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<ul><li>Teradyne, Inc. experienced a robust quarter, largely buoyed by increased demand in Cloud AI applications that have catalyzed growth in both the SOC and memory test markets.</li><li>The company's third-quarter earnings highlighted significant contributions from its Semi Test business, which outperformed expectations due to heightened demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and network device testing, attributed to AI applications across data centers requiring denser networks.</li><li>Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.</li></ul>

Teradyne, Inc. experienced a robust quarter, largely buoyed by increased demand in Cloud AI applications that have catalyzed growth in both the SOC and memory test markets.The company's third-quarter earnings highlighted significant contributions from its Semi Test business, which outperformed expectations due to heightened demand for High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) and network device testing, attributed to AI applications across data centers requiring denser networks.Baptista Research looks to evaluate the different factors that could influence the company's price in the near future and attempts to carry out an independent valuation of the company using a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methodology.

Teradyne Inc.:  Expanding TAM in Key Cyclical Segments & Other Major Drivers

<ul><li>Teradyne, a leading provider of automated test equipment, exhibited mixed financial results in the second quarter of 2024, grappling with various segment-specific dynamics and macroeconomic factors.</li><li>The company reported a robust performance in its System on Chip (SOC) and Memory segments, primarily boosted by elevated demand from cloud AI applications.</li><li>Additionally, Teradyne noted solid deliveries in the Compute sector, attributed to the dense network requirements of AI data centers.</li></ul>

Teradyne, a leading provider of automated test equipment, exhibited mixed financial results in the second quarter of 2024, grappling with various segment-specific dynamics and macroeconomic factors.The company reported a robust performance in its System on Chip (SOC) and Memory segments, primarily boosted by elevated demand from cloud AI applications.Additionally, Teradyne noted solid deliveries in the Compute sector, attributed to the dense network requirements of AI data centers.

Teradyne Inc.: Expansion into High-Payload Robotics and Channel Growth Is A Critical Growth Lever! - Major Drivers

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

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Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pentamaster-international-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:31099:1" rel="noopener">Pentamaster International (1665 HK)</a> disclosed a Cayman scheme privatisation offer from <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pentamaster-corp-bhd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15302:1" rel="noopener">Pentamaster Corp (PENT MK)</a> and AchiCapital at HK$1.00 (HK$0.93 cash + HK$0.07 dividend), a 56.3% premium to the undisturbed price. </li>
<li>The offer is final but unattractive compared to peer multiples. The shareholder with a blocking stake is a seller, but there is risk due to a high AGM participation rate.</li>
<li>An arguably light offer in which the Holdco is privatising its OpCo by arbitraging the valuation discrepancies across two exchanges may not sit well with minorities.</li>
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Pentamaster International (1665 HK) disclosed a Cayman scheme privatisation offer from Pentamaster Corp (PENT MK) and AchiCapital at HK$1.00 (HK$0.93 cash + HK$0.07 dividend), a 56.3% premium to the undisturbed price. 
The offer is final but unattractive compared to peer multiples. The shareholder with a blocking stake is a seller, but there is risk due to a high AGM participation rate.
An arguably light offer in which the Holdco is privatising its OpCo by arbitraging the valuation discrepancies across two exchanges may not sit well with minorities.


Pentamaster International (1665 HK): Pentamaster Corp and AchiCapital’s Light Scheme Offer

Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Nicolas Van Broekhoven

Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aem-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11019:1" rel="noopener">AEM (AEM SP)</a> released record 2H21 results which indicate <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a> ramp continues as expected. Management expects more of the same in FY22.</li>
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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/intel-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16764:1" rel="noopener">Intel Corp (INTC US)</a> has a variety of issues but it will spend massive amounts of cash to keep up with rivals. <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/aem-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11019:1" rel="noopener">AEM (AEM SP)</a> remains a major beneficiary.</li>
<li>Fair value unchanged at 8 SGD, or 78% upside from current 4.5 SGD share price.</li>
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AEM (AEM SP) released record 2H21 results which indicate Intel Corp (INTC US) ramp continues as expected. Management expects more of the same in FY22.

Intel Corp (INTC US) has a variety of issues but it will spend massive amounts of cash to keep up with rivals. AEM (AEM SP) remains a major beneficiary.
Fair value unchanged at 8 SGD, or 78% upside from current 4.5 SGD share price.


AEM Holdings: 2H21 Revenue Acceleration to Continue into FY22. Fair Value Maintained at 8 SGD

<ul><li>Teradyne, Inc delivered first quarter 2024 financial results that exceeded its revenue, gross margin and earnings guidance ranges, led by stronger than projected performance in Memory and System on a Chip (SOC) driven primarily by AI applications.</li><li>Teradyne capitalized on the impact of AI in networking as well as in Edge AI applications like Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), with AI applications driving over 40% of memory shipments in Q1.</li><li>Nonetheless, the mobile sector was weaker than expected for the same period, but the company's Robotics business met its plan for a third consecutive quarter.</li></ul>

Teradyne, Inc delivered first quarter 2024 financial results that exceeded its revenue, gross margin and earnings guidance ranges, led by stronger than projected performance in Memory and System on a Chip (SOC) driven primarily by AI applications.Teradyne capitalized on the impact of AI in networking as well as in Edge AI applications like Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), with AI applications driving over 40% of memory shipments in Q1.Nonetheless, the mobile sector was weaker than expected for the same period, but the company's Robotics business met its plan for a third consecutive quarter.

Teradyne Inc.: How Will The Memory Market Volatility Impact Its Business? - Major Drivers

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Teradyne, Inc. designs, manufactures, sells, and supports semiconductor test products and services on a world wide basis. The Company's test equipment products and services include: semiconductor test systems, military/aerospace test instrumentation and systems, circuit-board test and inspection systems and automotive diagnostic and test systems.

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Baptista Research

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The risk/reward is unattractive. An arguably light offer in which the Holdco is privatising its OpCo by arbitraging the valuation discrepancies...

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AEM continues to deliver solid results. FY22 guidance points to another record year for the company. AEM remains major beneficiary of Intel Capex...

Nicolas Van Broekhoven

Teradyne Inc.: How Will The Memory Market Volatility Impact Its Business? - Major Drivers

Teradyne, Inc delivered first quarter 2024 financial results that exceeded its revenue, gross margin and earnings guidance ranges, led by stronger...

Baptista Research

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