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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Shift Up, Hollysys Automation Technologies, SenseTime Group , Tesla , Chenqi Technology Limited, Toyo Corp, SK Hynix, Shanghai Voicecomm Information Technology, Will Semiconductor Shan and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Shift Up IPO Book Building Results Analysis
  • Hollysys (HOLI US): Ascendent Finally Obtains Regulatory Approvals
  • HSCEI Index Rebalance Preview: Two Changes Likely in September
  • Shift Up IPO: Details, Bookbuilding & Index Inclusion
  • Elon Wins $56B Package Re-Vote and Shift to Texas. Now What for Tesla?
  • Chenqi Technology Pre-IPO – PHIP Updates – Sales Growth Accelerated but Sustainability in Question
  • Toyo Corporation (8151 JP) – Initiating Coverage
  • Tech Supply Chain Tracker (02-Jul-2024): India boosts smartphone exports with iPhone manufacturers.
  • Shanghai Voicecomm IPO Preview: Superior Growth Profile and Collaboration With Baidu on ERNIE Bot
  • Mainland Connect NORTHBOUND Flows (To 28 June 2024): BIG Consumer Name Selling Again


Shift Up IPO Book Building Results Analysis

By Douglas Kim

  • Shift Up reported solid IPO book building results. Shift Up’s IPO price has been determined at 60,000 won won, which is at the high end of the IPO price range.
  • According to Hankyung Business Daily, the demand ratio was 223 to 1. Shift Up will start trading on 11 July.
  • Our base case valuation of Shift Up is market cap of 5.7 trillion won or target price of 95,510 won (59% higher than the IPO price of 60,000 won).

Hollysys (HOLI US): Ascendent Finally Obtains Regulatory Approvals

By Arun George

  • Six months after announcing a binding proposal, Ascendent has obtained all the Chinese regulatory approvals for its US$26.50 Hollysys Automation Technologies (HOLI US) offer. 
  • The gross spread was wide due to the information vacuum, which has resulted in various conspiracy theories and rumours circulating.
  • The two remaining conditions required for close are the maximum dissenting cap (should be waived) and minimum net cash condition (satisfied). At the last close, the gross spread was 22.5%.

HSCEI Index Rebalance Preview: Two Changes Likely in September

By Brian Freitas


Shift Up IPO: Details, Bookbuilding & Index Inclusion

By Brian Freitas

  • Shift Up (462870 KS) will raise KRW 435bn (US$315m) in its IPO, valuing the company at KRW 3,482bn (US$2.52bn). Listing is expected later this month.
  • Competition for the shares has been fierce with institutional investors indicating demand for 226x the number of shares on offer at prices higher than the top end of the range.
  • Inclusion in the KOSPI 200 looks likely in June 2025, while inclusion in global indices is likely in December. But there could be some passive inflows in September.

Elon Wins $56B Package Re-Vote and Shift to Texas. Now What for Tesla?

By Uttkarsh Kohli

  • Despite achieving significant milestones, Elon Musk’s $56 billion compensation package was voided in January 2024 due to a flawed approval process, ruled a Delaware judge.
  • Tesla’s shareholders voted to reinstate Musk’s package in June 2024, but the lawsuit continues, and the contract’s future remains uncertain.
  • Tesla faces challenges with slow EV sales growth, rising competition, and the need for lower-cost models, which may impact stock performance despite Musk’s ongoing leadership.

Chenqi Technology Pre-IPO – PHIP Updates – Sales Growth Accelerated but Sustainability in Question

By Ethan Aw

  • Chenqi Technology Limited (CT HK) is looking to raise US$130m in its upcoming Hong Kong IPO, after downsizing from an earlier reported float of US$300m.
  • Chenqi Technology (Chenqi) is a mobility technology and service company in China, founded by the GAC Group and Tencent.
  • In our previous note, we talked about the company’s historical performance. In this note, we talk about its PHIP updates.

Toyo Corporation (8151 JP) – Initiating Coverage

By Astris Advisory Japan

  • Toyo Corporation is a trading company specializing in measurement technologies.
  • With several initiatives and strong structural demand in the electric vehicles space in particular, we expect the company to achieve higher revenue and profitability.
  • Higher recurring revenue and proprietary product ratios will support a margin improvement in the future. 

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (02-Jul-2024): India boosts smartphone exports with iPhone manufacturers.

By Tech Supply Chain Tracker

  • Indian smartphone exports boosted by iPhone makers as Xiphera introduces quantum security improvements in crypto solutions
  • Ola Electric pioneers solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, while SK Hynix invests $75 billion to dominate HBM Market for AI Chips
  • China nationalizes rare earth resources as airlines struggle with high costs to achieve sustainable fuel goals, Foxconn denies mistreating married women in India

Shanghai Voicecomm IPO Preview: Superior Growth Profile and Collaboration With Baidu on ERNIE Bot

By Andrei Zakharov

  • Shanghai Voicecomm Information Technology Co., an IT solution provider for enterprise-level users in China, plans to price its IPO by July 10, 2024 and raise ~HK$664M.
  • CICC is leading the offering in Hong Kong and the IPO is expected to be priced at HK$152.10 per H share, implying a market cap of ~HK$5.4B or ~$690M.
  • Cornerstone investors have agreed to acquire ~1.8M H shares, representing 41% of the offer shares or ~5% of the total outstanding shares.

Mainland Connect NORTHBOUND Flows (To 28 June 2024): BIG Consumer Name Selling Again

By Travis Lundy

  • The Quiddity Mainland Connect NORTHBOUND Monitor. Like the A/H Premium Monitor and HK Connect SOUTHBOUND Monitor. Lots of Flows/Position Tables and Charts with which to play.
  • Last week saw NORTHBOUND net SELL RMB 11.8bn of A-shares. NORTHBOUND bought utilities and raw materials and sold everything else, especially consumer names. Appliances remain on the sell side.
  • It is notable that net flows as a percentage of value traded are clearly “short gamma”, which is to say, sector underperformers are being sold, not bought. 

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) – ADR, Vanguard Intl Semiconductor, Asustek Computer, Tencent, Integral Ad Science Holding and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium Rangebound; UMC Hits Upper End of Range
  • TIP Taiwan Technology Dividend Highlight Index Rebalance: 12 Changes & US$4bn Round-Trip Trade
  • PC Monitor: Growth Expectations Have Increased Recently; HPE Signals Enterprise AI Acceleration
  • China Consumption Weekly (1 Jul 2024): Douyin, Green Tea, Alibaba, Tencent, Haidilao
  • Integral Ad Science Holding Corp.: Does Their Innovative Product Roadmap & AI Investments Make Them A ‘Buy’? – Major Drivers


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC Premium Rangebound; UMC Hits Upper End of Range

By Vincent Fernando, CFA

  • TSMC: +16.7% Premium, Has Remained Rangebound; Watching for Over 20% or Under 15%
  • UMC: +2% Premium, Upper End of Trading Range, Can Consider Shorting
  • ASE: +9.9% Premium; Spread Could Have Further Room to Bounce Higher

TIP Taiwan Technology Dividend Highlight Index Rebalance: 12 Changes & US$4bn Round-Trip Trade

By Brian Freitas

  • There are 12 changes for the TIP Taiwan Technology Dividend Highlight Index in June/July. The Fuh Hwa Taiwan Technology Dividend Highlight ETF (00929 TW) has an AUM of US$7.16bn.
  • One-Way turnover is estimated at 35% and that will result in a round-trip trade of TWD 134.7bn (US$4.1bn). There are 8 stocks that could have over 5x ADV to trade.
  • The ETF started rebalancing their portfolio on Friday and will continue to trade the stock over the next 7 trading days.

PC Monitor: Growth Expectations Have Increased Recently; HPE Signals Enterprise AI Acceleration

By Vincent Fernando, CFA

  • PC & Server solutions names have fallen moderately from highs in June, however enterprise server company HPE soared 20% on AI strength.
  • Despite the market pullback from highs, we note that 2025E forward growth expectations have generally increased for the universe over the last month.
  • Latest Taiwan PC company revenues indicate healthy growth and HPE’s management guided for Enterprise AI orders to accelerate.

China Consumption Weekly (1 Jul 2024): Douyin, Green Tea, Alibaba, Tencent, Haidilao

By Ming Lu

  • Douyin’ GMV increased by 300% YoY in the “June 18” sales season.
  • The revenue of a pre-IPO restaurant chain, Green Tea, increased by 55% in 2023.
  • Alibaba’s supermarket chain, Freshippo, opened 12 new stores in June.

Integral Ad Science Holding Corp.: Does Their Innovative Product Roadmap & AI Investments Make Them A ‘Buy’? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Integral Ad Science (IAS) had a constructive start to 2024 as highlighted in their recent financial performance discussion.
  • The company reported that revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter surpassed previous forecasts, demonstrating a robust economic position and potential upward trajectory in its financial metrics.
  • Revenue increased by 8% to $114.5 million, which was above the company’s guidance range of $111 million to $113 million.

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Latent View Analytics Ltd, Global Unichip, MoneyHero , Fastly Inc, Costar Group and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • The Beat Ideas- Latent View Analytics: Harnessing Data & Analytics
  • TechChain Insights: Call with TSMC Partner Global Unichip; Potential to Outpace TSMC Revenue Growth?
  • MoneyHero – Encouraging start to FY24
  • Fastly Inc.: How Is The Management Carrying Out The Expansion into New Market Segments?
  • Costar Group Inc (CSGP) – Friday, Mar 29, 2024


The Beat Ideas- Latent View Analytics: Harnessing Data & Analytics

By Sudarshan Bhandari

  • Client-Driven innovation fosters R&D via proactive, marketable solutions and an SDE framework for excellence
  • In-Depth understanding of sectors and data-driven innovation drives strategic growth
  • Comprehensive data analytics solutions from start to finish for business success

TechChain Insights: Call with TSMC Partner Global Unichip; Potential to Outpace TSMC Revenue Growth?

By Vincent Fernando, CFA

  • We hosted a conference call with Global Unichip (GUC); GUC is 34.8% held by TSMC and a key provider of semiconductor design services to companies aiming to manufacture with TSMC.
  • GUC’s Revenue Prospects are Linked to TSMC’s Growth, However the Success of Its Customers’ Chips Also a Factor — Lagged Strong Revenue Growth Likely
  • Conclusion: GUC a Second-Derivative Play on TSMC’s Structural Drivers with Potential to Surprise the Market and Catch Up to TSMC’s Share Performance

MoneyHero – Encouraging start to FY24

By Edison Investment Research

MoneyHero has made a promising start to FY24, with robust levels of revenue growth in Q124 across several core markets and all product verticals. Investment in the platform has resulted in improved application conversion rates, while several senior hires have been made, including the new CFO, Hao Qian, and a head of AI. Although the EBITDA loss widened in the quarter, management expects profitability to improve to a break-even run rate by end FY24. Our estimates are unchanged, anticipating sequential quarterly revenue growth as management accelerates investment in its user base and benefits from operational leverage.


Fastly Inc.: How Is The Management Carrying Out The Expansion into New Market Segments?

By Baptista Research

  • Fastly’s first quarter 2024 results demonstrate both promising advancements and headwinds that underscore the complexity of its market environment.
  • Revenue growth of 14% year-over-year to $133.5 million surpassed the midpoint of Fastly’s guidance, reflecting effective customer growth and retention initiatives.
  • The customer base expanded to 3,290, marking an increase from previous quarters.

Costar Group Inc (CSGP) – Friday, Mar 29, 2024

By Value Investors Club

  • NAR settlement presents big opportunity for CSGP’s homes.com business with rapid growth in traffic and monetization
  • CSGP trading in-line with historical valuation, offering a cheap option on homes.com network for further growth
  • Settlement may lead to unbundling of buy-side commissions, disrupting traditional US portal model and driving CSGP stock higher

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Broadcom , Dell Technologies , Singtel, Keywords Studios and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Broadcom’s AI-Driven Growth Signals Upside Amid Stock Split Surges
  • Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Jun-2024): Notebook shipment update May 2024
  • Reiterating Japan Overweight — Add Exposure; Nikkei 225, TOPIX, TOPIX Small All Breaking Out
  • EQT/Keywords Studios: Lower Revised Offer


Broadcom’s AI-Driven Growth Signals Upside Amid Stock Split Surges

By Uttkarsh Kohli

  • Broadcom’s Strong Q2 Performance: Broadcom’s Q2 revenue surged 43% year-over-year to USD 12.5 billion, driven by AI demand and VMware contributions.
  • Dominance in AI ASIC Market: Broadcom holds a 60% market share in AI-specific integrated circuits, serving major clients like Alphabet and Meta.
  • Lead up to Stock Split Upside Potential: Mega caps have seen an average 17% outperformance relative to S&P 500 from announcement to actual stock split, signaling sharp upside for Broadcom.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (29-Jun-2024): Notebook shipment update May 2024

By Tech Supply Chain Tracker

  • South Korean battery makers stand to benefit from Tesla’s production issues with 46800 cells, boosting profitability in May 2024.
  • STMicro and Panasonic Cycle Tech team up to introduce AI technology in e-bikes, making safety enhancements more affordable and accessible.
  • Axelera AI secures US$68 million for global expansion in AI, recognizing computing as the new currency and focusing on growth in the tech industry.

Reiterating Japan Overweight — Add Exposure; Nikkei 225, TOPIX, TOPIX Small All Breaking Out

By Joe Jasper

  • Our bullish outlook (since early-November 2023) remains intact. We continue to recommend buying dips as long as MSCI $ACWI and $EEM remain above important supports at $110 and $41-$42, respectively.
  • We are reiterating Japan as an Overweight — Add Exposure; Nikkei 225, TOPIX, TOPIX Small All Breaking Out. And 2+ year RS uptrends remain intact on TOPIX and Nikkei 225
  • We take a break from recommending Technology (though we are still bullish) and highlight buys within global Energy, Health Care, Telecommunications, and Utilities

EQT/Keywords Studios: Lower Revised Offer

By Jesus Rodriguez Aguilar

  • On June 27, Keywords Studios (KWS LN) received an updated cash offer of 2,450p/share from EQT (3.9% lower than initial 2,550p), 66.7% premium, implied EV €2,405 million, 13.2x EV/fwd NTM EBITDA,
  • 22.4x Fwd P/E. The likelihood of a strategic buyer making an offer is low, while the offer from EQT is opportunistic, which will seek to merge Keywords with Virtuos.
  • The revised lower offer and the small extension to the PUSU deadline do not inspire optimism. Nevertheless, EQT remains a credible bidde. Gross spread stands at 5.9%. Maintain long.

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: NVIDIA Corp, Delta Electronics, Micron Technology, Anthropic, Alibaba Group Holding , Softbank Group, Confluent, Visa, Jabil Circuit, Delivery Hero SE and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Episode 73: Nvidia’s Moment, and The “Platformization” of GPUs
  • Delta Taiwan Vs. Thailand Monitor: Taiwan’s Nvidia Solutions Show Why TW Better Value Than Thailand
  • Memory Monitor: Micron’s Shares May Be Falling But Results’ Industry Implications Are Positive
  • Dario Amodei CEO of Anthropic: Claude, New Models, AI Safety and Economic Impact
  • Tech Supply Chain Tracker (28-Jun-2024): Humanoid robot develpment status.
  • Softbank Group – Event Flash – Launches Four-Part USD And EUR Bond Offering – Lucror Analytics
  • Confluent Inc (CFLT) – Thursday, Mar 28, 2024
  • Payment Companies – Updated Sector Overview and Potential IPOs
  • Jabil Inc.: How Much Will Their Revenues Grow Given The Focus On AI & Data Center Markets? – Major Drivers
  • Delivery Hero Se (DLVHF) – Thursday, Mar 28, 2024


Episode 73: Nvidia’s Moment, and The “Platformization” of GPUs

By The Circuit

  • Nvidia surpasses $3 trillion valuation, a first in semiconductor industry
  • Company’s rapid growth raises concerns about stock market dynamics
  • Debate on Nvidia’s dominance in AI computing and comparisons to past tech industry booms.

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Delta Taiwan Vs. Thailand Monitor: Taiwan’s Nvidia Solutions Show Why TW Better Value Than Thailand

By Vincent Fernando, CFA

  • Delta Taiwan has outperformed Delta Taiwan recently. The parent vs. subsidiary market cap ratio is now trading consistently over 1.0x. and can go higher in our view.
  • Nvidia opportunities and other similar cutting edge technologies will first go to Delta Electronics Taiwan (2308 TT) and not to Delta Electronics Thailand (DELTA TB).
  • Conclusion — Expect further Delta Taiwan outperformance over the long-term vs. Delta Thailand.

Memory Monitor: Micron’s Shares May Be Falling But Results’ Industry Implications Are Positive

By Vincent Fernando, CFA

  • Data Centers — Traditional Data Center Recovery Starting; In Addition to HBM Demand, SSD Memory Seeing Strength for AI Applications
  • PCs — Upcycle to Accelerate “Late CY2024E”, Driven by Windows 12 and End of Windows 10
  • Mobile Devices — Moderate Growth in CY2024E; Potential for Smartphone Upgrade Cycle Acceleration

Dario Amodei CEO of Anthropic: Claude, New Models, AI Safety and Economic Impact

By In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen

  • Anthropic is releasing a new, highly intelligent and powerful model in the near future
  • Developments in interpretability of AI models are progressing, allowing for greater understanding of decision-making processes
  • Progress in understanding AI models is happening rapidly, but keeping pace with the complexity of new models remains a challenge

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Tech Supply Chain Tracker (28-Jun-2024): Humanoid robot develpment status.

By Tech Supply Chain Tracker

  • Humanoid robot development is rapidly advancing with improvements in AI, mobility, and interaction capabilities, exciting progress being made.
  • China’s cloud service spending expected to surge 20% by 2024, with the country leading the hydrogen race through policies and demand.
  • Former TSMC R&D director sheds light on Taiwan chip industry facing geopolitical shifts, reaching a crucial crossroads amidst declining semiconductor market.

Softbank Group – Event Flash – Launches Four-Part USD And EUR Bond Offering – Lucror Analytics

By Trung Nguyen

Softbank Group (SBG) has launched a four-part benchmark-sized bond offering comprising USD and EUR notes. The proceeds will mainly be used for debt repayment, including the redemption of foreign currency-denominated bonds, as well as for general corporate purposes, including the maintenance of a cash position for the redemption of outstanding notes due over the next two years along with new investments. In particular, SBG will redeem its USD 766.8 mn 4.75% 2024 bonds (due September) early at par.


Confluent Inc (CFLT) – Thursday, Mar 28, 2024

By Value Investors Club

  • Confluent (CFLT) is an infrastructure software company offering managed data streaming and processing services
  • The company went public in 2019 and has experienced a decrease in stock price, presenting a potential opportunity for rerating
  • Confluent’s strong product story around Apache Flink and usage by companies like FedEx and Uber position it for future growth

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Payment Companies – Updated Sector Overview and Potential IPOs

By Victor Galliano

  • We update Klarna’s and Stripe’s IPO valuations based on recent share transactions; Indian payments company Pine Labs is also reported to be looking to IPO
  • Our 2Q24 recommended shares performance was very mixed, with it being a mainly challenging quarter for long investors in payment companies
  • We retain Visa as a core holding and also keep PagSeguro and Shift4 as buys, replacing PayPal with European value play Nexi; we keep our sell rating on Affirm

Jabil Inc.: How Much Will Their Revenues Grow Given The Focus On AI & Data Center Markets? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Jabil recently disclosed its financial outcomes for the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, delivering robust figures that reflect its strategic maneuvers and adjustment to changing market dynamics.
  • The company posted revenues of approximately $6.8 billion, surpassing expectations by $265 million.
  • This was aided by significant contributions from the connected devices and networking and storage sectors, which outperformed anticipations.

Delivery Hero Se (DLVHF) – Thursday, Mar 28, 2024

By Value Investors Club

  • Delivery Hero is a food and grocery delivery service founded in Berlin in 2011 with a leading position in 56 countries
  • Despite being publicly traded and having a market cap of around €7.5bn, the company faces challenges such as being lossmaking and having significant net debt
  • With concerns about liquidity, cash burn, regulatory issues, and intense competition in the market, Delivery Hero may be at risk of a significant price correction

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Tencent, Chunghwa Telecom, Broadcom , Warner Bros Discovery , Calix Inc, King Yuan Electronics Co, Ltd. and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Tencent/Netease: One Game Approval for Tencent in June
  • Tech Supply Chain Tracker (27-Jun-2024): AI advances tech and industry’s potential.
  • Broadcom Inc: How Are They Expanding AI and Networking Technologies! – Major Drivers
  • Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: A Growth Story Around Strategic Partnerships and Global Expansion! – Major Drivers
  • Calix Inc.: Is The Management Focus on Small and Medium Business Segments Paying Off?
  • KYEC (2449.TT): AI Highly Growth Potential may exceed Expectation.


Tencent/Netease: One Game Approval for Tencent in June

By Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

  • China announced game approval for the June batch. The number of games approved remained at a higher level than 2023.
  • The pace of China game approval appears to have accelerated to the same level as pre-tightening, though the number of approvals appears to be slower than March.
  • Of companies that we are monitoring, Tencent and iDreamSky clinched one approval each.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (27-Jun-2024): AI advances tech and industry’s potential.

By Tech Supply Chain Tracker

  • Generative AI is driving hardware advancements and creating new industrial prospects, with Synopsys offering automation and analytics tools for chipmaking facilities in India.
  • Cultivating global cash cows like CHPT and Chief Telecom to enhance revenue streams, Volkswagen is investing $5 billion in Rivian to create an EV software joint venture, while Poland’s CEZAMAT boosts photonics and chip goals in Europe.
  • Indian electronic component production value is set to increase 5x by 2030, but slow data center expansion may affect chip sales, according to Nvidia CEO. SiFive also unveils 4th-gen essential product line to drive innovation in embedded applications.

Broadcom Inc: How Are They Expanding AI and Networking Technologies! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Broadcom Inc. presented its second quarter fiscal year 2024 financial results, underscoring notable growth and strategic advancements, particularly through its semiconductor and software segments.
  • The revenue recorded was $12.5 billion, a substantial 43% increase year-on-year, buoyed significantly by the inclusion of a full quarter’s financial contribution from VMware.
  • Excluding this factor, revenue was up 12% from the previous year.

Warner Bros. Discovery Inc.: A Growth Story Around Strategic Partnerships and Global Expansion! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Warner Bros. Discovery commenced the first quarter of 2024 with a focus on adjusting its operations for future sustainability in an industry marked by rapid disruption due to technological advancements.
  • The company acknowledges the transformative necessities dictated by changing consumer behaviors and the technological landscape.
  • On a positive note, Warner Bros. Discovery reported an encouraging increase in subscriber growth for its streaming service, Max, which saw an addition of 2 million subscribers across various regions, pushing its total Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) subscriber count towards 100 million.

Calix Inc.: Is The Management Focus on Small and Medium Business Segments Paying Off?

By Baptista Research

  • The Calix’s financial performance for the first quarter of 2024 underscores the company’s resilience amid shifting market conditions.
  • Calix recorded a revenue of $226.3 million, settling within the provided guidance.
  • This positioning affirms the continued relevance and efficacy of its platform, cloud, and managed services in driving its business agenda despite current industry challenges.

KYEC (2449.TT): AI Highly Growth Potential may exceed Expectation.

By Patrick Liao


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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: NCSOFT Corp, Cover Corp, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC), Samsung Electronics, Micron Technology, Xiao I , Formfactor Inc, Celestica, Cargurus , Belden Inc and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • NCSoft: Corporate Split-Off of Two Divisions
  • Cover Corp (TYO 5253) – High Growth Opportunity in the Expanding VTuber Sector
  • Taiwan Tech Weekly: Declines With Nvidia; Taiwan’s Vietnam Shift Continues; UMC’s Outlook Improves
  • Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Jun-2024): Taiwan uses AI for medical advancements.
  • Micron Earnings – What to Expect
  • AIXI: Announces numerous real-world AI applications. The company’s financial condition remains a concern.
  • FormFactor Inc.: Revenue Diversification & Expansion In Enterprise & Consumer Markets! – Major Drivers
  • Celestica Inc.: How Will Their Expansion in Hyperscalers and Data Center Market Impact Future Growth? – Major Drivers
  • CarGurus Inc.: How Is Their International Market Expansion Progressing? – Major Drivers
  • Belden Inc.: How Are They Augmenting Their Offerings Through Strategic Acquisitions? – Major Drivers


NCSoft: Corporate Split-Off of Two Divisions

By Douglas Kim

  • On 24 June, NCSoft announced a corporate split-off of two divisions called named NC QA Company and NC IDS Company.
  • NCSoft plans to hold a shareholders meeting where to vote on the split off decision on 14 August. Effective date of the company split is scheduled for 1 October 2024.
  • The consensus estimates sales of 2.0 trillion won (up 19.2% YoY) and operating profit of 272 billion won (up 155.2% YoY) in 2025.

Cover Corp (TYO 5253) – High Growth Opportunity in the Expanding VTuber Sector

By Altay Capital

  • Cover Corp, a leading talent management company in the rapidly growing VTuber industry.
  • They’re considered the most prestigious agency and should attract the best talent.
  • Superior Underlying Performance Metrics: Cover boasts superior key performance indicators (KPIs) compared to their main competitor Anycolor, including higher engagement metrics like subscribers, hours watched, and viewership.

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Declines With Nvidia; Taiwan’s Vietnam Shift Continues; UMC’s Outlook Improves

By Vincent Fernando, CFA

  • Taiwan Shares Fall With Nvidia… SK Hynix HBM DRAM with Global Unichip? Taiwan’s Vietnam Shift Continues… Broadcom Developing an AI Chip with Bytedance
  • TechChain Insights: Call with Elan Micro; AI PC Significant Uptake 4Q24/1H25; Supply Chain Preparing 
  • UMC (2303.TT; UMC.US): The Outlook for 3Q24 Has Reached a Slightly Upside QoQ. 

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (26-Jun-2024): Taiwan uses AI for medical advancements.

By Tech Supply Chain Tracker

  • Taiwan is utilizing AI supercomputers for medical and life science innovations, showcasing a commitment to technological advancement in those fields.
  • Wistron is making a significant investment of $24.5M for a new factory in Vietnam, indicating a desire to expand production capabilities in the region for potential economic growth.
  • Samsung is poised to overtake Apple in Taiwan’s mobile market by June, highlighting the company’s competitive edge and potential dominance in the industry.

Micron Earnings – What to Expect

By Jim Handy

  • Expect Micron to report strength in AI, highlight the company’s HBM efforts, and quote McKinsey’s trillion-dollar forecast in their earnings call tomorrow
  • Although Nvidia’s growth has really helped the DRAM market, along with 2023 CapEx cuts, there are important concerns of double-ordering which could lead to a collapse soon
  • Semiconductor market revenues have leveled off since December 2023, hinting a return to more normal growth for the rest of the year

AIXI: Announces numerous real-world AI applications. The company’s financial condition remains a concern.

By Zacks Small Cap Research

  • Xiao-I (NASDAQ: AIXI) is leveraging its existing relationships and signing new clients at an impressive pace.
  • The company has announced nearly a dozen new products or relationships utilizing its AI platforms in the past two months.
  • Competition remains intense in the AI market and we think investors are questioning if Xiao-I has the financial capacity to remain competitive across multiple industries as private and public companies continue to invest heavily in its core markets.

FormFactor Inc.: Revenue Diversification & Expansion In Enterprise & Consumer Markets! – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • FormFactor delivered mixed first-quarter results for the fiscal year 2024, with its revenue closely aligning with the upper end of forecasts due to robust demand in the DRAM probe card sector, corroborated by significant advancements in setting standards for testing high-bandwidth memory (HBM).
  • However, the company encountered challenges as non-GAAP earnings per share (EPS) dipped below the anticipated range primarily due to a less favorable product mix across its segments and heightened warranty costs in the Probe Cards segment.
  • 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.

Celestica Inc.: How Will Their Expansion in Hyperscalers and Data Center Market Impact Future Growth? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Celestica launched the first quarter of 2023 on a robust note, demonstrating a significant enhancement in its financial metrics and strategic position.
  • The firm reported revenues of $2.21 billion, surpassing their high-end guidance and representing a year-over-year increase of 20%.
  • Notably, the adjusted earnings per share (EPS) reached $0.86, exceeding expectations by $0.39 compared to the prior year period.

CarGurus Inc.: How Is Their International Market Expansion Progressing? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • CarGurus Inc. recently disclosed its first-quarter 2024 financial results, presenting a mixed outcome with several highlights and areas of concern.
  • In terms of positives, the company reported an increase in non-GAAP consolidated adjusted EBITDA by 24% year-over-year, marking the highest first-quarter EBITDA margin in three years.
  • This growth was primarily fueled by a continued expansion in the subscription base and revenue generated from its Marketplace business, which witnessed an acceleration of 12% year-over-year growth in revenue.

Belden Inc.: How Are They Augmenting Their Offerings Through Strategic Acquisitions? – Major Drivers

By Baptista Research

  • Belden Inc., a global leader in signal transmission solutions, reported their first quarter 2024 financial results, demonstrating a performance that exceeded expectations amidst a challenging market environment.
  • Revenue for the quarter stood at $536 million with earnings per share (EPS) of $1.24, surpassing the high end of their guidance.
  • This achievement was undergirded by a sequential increase in orders by 5%, resulting in a book-to-bill ratio of 1.03, suggesting a shift toward more stable conditions.

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: NVIDIA Corp, Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC), Softbank Group, Torex Semiconductor, Aviat Networks and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Mega Caps Thrive But Other Tech Firms Are Punished for Lack of AI-Linked Earnings Potential
  • Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Jun-2024): Konrad Young pushes Taiwan-UK collab in quantum tech
  • Morning Views Asia: Softbank Group
  • 4Q Follow-Up – Torex Semiconductor (6616 JP)
  • Aviat Networks Inc. (AVNW) – Monday, Mar 25, 2024


Mega Caps Thrive But Other Tech Firms Are Punished for Lack of AI-Linked Earnings Potential

By Uttkarsh Kohli

  • Mega cap stocks like Nvidia, Alphabet, and Microsoft surpass lofty market expectations, in the latest earnings season leading to continued rallies. 
  • Profits from AI innovations are accumulating predominantly at the bottom of the supply chain, benefiting large hardware and cloud service providers. 
  • Smaller tech companies, including Salesforce, MongoDB, and Dell, have experienced sharp corrections due to lofty expectations and their limited capacity to generate significant AI revenue.

Tech Supply Chain Tracker (25-Jun-2024): Konrad Young pushes Taiwan-UK collab in quantum tech

By Tech Supply Chain Tracker

  • Former TSMC R&D director Konrad Young advocates for a partnership between Taiwan and the UK in quantum technology.
  • Chinese car brands attract young Thai consumers with innovative smart cockpit features, winning over the market.
  • Xiaomi implements strategic changes in India after a decade of entering the market, adapting to new trends and demands.

Morning Views Asia: Softbank Group

By Leonard Law, CFA

Lucror Analytics Morning Views comprise our fundamental credit analysis, opinions and trade recommendations on high yield issuers in the region, based on key company-specific developments in the past 24 hours. Our Morning Views include a section with a brief market commentary, key market indicators and a macroeconomic and corporate event calendar.


4Q Follow-Up – Torex Semiconductor (6616 JP)

By Sessa Investment Research

  • While current underlying demand has yet to show signs of a strong recovery, progress has been made in inventory adjustments in the distribution supply chain, and TOREX expects a recovery in sales from the 2H of 2024, and the top priority for this term is strengthening sales expansion initiatives.
  • Regarding the initial FY25/3 consolidated OP forecast, in addition to a contribution of ¥1,150mn from the +8.7% YoY increase in net sales, the decrease of ¥2,370mn in inventory write-downs in manufacturing cost of sales will drive a strong recovery in OP.
  • Although capex is set to decline -31.9% YoY to ¥3,600mn (mainly for equipment being installed in the new Phenitec Kagoshima Fab clean room), having peaked out last term, depreciation will increase +27.7% YoY to ¥3,000mn as the new clean room has started operations. 

Aviat Networks Inc. (AVNW) – Monday, Mar 25, 2024

By Value Investors Club

  • Aviat Networks has successfully turned around its business in the telecom equipment sector despite challenges
  • The company has outperformed larger competitors by focusing on execution during the COVID boom-bust cycle
  • Despite investor caution due to competitive landscape and poor sector valuations, Aviat Networks’ fundamentals are strong and outpacing its stock performance, positioning it well for future growth

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) – ADR, Erajaya Swasembada and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC & ASE Premiums Drop Sharply; ChipMOS Extreme Discount
  • Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ) – Less New Stores with Higher Volumes


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC & ASE Premiums Drop Sharply; ChipMOS Extreme Discount

By Vincent Fernando, CFA

  • TSMC: +16.1% Premium, After Sharp Drop, Will Be Interesting to See If Spread Will Remain Within the Recent ~15-25% Range
  • ASE: +7.4% Premium; Can Consider Going Long the Spread Given Recent Trading Range
  • ChipMOS: -2.4% Discount Repesents Extreme Low of End of Range; Can Consider Going Long the Spread

Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ) – Less New Stores with Higher Volumes

By Angus Mackintosh

  • Erajaya Swasembada (ERAA IJ) is back on track with its handset business, with stronger volume growth driven by more affordable models from Infinix and Techno brands.
  • The company’s buildout of its electrical retailer Erablue, a JV with Mobile World, is gaining momentum and should become a significant growth driver along with Grand Lucky supermarket.
  • Erajaya will slow its store buildout this year as it focuses on productivity ny it still expected to add 200 new stores over in Indonesia. Valuation is attractive.

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Daily Brief TMT/Internet: Infocom Corp, Apple , Silergy Corp, United Microelectronics Corp, Novatek Microelectronics Corp and more

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In today’s briefing:

  • (Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Infocom, Capitol Health, MMA Offshore, Mimasu, Tatsuta Elect., Great Eastern
  • Will Apple Intelligence Drive IPhone Maker past USD 4 Trillion in Market Cap?
  • Silergy (6147.TT): The Wafer Demand Is Projected to Increase by 30-40% QoQ from 2Q24 Onwards.
  • UMC (2303.TT; UMC.US): The Outlook for 3Q24 Has Reached a Slightly Upside QoQ.
  • Novatek (3034.TT): To Achieve a ~5% QoQ Growth in Revenue and Relatively Flat GM QoQ in 3Q24


(Mostly) Asia-Pac M&A: Infocom, Capitol Health, MMA Offshore, Mimasu, Tatsuta Elect., Great Eastern

By David Blennerhassett


Will Apple Intelligence Drive IPhone Maker past USD 4 Trillion in Market Cap?

By Uttkarsh Kohli

  • Never a pioneer, instead a perfectionist in delivering mind bending experience. That’s what Apple has stood for traditionally. Can it repeat the act in the Gen AI era? 
  • Siri to have advanced language comprehension and Writing Tools to deliver useful features to drive convenience and productivity. 
  • Private Cloud Compute ensures user data remains encrypted and secure. Reflects Apple’s commitment to privacy amidst growing concerns surrounding data misuse.

Silergy (6147.TT): The Wafer Demand Is Projected to Increase by 30-40% QoQ from 2Q24 Onwards.

By Patrick Liao

  • We presume Silergy is likely to see demand recovery or inventory rebuilding starting from 2Q24.
  • Silergy’s wafer demand is projected to increase by 30-40% QoQ from 2Q24 onwards.  
  • Silergy’s primary focus remains on China, Taiwan, and Korea, but the US market is promising for potential growth.  

UMC (2303.TT; UMC.US): The Outlook for 3Q24 Has Reached a Slightly Upside QoQ.

By Patrick Liao

  • United Microelectron Sp Adr (UMC US) 3Q24 outlook could be showing a slightly upside quarter over quarter and the gross margin is approaching to ~30%.
  • We estimate that UMC’s overall utilization in 3Q24 will be around 65-70%, with 12” at 70-75% and 8” at 60%.
  • UMC is benefiting from Novatek shipping OLED DDIC to Apple (AAPL US) in 3Q24.

Novatek (3034.TT): To Achieve a ~5% QoQ Growth in Revenue and Relatively Flat GM QoQ in 3Q24

By Patrick Liao

  • We expect Novatek Microelectronics Corp (3034 TT) to achieve approximately a 5% QoQ growth in revenue and relatively flat gross margin (GM) QoQ in 3Q24.
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) (981 HK) and HLMC are capable of producing DDICs at 40nm and below.
  • Novatek is experiencing a decline in demand for 55nm Touch with Display Driver (TDDI) in 3Q24.

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