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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Silicon Motion Technology / Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Silicon Motion reported 2Q24 results on Friday, describing strong demand for NAND flash controllers driven by the PC industry and improving demand from the smartphone industry.</li>
<li>The company expects industry NAND flash pricing to continue improving into 2025E. Moreover, SIMO expects to expand its market share for NAND flash controllers by year-end.</li>
<li>Maintain Structural Long rating for SIMO. The recent share price decline is painful for holders however share weakness is an accumulation opportunity with an investment view to mid-2025E.</li>
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Silicon Motion reported 2Q24 results on Friday, describing strong demand for NAND flash controllers driven by the PC industry and improving demand from the smartphone industry.
The company expects industry NAND flash pricing to continue improving into 2025E. Moreover, SIMO expects to expand its market share for NAND flash controllers by year-end.
Maintain Structural Long rating for SIMO. The recent share price decline is painful for holders however share weakness is an accumulation opportunity with an investment view to mid-2025E.


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