Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

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 results commentary for its semiconductor packaging and testing service said that inventory problems for the industry are taking longer than expected to improve.</li>
<li>The weaker than expected environment was only realized towards the end of 1Q23. The company's utilization is near an all-time low which is expected to persist through 2Q23E.</li>
<li>Automotive remains a bright spot for the company, with Auto-linked revenue rising 30% YoY.</li>
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ASE's results commentary for its semiconductor packaging and testing service said that inventory problems for the industry are taking longer than expected to improve.
The weaker than expected environment was only realized towards the end of 1Q23. The company's utilization is near an all-time low which is expected to persist through 2Q23E.
Automotive remains a bright spot for the company, with Auto-linked revenue rising 30% YoY.


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