Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We had a call with ChipMOS management about their latest long-term R&amp;D efforts and drivers. </li>
<li>We see many of the company's key clients' businesses turning a corner, hence see these developments likely to benefit ChipMOS.</li>
<li>The company will be reporting earnings on August 3rd, we have an Outperform rating for the shares. Could see some continued margin weakness, however we believe forward outlook is improving.</li>
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We had a call with ChipMOS management about their latest long-term R&amp;D efforts and drivers. 
We see many of the company's key clients' businesses turning a corner, hence see these developments likely to benefit ChipMOS.
The company will be reporting earnings on August 3rd, we have an Outperform rating for the shares. Could see some continued margin weakness, however we believe forward outlook is improving.


ChipMOS: Results Ahead & Key Clients for Display and Memory Signal a Turn Around Is Happening

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<li>Nanya Tech management extrapolated on their recent results call that they believe 2Q23 was the bottom for the DRAM cycle.</li>
<li>We've updated our Nanya Tech financial model and estimates; we still see a short-term trade back to Nanya Tech's mid-June high. However, Elan Microelectronics is a Long with more edge.</li>
<li>While Nanya's comments indicated a more delayed recovery for Memory than Micron's recent guidance, overall the industry for Micron, SK Hynix, and Samsung appears to be turning a corner.</li>
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Nanya Tech management extrapolated on their recent results call that they believe 2Q23 was the bottom for the DRAM cycle.
We've updated our Nanya Tech financial model and estimates; we still see a short-term trade back to Nanya Tech's mid-June high. However, Elan Microelectronics is a Long with more edge.
While Nanya's comments indicated a more delayed recovery for Memory than Micron's recent guidance, overall the industry for Micron, SK Hynix, and Samsung appears to be turning a corner.


Memory Monitor: Nanya Management Provides More Color on DRAM Cycle Bottom; Elan a Long W/ More Edge

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<li>Micron released results and its shares are rising U.S. afterhours. The company said that its trough is past, implying the same for other memory chip producers such as Nanya Tech.</li>
<li>Given Nanya Tech recently rallied ahead of Micron, then reverted back most of the gains, we see at least a10% short-term Long trade for Nanya shares here.</li>
<li>Micron also made positive comments about the PC industry inventories. However, Taiwan PC names are already near 52-week highs. Elan Microelectronics could be a yet-to-rally play: See our full piece.</li>
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Micron released results and its shares are rising U.S. afterhours. The company said that its trough is past, implying the same for other memory chip producers such as Nanya Tech.
Given Nanya Tech recently rallied ahead of Micron, then reverted back most of the gains, we see at least a10% short-term Long trade for Nanya shares here.
Micron also made positive comments about the PC industry inventories. However, Taiwan PC names are already near 52-week highs. Elan Microelectronics could be a yet-to-rally play: See our full piece.


Memory Monitor: Micron Signals Trough Is Past -- Long Nanya Rebound & Elan Micro a Less Obvious Play

Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Another major earnings week with AMD, Qualcomm, Apple, Acer, Winbond, Wistron, Micro-Star, and more.</li>
<li>Hon Hai could terminate its investment deal in U.S.-based Lordstown Motors as per an exchange notice posted by Lordstown.</li>
<li>AMD reportedly transfers some 4nm chip business to Samsung from TSMC.</li>
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Another major earnings week with AMD, Qualcomm, Apple, Acer, Winbond, Wistron, Micro-Star, and more.
Hon Hai could terminate its investment deal in U.S.-based Lordstown Motors as per an exchange notice posted by Lordstown.
AMD reportedly transfers some 4nm chip business to Samsung from TSMC.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Another Major Earnings Week; Hon Hai Deal Exit? AMD Transfers Orders to Samsung

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<li>The PC supply/demand outlook appears to be improving and Elan's leading position providing touch technologies for PCs and other devices makes it an interesting play on the cycle rebound.</li>
<li>Elan's results were recently weak due to industry-cycle factors; its company-specific strengths haven't been affected and its product leadership makes it well positioned for an industry rebound.</li>
<li>Just retracing half its distance from 52-week highs would imply 24% upside and an undemanding valuation in our view.</li>
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The PC supply/demand outlook appears to be improving and Elan's leading position providing touch technologies for PCs and other devices makes it an interesting play on the cycle rebound.
Elan's results were recently weak due to industry-cycle factors; its company-specific strengths haven't been affected and its product leadership makes it well positioned for an industry rebound.
Just retracing half its distance from 52-week highs would imply 24% upside and an undemanding valuation in our view.


Elan Microelectronics: Specialized Upstream Play on Improving PC Industry Supply/Demand

Taiwan

Taiwan Surface Mounting Technology Corp assembles printed circuit boards (PCBs).

Taiwan Surface Mounting Tech Corp. (6278 TT)

Everlight Electronics Co., Ltd. manufactures and markets optoelectronic components.  The Company's main products are surface mount devices light emitting diodes (LEDs), super bright LED lamps, special purpose LEDs, dot matrix displays, photo transistors, and infrared LEDs.

Himax Technologies, Inc. designs and manufactures integrated circuits.  The Company produces liquid crystal displays (LCD).

Macronix International Co., Ltd. designs, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits (ICs) as well as memory products.  The Company's products include nonvolatile memory integrated circuits, mask ROM (Read Only Memory), EPROM (Erasable Programmable ROM), and flash memory products.  Macronix also produces logic ICs for audio, clock generators, and graphic application devices.

CHIPBOND Technology Corporation provides chip packaging service for the IC (Integrated Circuit) industry.  The Company manufactures Gold Bump, TCP (Tape Carrier Packaging), Solder Bump, and COG (Chip on Glass), which are applied to the process of packaging.

Silicon Integrated Systems Corp. manufactures and markets chipsets for computers and multimedia products.

Grand Plastic Technology Corp.  specializes in equipment for back end semiconductor manufacturing.  The Company's equipment is used for bumping in the semiconductor packaging and assembly step.

Sigurd Microelectronics Corporation provides integrated circuit (IC) testing and packaging services.  The Company also designs and manufactures ICs.

Foxsemicon Integrated Technology Inc develops, designs, manufactures and sells semi-conductor equipment and system assemblies. The Company manufactures thin film transistor (TFT), liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and semiconductor wafers.

Gudeng Precision Industrial Co., Ltd. provides integrated solutions for material handling, transfer and storage. The Company's produces mask case and wafer solution products. Gudeng Precision also offers cleaning and repair services.

Grinm Advanced Materials Co Ltd. develops and manufactures semiconductor materia ls. The Company's products include monocrystalline silicon, germanium,  compound  semiconductor materials, and other related electronic materials. Grinm Advanced Materials also invests in technology development and provides technical  and processing services.

Shanghai Sinyang Semiconductor Materials Co. Ltd. develops, produces, and provides services for the electronic chemicals used in the semiconductor industry. The company also provides electronic cleaning and electronic plating core technologies. They develops specialized equipment, such as: chemical materials, equipment, and application process etc.

Shanghai Sinyang Smcndctr Mtls (300236 CH)

Techwing Inc., manufactures parts for semiconductor testing equipment. The Company's product includes test handlers, Change of Kit (C.O.K) and test interface boards.  The company's main product, test handlers, is core  semiconductor testing equipment.

Sanken Electric Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells discrete semiconductors such as diodes and transistors, and analog integrated circuits.  The Company also manufactures various kinds of adapters and surge/transient protectors.

Unisem (M) Berhad manufactures semiconductor devices.  The Company provides turnkey solutions to its customers in wafer grinding, packaging and testing of integrated circuits, tape and reel, and dropship services. Unisem also provides packaging and testing wide range of leadframe packages.

Cohu, Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells semiconductor test handling equipment to semiconductor manufacturers throughout the world.  The Company also manufactures closed circuit television, metal detection, and microwave equipment.

PDF Solutions, Inc. provides infrastructure technologies and services to optimize performance and improve yield of manufactured integrated circuits.  The Company provides its services and technologies to integrated device manufacturers such as Toshiba Corporation and Texas Instruments Incorporated.

JinkoSolar Holding Company Limited manufactures solar products. The Company produces silicon wafers, solar cells and solar modules.

Daqo New Energy Corporation manufactures polysilicon.  The Company markets its polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufacturers who process it into ingots, wafers, cells and modules for solar power products.

Mitsui High-tec, Inc. produces integrated circuit leadframes, assembly parts, and related equipment.  The Company also manufactures and sells precision machine tools, such as metal molds for presses and machine tools. Mitsui High-tec also operates a real estate business.

Elan Microelectronics Corp. designs, manufactures, and markets integrated circuits (ICs).  The Company's product lines include telecom line, consumer electronic line, microcontroller line, personal computer (PC) peripheral line, and memory line.

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Elan Microelectronics (2458 TT)

ChipMOS: Results Ahead & Key Clients for Display and Memory Signal a Turn Around Is Happening

We had a call with ChipMOS management about the company's latest long-term research efforts and drivers. The shares appear well supported into an...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Memory Monitor: Nanya Management Provides More Color on DRAM Cycle Bottom; Elan a Long W/ More Edge

While Nanya's comments indicated a more delayed recovery for Memory than Micron's recent guidance, overall the industry for Micron, SK Hynix, and...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Memory Monitor: Micron Signals Trough Is Past -- Long Nanya Rebound & Elan Micro a Less Obvious Play

Given Nanya Tech recently rallied ahead of Micron, then reverted back most of the gains, we see at least a10% short-term Long trade for Nanya...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Another Major Earnings Week; Hon Hai Deal Exit? AMD Transfers Orders to Samsung

Hon Hai could terminate its investment deal in U.S.-based Lordstown Motors as per an exchange notice posted by Lordstown.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Elan Microelectronics: Specialized Upstream Play on Improving PC Industry Supply/Demand

Just retracing half its distance from 52-week highs would imply 24% upside and an undemanding valuation in our view. The company is in a leading...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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