,067,059

3,870,429

Property, plant and equipment, net

608,749

616,067

Deferred income tax assets

155,685

160,703

Other assets

135,139

175,646

Total assets

$       4,966,632

$       4,822,845

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$       1,351,087

$       1,441,984

Accrued liabilities

125,655

132,513

Deferred revenue and customer advances

443,983

215,553

Accrued payroll and related benefits

134,879

133,129

Short-term debt, including current portion of long-term debt

17,500

17,500

Total current liabilities

2,073,104

1,940,679

Long-term liabilities:

Long-term debt

291,394

299,823

Other liabilities

206,564

220,835

Total long-term liabilities

497,958

520,658

Stockholders’ equity

2,395,570

2,361,508

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$       4,966,632

$       4,822,845

 

Sanmina Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(GAAP)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

March 29,
2025

March 30,
2024

March 29,
2025

March 30,
2024

Net sales

$     1,984,080

$     1,834,595

$     3,990,428

$     3,709,393

Cost of sales

1,807,845

1,679,838

3,646,278

3,393,796

Gross profit

176,235

154,757

344,150

315,597

Operating expenses:

Selling, general and administrative

76,313

69,199

147,158

133,984

Research and development

7,316

6,323

14,340

12,612

Restructuring

990

3,274

2,426

5,464

Total operating expenses

84,619

78,796

163,924

152,060

Operating income

91,616

75,961

180,226

163,537

Interest income

3,723

3,412

7,119

7,069

Interest expense

(4,979)

(8,218)

(9,980)

(16,630)

Other income (expense), net

(1,955)

3,276

(2,684)

2,143

Interest and other, net

(3,211)

(1,530)

(5,545)

(7,418)

Income before income taxes

88,405

74,431

174,681

156,119

Provision for income taxes

17,890

19,122

33,282

40,446

Net income before noncontrolling interest

70,515

55,309

141,399

115,673

     Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

6,307

2,824

12,188

6,120

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$          64,208

$          52,485

$        129,211

$        109,553

Net income attributable to common shareholders per share:

Basic

$               1.18

$               0.94

$               2.38

$               1.95

Diluted

$               1.16

$               0.93

$               2.32

$               1.91

Weighted-average shares used in computing per share amounts:

Basic

54,405

55,585

54,304

56,062

Diluted

55,511

56,699

55,681

57,470

 

Sanmina Corporation

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

March 29,
2025

December 28,
2024

March 30,
2024

GAAP Operating income

$           91,616

$           88,610

$          75,961

GAAP Operating margin

4.6 %

4.4 %

4.1 %

Adjustments:

Stock compensation expense (1)

15,790

15,292

14,651

Distressed customer charges (2)

159

6,872

4,299

Legal (3)

450

1,350

Restructuring and other

3,081

1,436

3,274

Non-GAAP Operating income

$         110,646

$         112,660

$          99,535

Non-GAAP Operating margin

5.6 %

5.6 %

5.4 %

GAAP Net income attributable to common shareholders

$           64,208

$           65,003

$          52,485

Adjustments:

Operating income adjustments (see above)

19,030

24,050

23,574

Legal (3)

(4,967)

Adjustments for taxes (4)

(5,201)

(8,880)

2,849

Non-GAAP Net income attributable to common shareholders

$           78,037

$           80,173

$          73,941

GAAP Net income attributable to common shareholders per share:

Basic

$               1.18

$               1.20

$               0.94

Diluted

$               1.16

$               1.16

$               0.93

Non-GAAP Net income attributable to common shareholders per share:

Basic

$               1.43

$               1.48

$               1.33

Diluted

$               1.41

$               1.44

$               1.30

Weighted-average shares used in computing per share amounts:

Basic

54,405

54,206

55,585

Diluted

55,511

55,853

56,699

(1)

Stock compensation expense

Cost of sales

$             4,931

$             5,024

$            4,416

Selling, general and administrative

10,580

9,962

9,984

Research and development

279

306

251

Total

$           15,790

$           15,292

$          14,651

(2)

Relates to accounts receivable and inventory write-downs associated with distressed customers.

(3)

Represents charges and recoveries associated with certain legal matters.

(4)

Adjustments for taxes include the tax effects of the various adjustments we exclude from our non-GAAP measures, and adjustments related to deferred tax and discrete tax items.

 

Q3 FY25 Earnings Per Share Outlook*:

Q3 FY25 EPS Range

Low

High

GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                  1.05

$                  1.15

Stock compensation expense

$                  0.30

$                  0.30

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$                  1.35

$                  1.45

* Due to uncertainty regarding the timing of recognition of restructuring, acquisition and integration expenses, impairment charges and other unusual or infrequent items, if any, that could be incurred during the third quarter of FY25, an estimate of such items is not included in the outlook for Q3 FY25 GAAP EPS.

 

Sanmina Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Cash Flow

(in thousands)

(GAAP)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

March 29,
2025

March 30,
2024

March 29,
2025

March 30,
2024

Net income before noncontrolling interest

$          70,515

$          55,309

$         141,399

$         115,673

Depreciation

28,208

30,274

60,053

61,000

Other, net

13,921

18,634

35,075

36,819

Net change in net working capital

44,214

(31,900)

(15,731)

(15,150)

Cash provided by operating activities

156,858

72,317

220,796

198,342

Purchases of long-term investments

(14,340)

(700)

(14,640)

(1,300)

Proceeds from long-term investments

49,309

49,309

Net purchases of property & equipment

(30,647)

(29,611)

(47,568)

(63,827)

Cash used in investing activities

4,322

(30,311)

(12,899)

(65,127)

Net share repurchases

(84,340)

(1,255)

(100,453)

(107,605)

Net borrowing activities

(4,375)

(4,375)

(8,750)

(17,195)

Payments for tax withholding on stock-based compensation

(29,312)

(16,222)

(37,655)

(25,491)

Cash used in financing activities

(118,027)

(21,852)

(146,858)

(150,291)

Effect of exchange rate changes

1,165

(886)

(179)

364

Net change in cash, cash equivalents & restricted cash equivalents

$          44,318

$          19,268

$          60,860

$         (16,712)

Free cash flow:

Cash provided by operating activities

$        156,858

$          72,317

$        220,796

$        198,342

Net purchases of property & equipment

(30,647)

(29,611)

(47,568)

(63,827)

$        126,211

$          42,706

$        173,228

$        134,515

Schedule 1

The statements above and financial information provided in this earnings release include non-GAAP measures of operating income, operating margin, net income and earnings per share. Management excludes from these measures stock-based compensation, restructuring, acquisition and integration expenses, impairment charges, amortization charges and other unusual or infrequent items, as adjusted for taxes, as more fully described below.

Management excludes these items principally because such charges or benefits are not directly related to the Company’s ongoing core business operations. We use such non-GAAP measures in order to (1) make more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s operations, both internally and externally, (2) guide management in assessing the performance of the business, internally allocating resources and making decisions in furtherance of Company’s strategic plan, (3) provide investors with a better understanding of how management plans and measures the business and (4) provide investors with a better understanding of our ongoing, core business. The material limitations to management’s approach include the fact that the charges, benefits and expenses excluded are nonetheless charges, benefits and expenses required to be recognized under GAAP and, in some cases, consume cash which reduces the Company’s liquidity. Management compensates for these limitations primarily by reviewing GAAP results to obtain a complete picture of the Company’s performance and by including a reconciliation of non-GAAP results to GAAP results in its earnings releases.

Additional information regarding the economic substance of each exclusion, management’s use of the resultant non-GAAP measures, the material limitations of management’s approach and management’s methods for compensating for such limitations is provided below.

Stock-based Compensation Expense, which consists of non-cash charges for the estimated fair value of equity awards granted to employees and directors, is excluded in order to permit more meaningful period-to-period comparisons of the Company’s results since the Company grants different amounts and value of equity awards each quarter. In addition, given the fact that competitors grant different amounts and types of equity awards and may use different valuation assumptions, excluding stock-based compensation permits more accurate comparisons of the Company’s core results with those of its competitors.

Restructuring, Acquisition and Integration Expenses, which consist of employee severance, lease termination costs, exit costs, environmental investigation, remediation and related employee costs and other charges primarily related to closing and consolidating manufacturing facilities and those associated with the acquisition and integration of acquired businesses, are excluded because such charges (1) can be driven by the timing of acquisitions and exit activities which are difficult to predict, (2) are not directly related to ongoing business results and (3) generally do not reflect expected future operating expenses. In addition, given the fact that the Company’s competitors complete acquisitions and adopt restructuring plans at different times and in different amounts than the Company, excluding these charges or benefits permits more accurate comparisons of the Company’s core results with those of its competitors. Items excluded by the Company may be different from those excluded by the Company’s competitors and restructuring and integration expenses include both cash and non-cash expenses. Cash expenses reduce the Company’s liquidity. Therefore, management also reviews GAAP results including these amounts.

Impairment Charges for Goodwill and Other Assets, which consist of non-cash charges, are excluded because such charges are non-recurring and do not reduce the Company’s liquidity. In addition, given the fact that the Company’s competitors may record impairment charges at different times, excluding these charges permits more accurate comparisons of the Company’s core results with those of its competitors.

Amortization Charges, which consist of non-cash charges impacted by the timing and magnitude of acquisitions of businesses or assets, are also excluded because such charges do not reduce the Company’s liquidity. In addition, such charges can be driven by the timing of acquisitions, which is difficult to predict. Excluding these charges permits more accurate comparisons of the Company’s core results with those of its competitors because the Company’s competitors complete acquisitions at different times and for different amounts than the Company.

Other Unusual or Infrequent Items, such as charges or benefits associated with distressed customers, expenses, charges and recoveries relating to certain legal matters, and gains and losses on sales of assets, are excluded because such items are typically non-recurring, difficult to predict or not directly related to the Company’s ongoing or core operations and are therefore not considered by management in assessing the current operating performance of the Company and forecasting earnings trends. However, items excluded by the Company may be different from those excluded by the Company’s competitors. In addition, these items include both cash and non-cash expenses. Cash expenses reduce the Company’s liquidity. Management compensates for these limitations by reviewing GAAP results including these amounts.

Adjustments for Taxes, which consist of the tax effects of the various adjustments that we exclude from our non-GAAP measures and adjustments related to deferred tax and discrete tax items. Including these adjustments permits more accurate comparisons of the Company’s core results with those of its competitors. We determine the tax adjustments based upon the various applicable effective tax rates. In those jurisdictions in which we do not expect to realize a tax cost or benefit (due to a history of operating losses or other factors), a reduced tax rate is applied.

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TotalEnergies ENEOS signs 15-year PPA with Thailand’s Jintana Intertrade

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NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TotalEnergies ENEOS and Jintana Intertrade Co., Ltd. (Jintana), an established Thai garment manufacturer, signed a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to develop a 650 kilowatt-peak (kWp) rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Jintana’s manufacturing plant in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand.

The rooftop solar installation, with approximately 1,000 solar PV modules, is expected to generate over 1,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) of renewable electricity annually. This will supply around 55% of the site’s total electricity needs and will help avoid more than 480 tons of CO2 emissions annually for Jintana.

Under the PPA, TotalEnergies ENEOS will fully finance, design, install, operate and maintain the system, while Jintana buys the electricity produced throughout the duration of the agreement. This partnership offers Jintana substantial benefits, primarily through electricity cost savings, long-term energy price stability and enhanced sustainability credentials.

“We are pleased to sign this 15-year deal with Jintana, marking the start of our partnership to support their sustainability goals,” said Alexandru Buzatu, Director of TotalEnergies ENEOS Renewables Distributed Generation Asia Pacific. “More corporates are adopting solar energy to reduce costs and meet sustainability targets. Integrating on-site solar power into manufacturing operations is a practical and effective approach for companies to reduce emissions and secure cleaner electricity for the long term.”

“Signing this project with TotalEnergies ENEOS represents an important milestone in Jintana’s sustainability journey. We are pleased to contribute to emissions reduction through the adoption of renewable energy at our manufacturing site and to take a meaningful step toward more sustainable operations. We hope this project will serve as a strong foundation for further progress, and we remain committed to supporting a lower-carbon future,” said Savitee Thanalongkorn, CEO of Jintana Intertrade Co., Ltd.

To learn more about TotalEnergies ENEOS tailored solar solutions, check out the free brochure, or contact directly for more information.

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About TotalEnergies ENEOS Renewables Distributed Generation Asia Pte. Ltd.
The company is a 50/50 joint venture between TotalEnergies and ENEOS to develop onsite B2B solar distributed generation across Asia. It is headquartered in Singapore with a plan to develop 2 GW of decentralized solar capacity over the next five years. https://solar.totalenergies.asia

TotalEnergies and electricity
TotalEnergies is building a competitive portfolio that combines renewables (solar, onshore wind, offshore wind) and flexible assets (CCGT, storage) to deliver clean firm power to its customers. At the beginning of 2026, TotalEnergies has more than 34 GW of gross renewable power generation capacity and aims to achieve over 100 TWh of net electricity production by 2030.

ENEOS Corporation and renewables electricity
ENEOS Group operates solar power plants in Japan and is also participating in renewable energy projects in the United States, Australia, Vietnam and Taiwan Region. Furthermore, ENEOS is actively engaged in power generation projects using biomass, hydroelectric power, wind power, etc. This joint venture is ENEOS’ first overseas renewable energy project using distributed power sources. 

About TotalEnergies
TotalEnergies is a global integrated energy company that produces and markets energies: oil and biofuels, natural gas, biogas and low-carbon hydrogen, renewables and electricity. Our more than 100,000 employees are committed to provide as many people as possible with energy that is more reliable, more affordable and more sustainable. Active in about 120 countries, TotalEnergies places sustainability at the heart of its strategy, its projects and its operations.

About ENEOS Corporation
ENEOS Group has developed businesses in the energy and nonferrous metals segments, from upstream to downstream. The Group’s envisioned goals for 2040 are: becoming one of the most prominent and internationally competitive energy and materials company groups in Asia, creating value by transforming our current business structure, and contributing to the development of a low-carbon, recycling-oriented society with the pursuit of carbon-neutral status in its own CO2 emissions. ENEOS Corporation, one of the principal operating companies in the Group, is contributing to achievement of the Group’s envisioned goals through a broad range of energy businesses. 

TotalEnergies ENEOS Contact
Media Relation: contact.solar.asia@totalenergies.com

About Jintana Intertrade Co., Ltd.
Jintana Intertrade Co., Ltd. is a long-established Thai intimate apparel company with more than 65 years of heritage. The company operates across two core business areas: the development and retail of its own brand, and manufacturing for both its branded business and OEM export customers. Built on a foundation of sincerity, quality and continuous improvement, Jintana combines trusted brand heritage with established manufacturing expertise to serve evolving customer needs in both domestic and international markets.

Jintana Intertrade Co., Ltd. Contact
Media Relation: marketing@jintana.com

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The terms “TotalEnergies”, “TotalEnergies company” or “Company” in this document are used to designate TotalEnergies SE and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by TotalEnergies SE. Likewise, the words “we”, “us” and “our” may also be used to refer to these entities or to their employees. The entities in which TotalEnergies SE directly or indirectly owns a shareholding are separate legal entities. This document may contain forward-looking information and statements that are based on a number of economic data and assumptions made in a given economic, competitive and regulatory environment. They may prove to be inaccurate in the future and are subject to a number of risk factors. Neither TotalEnergies SE nor any of its subsidiaries assumes any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking information or statement, objectives or trends contained in this document whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Information concerning risk factors, that may affect TotalEnergies’ financial results or activities is provided in the most recent Registration Document, the French-language version of which is filed by TotalEnergies SE with the French securities regulator Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF), and in the Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Cautionary Note ENEOS Corporation
The terms “ENEOS”, “ENEOS Group” in this document are used to designate ENEOS Corporation and the consolidated entities that are directly or indirectly controlled by ENEOS Corporation. This document contains certain forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those reflected in any forward-looking statement due to various factors, which include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) macroeconomic conditions and changes in the competitive environment in the energy, resources, and materials industries; (2) the impact of COVID-19 on economic activity; (3) changes in laws and regulations; and (4) risks related to litigation and other legal proceedings.

 

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Taiwan’s Smart Tolling Technology Goes Global as Thailand Launches AI-Powered M81 Motorway System

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TAIPEI, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Sightings of electronic toll collection (ETC) gantries resembling those used on Taiwan’s freeways have recently drawn attention on social media along the Bangkok–Kanchanaburi highway. Far Eastern Electronic Toll Collection Co., Ltd. (FETC) confirmed that the system is part of Thailand’s newly launched M-Flow multi-lane free-flow tolling system on the Intercity Motorway No. 81 Bang Yai – Kanchanaburi Route (M81).

Developed in collaboration with FETC International (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (FETCi Thailand) and the BGSR81 Co., Ltd, the system has officially entered operation, marking a significant milestone in Thailand’s transition toward smart, digitally enabled highway infrastructure.

The launch also strengthens connectivity between Bangkok and Kanchanaburi, effectively creating a “one-day travel corridor” and supporting regional tourism and economic activity.

AI-Driven Tolling Cuts Travel Time to 48 Minutes

According to Kenny Chen, Managing Director of FETCi Thailand, the M81 project demonstrates the flexibility and scalability of Taiwan’s ETC technology in complex international environments.

FETCi Thailand led the design, installation, and implementation of the tolling system and its Traffic Operations Center (TOC). The platform integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to enable data-driven traffic management and operational decision-making. It is also designed for future expansion, including applications such as weigh-in-motion enforcement.

Thailand’s diverse vehicle types and more complex license plate formats presented technical challenges. These were addressed through advanced AI-powered automatic license plate recognition (ALPR), ensuring high accuracy in vehicle identification. Combined with multiple digital payment options, the system allows vehicles to pass through toll points without stopping.

Since its launch, travel time between Bangkok and Kanchanaburi has been reduced from nearly two hours to approximately 48 minutes. Weekend traffic volumes have reached around 55,000 vehicles per day, improving both tourism access and logistics efficiency in western Thailand.

M9 Experience Highlights Strong Economic and Environmental Benefits

FETC has also supported Thailand’s Department of Highways (DOH) since 2022 in deploying and operating the M-Flow system on the M9 motorway, including gantry design and operational consulting.

According to DOH data, the system has increased traffic throughput fivefold and saves motorists an estimated 3.33 million hours annually. It has achieved a benefit-cost ratio of 6.94, meaning each dollar invested generates nearly seven dollars in overall societal value.

In environmental terms, the system reduces fuel consumption by approximately 13.91 million liters per year and cuts carbon emissions by more than 36,000 metric tons, contributing to more sustainable transportation.

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Critical Link Launches World’s First AI-Driven SOM Recommendation Engine, Powered by Rapidflare

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Critical Link and Rapidflare have jointly launched the world’s first AI-driven System on Module Recommendation Engine. Engineers can now describe their requirements in plain language and receive accurate, tailored SOM recommendations in seconds. Together, the two companies are redefining how electronics teams discover and select embedded solutions.

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Critical Link LLC, a leader in system-on-module solutions, has introduced the world’s first AI-driven System on Module Recommendation Engine, powered by Rapidflare’s Rapid Product Selection Agent. The new engine advances Critical Link’s mission to help customers bring embedded products to market faster and more cost-effectively.

Together, Rapidflare and Critical Link are combining their strengths to make the journey from concept to product faster, smarter, and more closely aligned with customer needs. – Amber Thousand, Sr. Director of Marketing, Critical Link

In the electronics industry, selecting the right product often requires manually comparing hundreds of pages of datasheets or relying on rigid parametric search tools. Critical Link’s SOM Recommendation Engine is set to change that. With Rapidflare’s conversational AI agent, customers can describe their requirements in natural language and receive tailored recommendations in a fraction of the time.

“For years customers have asked for a better way to find the right SOM for their application. Launching this AI-driven engine with Rapidflare’s technology is a game changer,” said Amber Thousand, Sr. Director of Marketing at Critical Link. “Their accuracy, domain expertise, and speed of integration made them the clear choice to support our mission.”

Unlike generic AI agents, Rapidflare’s technology is purpose-built for complex product selection workflows. It combines knowledge graph-based reasoning, domain-specific intelligence, and industry guardrails to deliver recommendations that are both fast and reliable for electronics teams.

“The best partnerships happen when your mission aligns with your partner’s mission,” said Navanee Sundaramoorthy, CEO and Founder at Rapidflare. “We’re proud to partner with Critical Link to help make SOM product selection more seamless, intuitive, and efficient for their team and customers.”

Beyond accelerating product selection, the AI engine gives engineers a new way to engage with Critical Link. “We’ve always offered thorough documentation and product support to customers via our website, our engineering wiki, and personal contact. Adding the SOM Recommendation Engine creates a more efficient path for self-discovery, which we see as a growing trend,” said Thousand. “Together, Rapidflare and Critical Link are combining their strengths to make the journey from concept to product faster, smarter, and more closely aligned with customer needs.”

To explore Critical Link’s SOM Recommendation Engine, visit https://www.criticallink.com/som-recommendation-ai-agent/.

To learn more about Rapidflare and its AI-powered product selection solutions, visit Rapidflare’s website: https://www.rapidflare.ai/

About Rapidflare

Rapidflare builds AI-powered domain specific agents for electronics, semiconductors, and other technically complex industries. Its product intelligence powered AI platform gives teams natural-language access to product and engineering knowledge, making it easier to find accurate answers, support customers, and move faster across critical workflows. Rapidflare multiplies the impact of GTM teams by making critical technical knowledge instantly accessible, helping sales, solutions engineering, product marketing, support, and customer success teams move faster and operate with confidence. For more information, visit rapidflare.ai

About Critical Link

Critical Link designs and manufactures CPU-based, FPGA-based, and DSP-based system-on-modules (SOMs) for industrial electronic applications. Its production-ready embedded solutions help customers bring products to market faster and at lower cost by reducing development complexity, risk, and time spent building core processing subsystems from scratch. With a focus on product quality, long-term availability, lifecycle support, and close customer engagement, Critical Link serves OEMs across a wide range of industrial and technically demanding applications. For more information, visit the website: criticallink.com

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