Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist, Objective Analysis

Jim Handy

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs Specialist

Objective Analysis

Objective Analysis offers third-party independent market research and data for the semiconductor industry and investors in the semiconductor industry.

Semiconductors, Memory and SSDs

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The semiconductor market reached record revenues in June.  Much of this has been driven by a mild shortage in semiconductor memories, DRAM and NAND flash, but the larger shortage of older technologies has also had a hand in this.

The semiconductor market reached record revenues in June.  Much of this has been driven by a mild shortage in semiconductor memories, DRAM and NAND flash, but the larger shortage of older technologies has also had a hand in this.

June Semiconductor Revenues Reach New Record

Equity Bottom-Up

If you look at Western Digital's NAND flash margins in comparison with those of Kioxia it becomes difficult to rationalize the recent rumor that WDC will acquire Toshiba.  This Insight hypothesizes that the rumor was created in an effort to sway another negotiation.

If you look at Western Digital's NAND flash margins in comparison with those of Kioxia it becomes difficult to rationalize the recent rumor that WDC will acquire Toshiba.  This Insight hypothesizes that the rumor was created in an effort to sway another negotiation.

Why a WDC Kioxia Acquisition Seems Unlikely

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Headline Developments This week’s headline developments is a bit of an NFT special, with some very reputable brands getting in on the action (often the best way to learn is to just dive right in!). Firstly, Visa (V) bought one of the 10,000 CryptoPunk NFTs for $150k in ethereum.

Headline Developments This week’s headline developments is a bit of an NFT special, with some very reputable brands getting in on the action (often the best way to learn is to just dive right in!). Firstly, Visa (V) bought one of the 10,000 CryptoPunk NFTs for $150k in ethereum.

Kioxia posted solid revenue growth in its most recent quarter, and the market timing is good for an IPO.  All that is left is for the company to take advantage of this situation, but they haven't yet disclosed their intents.

Kioxia posted solid revenue growth in its most recent quarter, and the market timing is good for an IPO.  All that is left is for the company to take advantage of this situation, but they haven't yet disclosed their intents.

Kioxia Solid in Latest Quarter - Time for an IPO?

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The <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/western-digital-in-advanced-talks-to-merge-with-kioxia-in-20-billion-plus-deal-11629914820?mod=hp_lead_pos3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WSJ reported</a> that Kioxia and Western Digital had been continuing their previously rumoured talks and that discussions appear to be heating up. Details included a potential mid-September timeline, $20bn valuation and the deal being for shares rather than cash which would make sense given WDC’s market cap and leverage.

The WSJ reported that Kioxia and Western Digital had been continuing their previously rumoured talks and that discussions appear to be heating up. Details included a potential mid-September timeline, $20bn valuation and the deal being for shares rather than cash which would make sense given WDC’s market cap and leverage.

Toshiba – Possibility of a Kioxia-Western Digital Deal

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Western Digital Corporation is a global provider of solutions for the collection, storage, management, protection and use of digital content, including audio and video. The Company's products include hard drives, solid-state drives, and home entertainment and networking products.

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June Semiconductor Revenues Reach New Record

Semiconductor revenues are breaking historic records. Can this trend continue? Trend analysis indicates that it should end. We will be watching...

Jim Handy

Why a WDC Kioxia Acquisition Seems Unlikely

Recent rumors of a WDC/Kioxia acquisition don't make sense when considering WDC's profit margins. Is something else at play?

Jim Handy

Weekly Innovation Review (WIRE) #46

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Kioxia Solid in Latest Quarter - Time for an IPO?

Kioxia is poised to post historically high revenues in the fourth quarter. Does this imply that the long-awaited IPO is imminent?

Jim Handy

Toshiba – Possibility of a Kioxia-Western Digital Deal

As Kioxia nears either an IPO or a merger with WDC we believe there is moderate short-term upside for Toshiba though an all share deal by WDC could...

Mio Kato

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