In today’s briefing:
- UMC (2303.TT; UMC.US): 4Q24 Outlook Blurred; QCOM Opens up a New Chance; Considering Selling Fab 8S.
- Shriram Pistons and Rings Ltd- Forensic Analysis
UMC (2303.TT; UMC.US): 4Q24 Outlook Blurred; QCOM Opens up a New Chance; Considering Selling Fab 8S.
- United Microelectron Sp Adr (UMC US)’s outlook for 4Q24 is expected to show a decrease of around -5% QoQ, with a minimum gross margin of 30%.
- Qualcomm Inc (QCOM US) moving out of Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC) (981 HK) and has opened up opportunities for UMC.
- UMC is considering selling its 8″ Fab, known as 8S, due to its consistently poor performance.
Shriram Pistons and Rings Ltd- Forensic Analysis
- Shriram Pistons & Rings Ltd (SPRL IN) is into the business of manufacturing auto components including pistons, piston pins and rings, engine valves, electric motors etc.
- On an overall scheme of things, balance sheet and forensics look good and healthy.
- However, one must pay attention to goodwill and related assumptions; one of the recent acquisitions has turned loss making.
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