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Vincent Fernando, CFA

20 years of experience researching capital markets in Asia and the USA.

Managing Director, Zero One

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<li>ASE's 3Q23 results came in in-line with analyst estimates, and showed gross margin ticking slightly higher QoQ.</li>
<li>Semiconductor Assembly, Testing, and Manufacturing (ATM) capacity utilization remains low, in the mid-60's percent.</li>
<li>Management is cautiously optimistic about an improving industry environment into next year, however was more guarded than what we gauged from TSMC or UMC in their recent results.</li>
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ASE's 3Q23 results came in in-line with analyst estimates, and showed gross margin ticking slightly higher QoQ.
Semiconductor Assembly, Testing, and Manufacturing (ATM) capacity utilization remains low, in the mid-60's percent.
Management is cautiously optimistic about an improving industry environment into next year, however was more guarded than what we gauged from TSMC or UMC in their recent results.


ASE's Results Shows Chip Packaging & Testing Utilization Is Still Low, However Improvement Expected