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

Equity Bottom-Up

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>
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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

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<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>
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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>
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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

<ul>
<li>Japan’s Rapidus Moves Ahead With 1.4nm Plans... TSMC Impact? -- Latest and Past Analysis</li>
<li>PC Monitor: Latest Dell/HP Results Support PC Up-Cycle Into 2026E </li>
<li>TechChain Insights: Factory Visit with One of Taiwan's Critical Battery Suppliers  </li>
</ul>


Japan’s Rapidus Moves Ahead With 1.4nm Plans... TSMC Impact? -- Latest and Past Analysis
PC Monitor: Latest Dell/HP Results Support PC Up-Cycle Into 2026E 
TechChain Insights: Factory Visit with One of Taiwan's Critical Battery Suppliers  


Taiwan Tech Weekly: Rapidus Making Progress... TSMC Impact; Latest PC Results Support 2026E Up-Cycle

Dell Technologies Inc. provides computer products. The Company offers laptops, desktops, tablets, workstations, servers, monitors, printers, gateways, software, storage, and networking products. Dell Technologies serves customers worldwide.

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<li>AI PCs turning the PC refresh into a gradual, extended up-cycle</li>
<li>Memory inflation is one of the major margin risks for PC makers in 2026</li>
<li>Dell's server business indicates AI factory build-outs becoming a multi-year investment cycle. Remain long Dell, Asustek, Acer.</li>
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AI PCs turning the PC refresh into a gradual, extended up-cycle
Memory inflation is one of the major margin risks for PC makers in 2026
Dell's server business indicates AI factory build-outs becoming a multi-year investment cycle. Remain long Dell, Asustek, Acer.


PC Monitor: Dell/HP Results Support PC Up-Cycle Into 2026E

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Independent Investment Research

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

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Rapidus Making Progress... TSMC Impact; Latest PC Results Support 2026E Up-Cycle

Japan's Rapidus plans for 1.4nm technology, Dell and HP results support PC up-cycle, and a factory visit with a critical battery supplier in Taiwan.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

PC Monitor: Dell/HP Results Support PC Up-Cycle Into 2026E

AI PCs are driving a gradual extended PC refresh cycle, with memory inflation posing a margin risk for PC makers in 2026E.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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

Taiwan Tech Weekly: Rapidus Making Progress... TSMC Impact; Latest PC Results Support 2026E Up-Cycle

​Japan's Rapidus plans for 1.4nm technology, Dell and HP results support PC up-cycle, and a factory visit with a critical battery supplier in Taiwan.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

PC Monitor: Dell/HP Results Support PC Up-Cycle Into 2026E

​AI PCs are driving a gradual extended PC refresh cycle, with memory inflation posing a margin risk for PC makers in 2026E.

Vincent Fernando, CFA

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

Japan's Rapidus plans for 1.4nm technology, Dell and HP results support PC up-cycle, and a factory visit with a critical battery supplier in Taiwan.

AI PCs are driving a gradual extended PC refresh cycle, with memory inflation posing a margin risk for PC makers in 2026E.