NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) 30 Apr 192019 Q1 Earnings call transcript

Good day, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the Q1 2019 NXP Semiconductors Earnings Conference Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. Later, we will conduct a question-and-answer session and instructions will follow at that time. [Operator Instructions] As a reminder, this conference is being recorded. I would now like to introduce your host for today’s conference Mr. of President Vice Palmer, Investor Relations. Jeff may you begin. Sir,

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for Morning. question. Thanks my taking

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