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<ul><li>In this edition: • ASM International / ASML Holding / BE Semiconductor Industries | brightened outlook for semiconductor equipment sales • Black Friday/Sinterklaas update | fewer debit card payments during Sinterklaas week</li></ul>

In this edition: • ASM International / ASML Holding / BE Semiconductor Industries | brightened outlook for semiconductor equipment sales • Black Friday/Sinterklaas update | fewer debit card payments during Sinterklaas week

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 9 December (ASM International | ASML Holding | BE Semiconductor Industries | Black Friday/Sinterklaas update)

<ul><li>In this edition: • ASM International | reiterates 4Q24 and FY25 guidance despite new export regulations • Black Friday update | a strong start of the week with a somewhat disappointing finish</li></ul>

In this edition: • ASM International | reiterates 4Q24 and FY25 guidance despite new export regulations • Black Friday update | a strong start of the week with a somewhat disappointing finish

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 4 December (ASM International | Black Friday update)

<ul><li>In this edition: • ASM International / ASML Holding | US to implement additional export controls to China • InPost | step-up in deployment APMs in the UK and extension of cross-border proposition • Dutch retail sales | up 2.0% YoY in value and up 0.6% YoY in volume in October • Black Friday update | Sunday’s iDEAL transaction data showed a modest YoY increase</li></ul>

In this edition: • ASM International / ASML Holding | US to implement additional export controls to China • InPost | step-up in deployment APMs in the UK and extension of cross-border proposition • Dutch retail sales | up 2.0% YoY in value and up 0.6% YoY in volume in October • Black Friday update | Sunday’s iDEAL transaction data showed a modest YoY increase

What's News in Amsterdam - 3 December (ASM International | ASML Holding | InPost | Dutch retail sales | Black Friday update)

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

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>August's WSTS semiconductor revenues registered a record high of more than $53 billion</li>
<li>Nobody seemed to notice, including the organization making the announcement</li>
<li>There's valid concern that the market is on the verge of a collapse, and this may be overshadowing record sales</li>
</ul>


August's WSTS semiconductor revenues registered a record high of more than $53 billion
Nobody seemed to notice, including the organization making the announcement
There's valid concern that the market is on the verge of a collapse, and this may be overshadowing record sales


Semis Just Broke a Record.  Why Did Nobody Notice?

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

<ul>
<li>
<a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/kkr-said-weigh-takeover-bid-065550154.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bloomberg reported</a> that KKR has made a non-binding, preliminary approach to taking <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asm-pacific-technology-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15061:1" rel="noopener">ASM Pacific Technology (522 HK)</a> private. ASMPT has been the subject of takeover rumours in the past.</li>
<li>The trading patterns of the substantial shareholders suggest a willingness to exit. However, past privatisation rumours suggest issues with the offeror matching key shareholders' price expectations. </li>
<li>A binding proposal is unlikely as the timing would be viewed as opportunistic, with the recent market rally eroding a potential takeover premium and ASMPT’s premium multiple compared to peers.</li>
</ul>



Bloomberg reported that KKR has made a non-binding, preliminary approach to taking ASM Pacific Technology (522 HK) private. ASMPT has been the subject of takeover rumours in the past.
The trading patterns of the substantial shareholders suggest a willingness to exit. However, past privatisation rumours suggest issues with the offeror matching key shareholders' price expectations. 
A binding proposal is unlikely as the timing would be viewed as opportunistic, with the recent market rally eroding a potential takeover premium and ASMPT’s premium multiple compared to peers.


ASMPT (522 HK): Don’t Bet on a KKR Privatisation

Netherlands

ASM International N.V. develops, manufactures, markets, and services machines used to produce semiconductors.  The Company manufactures machines that process silicon wafers, and assemble and package semiconductors.  ASM operates in Europe, the United States, Japan, and elsewhere in Asia.

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What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 9 December (ASM International | ASML Holding | BE Semiconductor Industries | Black Friday/Sinterklaas update)

In this edition: • ASM International / ASML Holding / BE Semiconductor Industries | brightened outlook for semiconductor equipment sales • Black...

The IDEA!

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 4 December (ASM International | Black Friday update)

In this edition: • ASM International | reiterates 4Q24 and FY25 guidance despite new export regulations • Black Friday update | a strong start of...

The IDEA!

What's News in Amsterdam - 3 December (ASM International | ASML Holding | InPost | Dutch retail sales | Black Friday update)

In this edition: • ASM International / ASML Holding | US to implement additional export controls to China • InPost | step-up in deployment APMs in...

The IDEA!

Semis Just Broke a Record. Why Did Nobody Notice?

August's semiconductor revenues hit a record high of over $53 billion, but concerns about a potential market collapse are overshadowing the...

Jim Handy

ASMPT (522 HK): Don’t Bet on a KKR Privatisation

ASMPT's offer period for the potential privatisation ends. Reuters reports that KKR backed out due to regulatory and geopolitical risks, such as...

Arun George

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What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 9 December (ASM International | ASML Holding | BE Semiconductor Industries | Black Friday/Sinterklaas update)

In this edition: • ASM International / ASML Holding / BE Semiconductor Industries | brightened outlook for semiconductor equipment sales • Black...

The IDEA!

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 4 December (ASM International | Black Friday update)

In this edition: • ASM International | reiterates 4Q24 and FY25 guidance despite new export regulations • Black Friday update | a strong start of...

The IDEA!

What's News in Amsterdam - 3 December (ASM International | ASML Holding | InPost | Dutch retail sales | Black Friday update)

In this edition: • ASM International / ASML Holding | US to implement additional export controls to China • InPost | step-up in deployment APMs in...

The IDEA!

Semis Just Broke a Record. Why Did Nobody Notice?

​August's semiconductor revenues hit a record high of over $53 billion, but concerns about a potential market collapse are overshadowing the...

Jim Handy

ASMPT (522 HK): Don’t Bet on a KKR Privatisation

ASMPT's offer period for the potential privatisation ends. Reuters reports that KKR backed out due to regulatory and geopolitical risks, such as...

Arun George

August's semiconductor revenues hit a record high of over $53 billion, but concerns about a potential market collapse are overshadowing the...