CEVA, led by CEO Gideon Wertheizer, reported strong first-quarter 2015 revenues of $13.8 million, surpassing guidance, with 12 licensing agreements signed, reflecting growing demand for its DSP and connectivity products. Year-over-year royalty revenue growth was noted for the first time in over three years, with significant performance in markets such as smartphones and wearables. The company also announced the launch of the new CEVA-XM4 intelligent vision processor during the quarter.