Semiconductor & Technology Specialist, Ingenuity

William Keating

Semiconductor & Technology Specialist

Ingenuity

Our focus is exclusively on in-depth research & consulting in the broader semiconductor industry. We focus on the key players, namely Intel, Micron, Qualcomm, Apple, Samsung, NVIDIA, AMD, TSMC & Global Foundries - as well as some of the lesser known, but nonetheless critical, companies such as ASML (for EUV), Mellanox, Cavium, Xilinx etc. We specialise in their products, roadmaps, process technologies, competitive advantages & threats etc. We also help our clients understand the implications of new and emerging technologies, e.g. 3D X-Point, 3D NAND, Carbon Nanotubes, Autonomous Driving, Graphene, Silicon Photonics, Wafer-Level Optics, Artificial Intelligence, FPGA, GPU, ASIC etc. 

Semiconductor Analysis & Research

Equity Bottom-Up

Synopsys, Inc. supplies electronic design automation solutions to the global electronics market.  The Company provides design technologies to creators of advanced integrated circuits, electronic systems, and systems on a chip. Synopsys also provides consulting services and support to its customers to streamline the overall design process and accelerate time to market.

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<li>NVIDIA &amp; Synopsys announced a new strategic partnership on Dec 1, mostly covering topics they were already strategically partnering on, with one exception, Cloud-Ready Solutions</li>
<li>The partnership sees NVIDIA purchase $2 billion worth of Synopsys stock in a private placement. Other, recent, similar strategic partnerships e.g. Siemens &amp; GM, involved no such investment</li>
<li>They plan to start enabling cloud access for GPU-accelerated engineering solutions. Could this be where that $2 billion finds a home? Is this a new Neocloud in disguise? Let's see</li>
</ul>


NVIDIA &amp; Synopsys announced a new strategic partnership on Dec 1, mostly covering topics they were already strategically partnering on, with one exception, Cloud-Ready Solutions
The partnership sees NVIDIA purchase $2 billion worth of Synopsys stock in a private placement. Other, recent, similar strategic partnerships e.g. Siemens &amp; GM, involved no such investment
They plan to start enabling cloud access for GPU-accelerated engineering solutions. Could this be where that $2 billion finds a home? Is this a new Neocloud in disguise? Let's see


NVIDIA Invests $2 Billion In Synopsys. But Why?

Taiwan Tech Focused Senior Analyst

Patrick Liao

Intel Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells computer components and related products.  The Company's major products include microprocessors, chipsets, embedded processors and microcontrollers, flash memory products, graphics products, network and communications products, systems management software, conferencing products, and digital imaging products.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/apple-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:666:1" rel="noopener">Apple (AAPL US)</a> may outsource iPad CPU production to Intel in 2027.</li>
<li>U.S. semiconductor reshoring faces fundamental structural barriers, and Trump is trying to blame this by pushing TSMC to move advanced manufacturing technology to the U.S. </li>
<li>The key variable remains Intel’s 18A execution. However, Intel’s current CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has not demonstrated an aggressive stance so far.</li>
</ul>



Apple (AAPL US) may outsource iPad CPU production to Intel in 2027.
U.S. semiconductor reshoring faces fundamental structural barriers, and Trump is trying to blame this by pushing TSMC to move advanced manufacturing technology to the U.S. 
The key variable remains Intel’s 18A execution. However, Intel’s current CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, has not demonstrated an aggressive stance so far.


Intel (INTC.US): Apple M-Series in 2027; Intel 18A Is the Key.

Managing Director, Zero One, Zero One

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Managing Director, Zero One

Zero One

Founded in 2015, Zero One produces independent investment research and provides corporate finance advisory services with a focus on both listed and private technology companies. Founder Vincent Fernando has over 20 years of experience in US and Asia capital markets.

Independent Investment Research

Kyivstar Group Ltd. operates as a holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, provides services across a wide range of mobile and fixed line technologies, including 4G, big data, cloud solutions, cybersecurity, and digital TV. Kyivstar Group serves customers in Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates.

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/kyivstar-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45682:1" rel="noopener">Kyivstar Group (KYIV US)</a> launched Starlink Direct to Cell on November 24, making Ukraine the first European country with commercial satellite connectivity to mobile phones.</li>
<li>Satellite connectivity provides Kyivstar a differentiated capability that should be positive for customer churn management given the ‘insurance value’ of having satellite backup connectivity for Ukrainians.</li>
<li>Kyivstar’s Starlink partnership is a net positive for the shares. We reiterate our Structural Long rating and US$19.8 target price. KYIV shares are trading at just 5.1x 2025E EV/EBITDA.</li>
</ul>



Kyivstar Group (KYIV US) launched Starlink Direct to Cell on November 24, making Ukraine the first European country with commercial satellite connectivity to mobile phones.
Satellite connectivity provides Kyivstar a differentiated capability that should be positive for customer churn management given the ‘insurance value’ of having satellite backup connectivity for Ukrainians.
Kyivstar’s Starlink partnership is a net positive for the shares. We reiterate our Structural Long rating and US$19.8 target price. KYIV shares are trading at just 5.1x 2025E EV/EBITDA.


Kyivstar (KYIV US): New Starlink Direct to Cell Net Positive for Market Position

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR / Equity Bottom-Up

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd. manufactures integrated circuits based on its proprietary designs.  The Company offers a comprehensive set of integrated circuit fabrication processes to manufacture CMOS logic, mixed-mode, volatile and non-volatile memory and BiCMOS chips.  Taiwan Semiconductor is an affiliate of Philips Electronics N.V.

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR (TSM US)

TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing) - ADR

<ul>
<li>TSMC: +27.1% Premium; Increased to More Historically Extreme Level; Deeper in Short Range</li>
<li>UMC: +2.3% Premium; Good Level to Open a Short of The Spread</li>
<li>ASE: +2.3% Premium; Wait Better Long Opportunity Near Parity or Below</li>
</ul>


TSMC: +27.1% Premium; Increased to More Historically Extreme Level; Deeper in Short Range
UMC: +2.3% Premium; Good Level to Open a Short of The Spread
ASE: +2.3% Premium; Wait Better Long Opportunity Near Parity or Below


Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC ADR Spread Deeper in Historically Rare Zone

Silicon Motion Technology / Equity Bottom-Up

Silicon Motion Technology Corporation is a semiconductor company that designs, develops, and markets semiconductor products for the multimedia consumer electronics market. The Company's products include controllers used in mobile storage media and multimedia systems on a chip.

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<li>Four growth drivers ramping simultaneously: PCIe5 targeting 40% market share, NAND makers increased outsourcing of controller design, automotive segment approaching 10% of revenue, and datacenter products approaching 5-10% of revenue.</li>
<li>Near-Term catalysts compelling as memory supply tightness drives controller outsourcing and gross margins approach 49-50%.</li>
<li>19x 2026E PER represents good value if company hits targets. While stock carries market pullback risk, we nevertheless maintain our Structural Long rating due to multi-year growth in view.</li>
</ul>


Four growth drivers ramping simultaneously: PCIe5 targeting 40% market share, NAND makers increased outsourcing of controller design, automotive segment approaching 10% of revenue, and datacenter products approaching 5-10% of revenue.
Near-Term catalysts compelling as memory supply tightness drives controller outsourcing and gross margins approach 49-50%.
19x 2026E PER represents good value if company hits targets. While stock carries market pullback risk, we nevertheless maintain our Structural Long rating due to multi-year growth in view.


Silicon Motion (SIMO US): Multiple Growth Drivers Converging Into 2026E

Insights on Tech Hardware and Semiconductors

Tech Hardware and Semiconductor Research
Insights on Tech Hardware and Semiconductors

NVIDIA Invests $2 Billion In Synopsys. But Why?

They plan to start enabling cloud access for GPU-accelerated engineering solutions. Could this be where that $2 billion finds a home? Is this a new...

William Keating

Intel (INTC.US): Apple M-Series in 2027; Intel 18A Is the Key.

Apple may outsource iPad CPU production to Intel in 2027, while U.S. semiconductor reshoring faces barriers. Intel's 18A execution is the key...

Patrick Liao

Kyivstar (KYIV US): New Starlink Direct to Cell Net Positive for Market Position

Kyivstar Group launches Starlink Direct to Cell, providing satellite connectivity to mobile phones in Ukraine, a strategic move for customer...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC ADR Spread Deeper in Historically Rare Zone

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Silicon Motion (SIMO US): Multiple Growth Drivers Converging Into 2026E

Strong drivers into 2026E for SIMO including PCIe5 market share expansion, NAND controller outsourcing, automotive segment growth, and successful...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

NVIDIA Invests $2 Billion In Synopsys. But Why?

They plan to start enabling cloud access for GPU-accelerated engineering solutions. Could this be where that $2 billion finds a home? Is this a new...

William Keating

Intel (INTC.US): Apple M-Series in 2027; Intel 18A Is the Key.

​Apple may outsource iPad CPU production to Intel in 2027, while U.S. semiconductor reshoring faces barriers. Intel's 18A execution is the key...

Patrick Liao

Kyivstar (KYIV US): New Starlink Direct to Cell Net Positive for Market Position

​Kyivstar Group launches Starlink Direct to Cell, providing satellite connectivity to mobile phones in Ukraine, a strategic move for customer...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Taiwan Dual-Listings Monitor: TSMC ADR Spread Deeper in Historically Rare Zone

We analyze the premium and discount levels of dual-listed Taiwan companies, suggesting potential spread trading levels based on historical trends.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Silicon Motion (SIMO US): Multiple Growth Drivers Converging Into 2026E

Strong drivers into 2026E for SIMO including PCIe5 market share expansion, NAND controller outsourcing, automotive segment growth, and successful...

Vincent Fernando, CFA

Apple may outsource iPad CPU production to Intel in 2027, while U.S. semiconductor reshoring faces barriers. Intel's 18A execution is the key...

Kyivstar Group launches Starlink Direct to Cell, providing satellite connectivity to mobile phones in Ukraine, a strategic move for customer...