Senior Technology Analyst, Japanese Equities, LightStream Research

Scott Foster

Securities analyst covering electronics, precision equipment & robotics, engineering, construction, transport and other sectors for more than 25 years in Japan and 3 years in Korea. Permanent resident of Japan.

Senior Technology Analyst, Japanese Equities

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>Ushio has tied up with Applied Materials (AMAT) to develop lithography systems for package substrates using AMAT's Digital Lithography Technology.</li>
<li>This should keep the focus on Ushio's more advanced technologies (which also include EUV mask inspection light sources) and its potential to rebound with the semiconductor cycle.</li>
<li>The shares have dropped back 10% since mid-December, providing an entry point. 3Q results are scheduled to be announced on February 9.</li>
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Ushio has tied up with Applied Materials (AMAT) to develop lithography systems for package substrates using AMAT's Digital Lithography Technology.
This should keep the focus on Ushio's more advanced technologies (which also include EUV mask inspection light sources) and its potential to rebound with the semiconductor cycle.
The shares have dropped back 10% since mid-December, providing an entry point. 3Q results are scheduled to be announced on February 9.


Ushio (6925 JP): Tie-Up with Applied Materials Adds to Long-Term Potential

Ushio Inc

Ushio (6925 JP): Tie-Up with Applied Materials Adds to Long-Term Potential