Global Special Situations & Strategy, SR Services Ltd

David Lepper

Global Special Situations & Strategy

SR Services Ltd

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Examining key questions from the Kioxia &amp; PE news flow
</h2>In our July 2021 note <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/insights/toshiba-corp-6502-jp-chapter-5" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="insights:54649" rel="noopener">Toshiba Corp (6502 JP) Chapter 5: Assessing the Next Move</a> we stated that one of the key events to be expected as early as September 2021, was the IPO of the firms 40% stake in Kioxia Holdings Corporation (Kioxia). Kioxia was due to be listed in 2020, but did not occur due to “the coronavirus pandemic and market volatility.” At the time of pulling the IPO in 2020, Toshiba was expecting a valuation of around $16 billion. Several media sources, including Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal, have alluded to the fact that a potential merger of Kioxia with Western Digital to the value of US$20bn may be on the cards. They have cited a possible transaction using shares as opposed to cash or a combination. This is news that shareholders and in particular the activist shareholders have wanted to hear for some time and a transaction that is expected to be welcomed. We examine several of the key questions surrounding the Kioxia news and what is next for Toshiba - including the potential for a full PE bid.


Examining key questions from the Kioxia &amp; PE news flow
In our July 2021 note Toshiba Corp (6502 JP) Chapter 5: Assessing the Next Move we stated that one of the key events to be expected as early as September 2021, was the IPO of the firms 40% stake in Kioxia Holdings Corporation (Kioxia). Kioxia was due to be listed in 2020, but did not occur due to “the coronavirus pandemic and market volatility.” At the time of pulling the IPO in 2020, Toshiba was expecting a valuation of around $16 billion. Several media sources, including Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal, have alluded to the fact that a potential merger of Kioxia with Western Digital to the value of US$20bn may be on the cards. They have cited a possible transaction using shares as opposed to cash or a combination. This is news that shareholders and in particular the activist shareholders have wanted to hear for some time and a transaction that is expected to be welcomed. We examine several of the key questions surrounding the Kioxia news and what is next for Toshiba - including the potential for a full PE bid. 

Toshiba Corp (6502 JP) Chapter 6: Potential for Value Creation

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.

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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

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?

In its most recent earnings call WDC reported higher HDD revenues than its flash revenues.  Is this a long-term trend?  This Insight explains why flash revenues are likely to regain first place, and gives an indication of how that might impact total revenues in the future.

In its most recent earnings call WDC reported higher HDD revenues than its flash revenues.  Is this a long-term trend?  This Insight explains why flash revenues are likely to regain first place, and gives an indication of how that might impact total revenues in the future. 

Samsung had big semiconductor revenue growth in the second quarter, driven mainly by a tight memory market which experienced price increases.  This brought the company's revenues slightly higher than Intel's.  Leading indicators imply that this distinction will be short-lived.

Samsung had big semiconductor revenue growth in the second quarter, driven mainly by a tight memory market which experienced price increases.  This brought the company's revenues slightly higher than Intel's.  Leading indicators imply that this distinction will be short-lived.

Samsung 2Q21 Semiconductor Earnings Super Strong, For Now

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Micron Technology, Inc., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets dynamic random access memory chips (DRAMs), very fast static random access memory chips (SRAMs), Flash Memory, other semiconductor components, and memory modules.

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Toshiba Corp (6502 JP) Chapter 6: Potential for Value Creation

@Toshiba (6502.JP) activists might applaud a Wester Digital Merger, but this is just one alternative - PE bids still viable. Perhaps value...

David Lepper

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

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

WDC: An HDD or an SSD Company?

WDC's flash revenues, have slipped below its HDD revenues, but should regain the top spot soon, and to remain there. Why is that, and how will...

Jim Handy

Samsung 2Q21 Semiconductor Earnings Super Strong, For Now

Samsung's 2Q21 revenues rose above those of Intel. Is this a permanent situation, or will Samsung's revenues fall once again below Intel's?

Jim Handy

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