Egor Tolmachev's questions to AEHR TEST SYSTEMS (AEHR) leadership • Q4 2025
Question
Egor Tolmachev of Freedom Capital Markets asked about the potential impact of reports that TSMC may exit GaN foundry services by 2027 and questioned the typical timeline for a new AI client to complete qualification and make a purchasing decision.
Answer
President & CEO Gayn Erickson stated that a potential TSMC exit from GaN would likely have minimal impact, as he believes that business would shift to other foundries or IDMs that Aehr already engages with. Regarding AI customer timelines, Erickson referenced the first AI customer's journey from evaluation to order, which took several quarters, and estimated that a decision for a new evaluation could potentially be made within approximately six months, with orders following thereafter.