Rambus Inc. (RMBS) as of March 31, 2026 presents a strongly positive liquidation recovery posture relative to the semiconductor peer universe, driven by a dominant liquid asset base and a lean, unsecured liability stack. Under liquidation lens methodology: cash and cash equivalents of $134.3M recover at par; AFS marketable securities of $651.8M (amortized cost $652.8M, fair value $651.8M with only $1.0M gross unrealized loss) recover near par — these two items alone total approximately $786M in near-par liquid assets. Accounts receivable of $109.3M haircut to 90–95% yields $98–104M. Unbilled receivables of $24.9M are subject to higher uncertainty and would be treated at a further discount. Inventory of $58.4M at 60% yields approximately $35M. PP&E net of $113.3M at 50–70% yields $57–79M. Intangibles net of $8.5M receive 0% recovery. Goodwill of $286.8M receives 0% recovery — this is the single largest zero-recovery asset on the balance sheet. Total assets of $1,533M apply to liabilities of only $139.9M at face value, of which current liabilities are $101.8M (including $35.3M accounts payable, $16.9M accrued salaries, $23.7M current deferred revenue, $6.4M current operating lease liability). Non-current liabilities are $38.1M (including $17.0M long-term operating lease, $5.0M other long-term liabilities). No long-term debt is outstanding, which is the key structural feature supporting recovery. Operating lease undiscounted total is $26.2M against a 7.5% discount rate; full face value stays on liability side under the lens. Unrecognized tax benefits of $108.4M exist but $24.7M is recorded as a reduction to long-term deferred tax assets, with only $1.3M in long-term income taxes payable — the contingent $26M disclosed in the contractual obligations footnote is not in the XBRL liability stack and represents an off-balance-sheet exposure. A DOJ Antitrust Division criminal investigation subpoena commenced in Q1 2026; no financial contingency has been accrued and the filing does not separately XBRL-tag any reserve for this. CFO turnover occurred (Lynch resigned February 2026; Allen serving as interim CFO). Compared to the prior 10-K (December 31, 2025), the 10-Q reflects a $255.8M gross AFS securities purchase against $182.1M maturities — the portfolio has grown, increasing liquid recovery. Inventory grew (operating cash flow commentary notes increase), consistent with the $58.4M balance and fabless demand-driven procurement. No goodwill impairment, no new debt, no restructuring charges. Net equity of $1,393M versus a liquidation haircut-adjusted asset pool that comfortably exceeds the $140M liability face value, yielding clear positive equity recovery. MFFAIS OLV of $183M and LLV of $125M understate recovery given the magnitude of the marketable securities portfolio.
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