Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs, Douglas Research Advisory

Douglas Kim

Korea/Asia, Events, IPOs

Equity Capital Markets

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<li>Our base case valuation analysis suggests implied market cap of 2.2 trillion won or 43,676 won per share, representing 41% higher than the high end of the IPO price range. </li>
<li>At the high end of our valuation sensitivity analysis, it suggests implied price of 62,893 won per share, representing 103% higher than the high end of the IPO price range.</li>
<li>Fadu is a system semiconductor fabless company specializing in data centers, which is experiencing a strong growth due to higher data demand for cloud, AI/Big data, 5G, and autonomous driving.</li>
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Our base case valuation analysis suggests implied market cap of 2.2 trillion won or 43,676 won per share, representing 41% higher than the high end of the IPO price range. 
At the high end of our valuation sensitivity analysis, it suggests implied price of 62,893 won per share, representing 103% higher than the high end of the IPO price range.
Fadu is a system semiconductor fabless company specializing in data centers, which is experiencing a strong growth due to higher data demand for cloud, AI/Big data, 5G, and autonomous driving.


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<li>Fadu is getting ready to complete its IPO in Korea in August. Fadu is one of the most highly anticipated IPOs in Korea in 2023. </li>
<li>The expected market cap at the top end of the IPO price range is 1.6 trillion won. The IPO price range is from 26,000 won to 31,000 won.</li>
<li>Fadu is a system semiconductor fabless company specializing in data centers.</li>
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Fadu is getting ready to complete its IPO in Korea in August. Fadu is one of the most highly anticipated IPOs in Korea in 2023. 
The expected market cap at the top end of the IPO price range is 1.6 trillion won. The IPO price range is from 26,000 won to 31,000 won.
Fadu is a system semiconductor fabless company specializing in data centers.


Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Equity Bottom-Up

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

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<li>Netherlands expands range of semiconductor tech restricted for export; Tightening the vice further on China's semiconductor industry.</li>
<li>AI In The Family: Nvidia founder Jensen Huang a distant cousin of AMD CEO Lisa Su.</li>
<li>TSMC supplier hit by cyberattack, Hon Hai expanding EV in Vietnam, plus our recent research notes on Hon Hai, Nanya Tech, Himax, Yageo, and Delta.</li>
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Netherlands expands range of semiconductor tech restricted for export; Tightening the vice further on China's semiconductor industry.
AI In The Family: Nvidia founder Jensen Huang a distant cousin of AMD CEO Lisa Su.
TSMC supplier hit by cyberattack, Hon Hai expanding EV in Vietnam, plus our recent research notes on Hon Hai, Nanya Tech, Himax, Yageo, and Delta.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: New ASML Restrictions Tighten Vice Further on China; AI & The Nvidia/AMD Family

Semiconductor & Technology Specialist, Ingenuity

William Keating

Semiconductor & Technology Specialist

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<li>Micron reported FQ3’23 revenues of $3.8 billion, up 2% sequentially and down 57% year-over-year.</li>
<li>Despite upbeat AI notes among others, Micron quietly delivered more bad news than good with their overall outlook worsening in many key respects. </li>
<li>In the company's own words, "Profitability and cash flow will remain extremely challenged for some time". For "some time", you could insert "at least 12 months"</li>
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Micron reported FQ3’23 revenues of $3.8 billion, up 2% sequentially and down 57% year-over-year.
Despite upbeat AI notes among others, Micron quietly delivered more bad news than good with their overall outlook worsening in many key respects. 
In the company's own words, "Profitability and cash flow will remain extremely challenged for some time". For "some time", you could insert "at least 12 months"


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<li>Micron results this week; will give a key readthrough for Nanya Tech. The latest memory chip pricing data implies it was another tough quarter.</li>
<li>Hon Hai's break out continues, with the shares achieving a new 52-week high. The company's new JV with automaker Stellantis may finally be winning over naysayers.</li>
<li>AI Leaders Basket: TSMC and ASML have substantially lagged Nvidia and could serve as AI-exposure alternatives to chasing Nvidia's rally.</li>
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Micron results this week; will give a key readthrough for Nanya Tech. The latest memory chip pricing data implies it was another tough quarter.
Hon Hai's break out continues, with the shares achieving a new 52-week high. The company's new JV with automaker Stellantis may finally be winning over naysayers.
AI Leaders Basket: TSMC and ASML have substantially lagged Nvidia and could serve as AI-exposure alternatives to chasing Nvidia's rally.


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Micron Results Key for Nanya; Hon Hai New 52-Week High; AI Leaders Basket

South Korea

SK Hynix Inc. provides products and services for the electronic components industry. The Company manufactures semiconductors, such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM), NAND flash memory, and static random access memory (SRAM) chips.

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SK Hynix (000660 KS)

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Vincent Fernando, CFA

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