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- **Strategic Expansion**: $1 billion+ European defense pipeline and $15.4M U.S. Army microLED award drive growth.
- **Financial Stability**: Q3 net income $4.1M, cash position $26.5M after $41M equity raise.
- **Innovation Momentum**: Neural display tech demonstrated for drone control, with R&D investment planned.
- **Defense Growth**: 80%+ backlog visibility for 2026, targeting 2027-2030 programs in thermal sights and SBMC.
- **Operational Efficiency**: SG&A reduced 70% YoY, automation driving 2026 fab efficiency gains.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Highlighted strategic partnerships with Theon International, Unusual Machines, and Ondas Holdings to expand into defense and UAV markets.
- Announced a $15.4 million U.S. Army award for sovereign-source color microLED development, targeting Soldier Borne Mission Command (SBMC) programs.
- European pipeline opportunity exceeds $1 billion, with $8 million in R&D orders for Theon's night vision systems.
- Emphasized modernization of manufacturing with automation and fab-lite model, reducing costs and improving quality.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 2025 revenue $12 million (down 9% YoY), driven by thermal weapon sight sales offsetting pilot helmet declines.
- Net income $4.1 million ($0.02/share) vs. net loss $3.5 million prior year, due to reduced litigation accruals.
- Cash position strengthened to $26.5 million post-Q3, with $41 million raised from strategic investors.
- SG&A expenses decreased 70% YoY to $1.6 million, reflecting legal expense reductions.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Neural Display Progress**: Demonstrated eye-controlled drone application at AUSA, with R&D investment planned behind color microLED.
- **European Expansion**: Expect $8 million in 2026 R&D orders, scaling to $100+ million by 2028 via Theon partnership.
- **SBMC Program**: 40% of $1 billion pipeline tied to U.S. Army SBMC, with production expected 2027.
- **OpEx Outlook**: SG&A to stabilize at $1.5-2 million/quarter post-legal expenses, no material headcount growth.


Kopin Corporation (KOPN) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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