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- **Revenue Surge**: Q3 2025 revenue up 102% to $7.1M, with UZ Energy contributing 45%.
- **AI Breakthrough**: Molecular Universe 1.0 enables custom electrolyte production via Hisun JV, reducing EV battery costs by 12%.
- **Liquidity Strength**: $214M cash on hand, with $195-200M expected by year-end.
- **2026 Growth Plan**: Target to double 2025 revenue ($20-25M) through ESS, drones, and AI-driven materials.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- **Record Q3 Revenue Growth**: $7.1 million, up 102% from Q2, driven by AI strategy and UZ Energy acquisition. 45% of revenue came from UZ Energy's ESS sales.
- **Molecular Universe 1.0 Launch**: MU-1.0 features Ask, Search, Formulate, Design, and Predict capabilities, enabling battery material discovery and formulation. On-premise deployment addresses enterprise data security needs.
- **Hisun JV Expansion**: Joint venture with Hisun to produce custom electrolytes for EV, ESS, and drone applications, reducing CapEx and accelerating commercialization.
- **Drones and EV Growth**: South Korea factory scaling pouch cell production for drones, with EV electrolyte supply starting in 2026.
- **2026 Outlook**: Expect to double 2025 revenue ($20-25M) through ESS, drones, and AI-driven material supply chains.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- **Q3 Financials**: GAAP net loss $20.9M, 51% gross margin (78% services, 15% products). Strong liquidity of $214M post-UZ acquisition.
- **Share Repurchase**: $1.6M spent on 1.3M shares, reflecting confidence in long-term growth.
- **2025 Guidance Update**: Full-year revenue raised to $20-25M, up from prior $15-20M range.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **MU Monetization**: SaaS subscriptions (enterprise tiers 1-3) and material sales, with materials generating higher margins. 40+ enterprise trials underway.
- **UZ Energy Growth**: 2025 ESS revenue projected at $10-15M, targeting $30M+ in 2026 with AI-enhanced BMS.
- **Liquidity Position**: $195-200M expected by year-end, sufficient to fund growth without additional capital raises.
- **MU Roadmap**: 2026 focus on electrode process optimization, cell manufacturing, and enterprise-specific AI models.

SES AI Corporation (SES) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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