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Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

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Hon Hai Precision Industry / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>U.S. chip restrictions have hobbled Hon Hai's China EV competition.</li>
<li>AI and advanced semiconductors will become a necessity for a globally competitive EV platform and Hon Hai appears to be moving aggressively to capture this opportunity.</li>
<li>The shares should see topline growth and major margin expansion into 2025, and the market appears to have not yet priced-in Hon Hai's latest advantageous position.</li>
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U.S. chip restrictions have hobbled Hon Hai's China EV competition.
AI and advanced semiconductors will become a necessity for a globally competitive EV platform and Hon Hai appears to be moving aggressively to capture this opportunity.
The shares should see topline growth and major margin expansion into 2025, and the market appears to have not yet priced-in Hon Hai's latest advantageous position.


Hon Hai: U.S. Chip Restrictions Vs. China Have Put Hon Hai in a Stronger Than Ever Position

Fitipower Integrated Technology / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We had a call with Fitipower management to understand the company’s latest situation in light of its weak share price and light analyst coverage. </li>
<li>Compared to the overall semiconductor industry, Fitipower’s inventory status is exceptionally better than the industry median and thus the company will be under less pressure in the coming quarters.</li>
<li>Fitipower has a large T$12bn net cash position, equivalent to 48% of its market cap. For 2022E, we expect T$4.5-5bn in EBITDA, which is about 18-20% of its market cap.</li>
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We had a call with Fitipower management to understand the company’s latest situation in light of its weak share price and light analyst coverage. 
Compared to the overall semiconductor industry, Fitipower’s inventory status is exceptionally better than the industry median and thus the company will be under less pressure in the coming quarters.
Fitipower has a large T$12bn net cash position, equivalent to 48% of its market cap. For 2022E, we expect T$4.5-5bn in EBITDA, which is about 18-20% of its market cap.


Fitipower: Large % Market Cap as Cash Makes for Acquisition Target Price Support

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

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<li>Hon Hai released its December revenue figures on January 5th; Revenue came in lower than any other December in recent history.</li>
<li>Hon Hai's MIH EV consortium is showcasing solutions at CES 2024 this week in Las Vegas.  In Taiwan, the Luxgen expects 9,000 customer deliveries for its 'n7' EV by June.</li>
<li>Hon Hai is trading at less than 5x forward 2025E PE; and on a trailing basis one of the lower EV/EBITDA's in history. Latest share drop is a buying opportunity.</li>
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Hon Hai released its December revenue figures on January 5th; Revenue came in lower than any other December in recent history.
Hon Hai's MIH EV consortium is showcasing solutions at CES 2024 this week in Las Vegas.  In Taiwan, the Luxgen expects 9,000 customer deliveries for its 'n7' EV by June.
Hon Hai is trading at less than 5x forward 2025E PE; and on a trailing basis one of the lower EV/EBITDA's in history. Latest share drop is a buying opportunity.


Apple Partner Hon Hai Reports Weakest December Revenue In Years, But EV Growing; Buying Opportunity

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

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<li>The 4Q23F results will be higher than 3Q23, but lower than 4Q22.</li>
<li>If the market is unchanged, and it will be slightly upside in 2024F market. </li>
<li>For the target of GM 10% is still unchanged in 2025F.</li>
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The 4Q23F results will be higher than 3Q23, but lower than 4Q22.
If the market is unchanged, and it will be slightly upside in 2024F market. 
For the target of GM 10% is still unchanged in 2025F.


Hon Hai (2317.TT): If the Market Is Unchanged, and It Will Be Slightly Upside in 2024 Market.

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<li>Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang joined Hon Hai at its annual Tech Day yesterday, announcing  an expansion of their partnership into the development of AI factories that will produce new software.</li>
<li>Hon Hai unveiled its new 'Model N' EV, a van designed for logistics use cases. Its Model C SUV will have first customer deliveries in Taiwan in January 2024E.</li>
<li>The latest Nvidia partnership expansion announcement and EV developments will transform Hon Hai's unique value proposition to automakers. We continue to expect nearly 50% upside for the shares.</li>
</ul>


Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang joined Hon Hai at its annual Tech Day yesterday, announcing  an expansion of their partnership into the development of AI factories that will produce new software.
Hon Hai unveiled its new 'Model N' EV, a van designed for logistics use cases. Its Model C SUV will have first customer deliveries in Taiwan in January 2024E.
The latest Nvidia partnership expansion announcement and EV developments will transform Hon Hai's unique value proposition to automakers. We continue to expect nearly 50% upside for the shares.


Hon Hai Tech Day Takeaways: Nvidia Announces AI Factories Partnership; Competitive Advantage for EVs

Taiwan

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. provides electronic manufacturing services for computers, communications, and consumer electronic products.  The Company's business operations include desktop and notebook PC assembly, connector production, cable assembly, PCB assembly, handset manufacturing, networking equipment, and other consumer electronic devices manufacturing.

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Hon Hai: U.S. Chip Restrictions Vs. China Have Put Hon Hai in a Stronger Than Ever Position

AI and advanced semiconductors will become a necessity for a globally competitive EV platform -- This means that U.S. chip restricitons for China...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Fitipower: Large % Market Cap as Cash Makes for Acquisition Target Price Support

We had a call with Fitipower management to understand the company’s latest situation in light of its weak share price and light analyst coverage.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Apple Partner Hon Hai Reports Weakest December Revenue In Years, But EV Growing; Buying Opportunity

Hon Hai's December revenue was the lowest in recent history, but latest developments show its EV business expansion progressing and the stock is...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Hon Hai (2317.TT): If the Market Is Unchanged, and It Will Be Slightly Upside in 2024 Market.

The 4Q23F results will be higher than 3Q23, but lower than 4Q22. If the market is unchanged, and it will be slightly upside in 2024F market. For...

Patrick Liao

Hon Hai Tech Day Takeaways: Nvidia Announces AI Factories Partnership; Competitive Advantage for EVs

The latest Nvidia partnership expansion will transform Hon Hai's unique value proposition to automakers. We continue to expect nearly 50% upside...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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Hon Hai: U.S. Chip Restrictions Vs. China Have Put Hon Hai in a Stronger Than Ever Position

AI and advanced semiconductors will become a necessity for a globally competitive EV platform -- This means that U.S. chip restricitons for China...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Fitipower: Large % Market Cap as Cash Makes for Acquisition Target Price Support

We had a call with Fitipower management to understand the company’s latest situation in light of its weak share price and light analyst coverage.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Apple Partner Hon Hai Reports Weakest December Revenue In Years, But EV Growing; Buying Opportunity

​Hon Hai's December revenue was the lowest in recent history, but latest developments show its EV business expansion progressing and the stock is...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Hon Hai (2317.TT): If the Market Is Unchanged, and It Will Be Slightly Upside in 2024 Market.

The 4Q23F results will be higher than 3Q23, but lower than 4Q22. If the market is unchanged, and it will be slightly upside in 2024F market. For...

Patrick Liao

Hon Hai Tech Day Takeaways: Nvidia Announces AI Factories Partnership; Competitive Advantage for EVs

The latest Nvidia partnership expansion will transform Hon Hai's unique value proposition to automakers. We continue to expect nearly 50% upside...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Hon Hai's December revenue was the lowest in recent history, but latest developments show its EV business expansion progressing and the stock is...