Asia and Global Semiconductor and Tech Research

Andrew Lu

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>More clear y/y improvement for 8/12" raw wafer, WiFi IC, GaAs RF/VCSEL, and memory vendors but more y/y deterioration for OLED/LCD driver, LCD panel, design service, equipment/materials, and foundry vendors.</li>
<li>GaAs RF and gaming GPU card vendors showed very impressive y/y sales growth of 54% and 63%, respectively. ABF substrate vendors showed the weakest sales decline of 34% among all. </li>
<li>Except A Data (+2.5% m/m) and Phison Electronics (+5.6% m/m) might see stronger share price to reflect stronger November sales, most of others see good/bad news in the price already.</li>
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More clear y/y improvement for 8/12" raw wafer, WiFi IC, GaAs RF/VCSEL, and memory vendors but more y/y deterioration for OLED/LCD driver, LCD panel, design service, equipment/materials, and foundry vendors.
GaAs RF and gaming GPU card vendors showed very impressive y/y sales growth of 54% and 63%, respectively. ABF substrate vendors showed the weakest sales decline of 34% among all. 
Except A Data (+2.5% m/m) and Phison Electronics (+5.6% m/m) might see stronger share price to reflect stronger November sales, most of others see good/bad news in the price already.


Stories Behind the Reported Nov 2023 Taiwan Semi/Tech Sales

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech, Aequitas Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China biotech

IPOs and Placements coverage across Asia Pacific

Aequitas Research

We cover all listing across the Asia Pacific along with follow-up placements. As of Dec 2020, our team had covered 539 IPOs with a hit rate of 73.5% and 685 placements with a hit rate of 66.8%.

We combine fundamental bottom-up views with our proprietary quantitative framework to provide a holistic coverage across new listings and placements. Our coverage includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 8th which has an aggregated holding worth USD681.7bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league table for top changes by value for 1 week, one 4 weeks, 1 year and top stocks held by foreign instutions by dollar value.</li>
<li>We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD563mln and highlight foreign changes in Umc.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in foreign holdings of TWSE Stocks as of Dec 8th which has an aggregated holding worth USD681.7bn.
We tabulate league table for top changes by value for 1 week, one 4 weeks, 1 year and top stocks held by foreign instutions by dollar value.
We estimate that foreign flows to be outflows of USD563mln and highlight foreign changes in Umc.


TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Dec 8th): Umc

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>On December 8th, GUC reached its daily limit at the closing price, but the company did not consistently demonstrate an agreeable attitude.</li>
<li>The "AI" is an explicit knowledge for today, while GUC is a company of project based. </li>
<li>GUC's monthly revenue decreased by 22.15% YoY in November 2023.</li>
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On December 8th, GUC reached its daily limit at the closing price, but the company did not consistently demonstrate an agreeable attitude.
The "AI" is an explicit knowledge for today, while GUC is a company of project based. 
GUC's monthly revenue decreased by 22.15% YoY in November 2023.


GUC (3443.TT): Why the Company Did Show a Bit Cautious Attitude with the Market Price?

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

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.

Independent Investment Research

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

<ul>
<li>Is TSMC Leaving Samsung in the Dust with its New 3nm Process Technology?</li>
<li>Our Pick Himax a Top Loser... Apple Lens Supplier, Yageo Peer, and Taiwan AI Chip Designer Top Winners</li>
<li>Positive Sign for Apple Revenue -- Hon Hai November Revenue Higher Than Expected, Guides for Better December</li>
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Is TSMC Leaving Samsung in the Dust with its New 3nm Process Technology?
Our Pick Himax a Top Loser... Apple Lens Supplier, Yageo Peer, and Taiwan AI Chip Designer Top Winners
Positive Sign for Apple Revenue -- Hon Hai November Revenue Higher Than Expected, Guides for Better December


Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC Extending Lead Vs. Samsung with 3nm Tech; Hon Hai Result Positive for Apple

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mediatek-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:772:1" rel="noopener">Mediatek Inc (2454 TT)</a> has rebounded from the bottom of the cycle, and it will be able to reach more than 20% YoY in 2024F.</li>
<li>The demand for 4G and 5G Smartphone SoC will be split around 55/45 by shipment volume, with <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/taiwan-semiconductor-manufacturing-company" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11230:1" rel="noopener">Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (2330 TT)</a> being the primary supplier for MediaTek.</li>
<li>The MediaTek Dimensity 6000 series will be the new flagship product line in 2024F.</li>
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Mediatek Inc (2454 TT) has rebounded from the bottom of the cycle, and it will be able to reach more than 20% YoY in 2024F.
The demand for 4G and 5G Smartphone SoC will be split around 55/45 by shipment volume, with Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) (2330 TT) being the primary supplier for MediaTek.
The MediaTek Dimensity 6000 series will be the new flagship product line in 2024F.


MediaTek (2454.TT): Rebounding from Cycle Bottom.

Taiwan

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. manufactures integrated circuits based on its proprietary designs.  The Company offers a comprehensive set of integrated circuit fabrication processes to manufacture CMOS logic, mixed-mode, volatile and non-volatile memory and BiCMOS chips.  Taiwan Semiconductor is an affiliate of Philips Electronics N.V.

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Stories Behind the Reported Nov 2023 Taiwan Semi/Tech Sales

Stories Behind the Reported Nov 2023 Taiwan Semi/Tech Sales. More clear y/y improvement for 8/12" raw wafer, WiFi IC, GaAs RF/VCSEL, and memory...

Andrew Lu

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Dec 8th): Umc

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and we highlighted the foreign holding weekly and yearly changes in Umc.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

GUC (3443.TT): Why the Company Did Show a Bit Cautious Attitude with the Market Price?

GUC's daily limit reached, but company's attitude inconsistent. GUC's project-based nature contrasts with the prominence of "AI" knowledge....

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC Extending Lead Vs. Samsung with 3nm Tech; Hon Hai Result Positive for Apple

TSMC appears to be beating Samsung repeatedly when it comes to winning clients to produce leading-edge 3-nm chips. TSMC has repeatedly been chosen...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

MediaTek (2454.TT): Rebounding from Cycle Bottom.

MediaTek has reached the bottom of the cycle. The demand for 4G and 5G Smartphone SoC will be split around 55/45 by shipment volume. Dimensity 6000...

Patrick Liao

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Stories Behind the Reported Nov 2023 Taiwan Semi/Tech Sales

Stories Behind the Reported Nov 2023 Taiwan Semi/Tech Sales. More clear y/y improvement for 8/12" raw wafer, WiFi IC, GaAs RF/VCSEL, and memory...

Andrew Lu

TWSE Foreign Holding Weekly (Dec 8th): Umc

We analyzed TWSE foreign holding data for the past week and we highlighted the foreign holding weekly and yearly changes in Umc.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

GUC (3443.TT): Why the Company Did Show a Bit Cautious Attitude with the Market Price?

​GUC's daily limit reached, but company's attitude inconsistent. GUC's project-based nature contrasts with the prominence of "AI" knowledge....

Patrick Liao

Taiwan Tech Weekly: TSMC Extending Lead Vs. Samsung with 3nm Tech; Hon Hai Result Positive for Apple

TSMC appears to be beating Samsung repeatedly when it comes to winning clients to produce leading-edge 3-nm chips. TSMC has repeatedly been chosen...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

MediaTek (2454.TT): Rebounding from Cycle Bottom.

MediaTek has reached the bottom of the cycle. The demand for 4G and 5G Smartphone SoC will be split around 55/45 by shipment volume. Dimensity 6000...

Patrick Liao

GUC's daily limit reached, but company's attitude inconsistent. GUC's project-based nature contrasts with the prominence of "AI" knowledge....